Find DHET-accredited training providers offering learnerships, skills programmes, occupational certificates and artisan development across all 9 provinces — quality-assured by SETAs.
What is a Skills Development Provider?
A Skills Development Provider (SDP) is an organisation formally accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and registered with a SETA to deliver occupational training in South Africa. SDPs offer nationally recognised qualifications on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework), ranging from short skills programmes to full occupational qualifications and artisan trade certificates.
SDPs serve job seekers looking to gain formal qualifications, matric graduates who did not gain university admission, employed workers whose employers use SETA levies to fund upskilling, and artisan learners pursuing a trade through apprenticeships.
Structured programmes combining classroom training with workplace experience. Lead to a full NQF qualification with a monthly stipend.
Trade apprenticeships leading to a Trade Certificate via the QCTO. Covers Electrician, Plumber, Welder, Boilermaker and more.
New-generation qualifications on the OQSF, designed around real workplace competencies and recognised by employers.
Shorter unit-standard programmes forming part of a full qualification. Ideal for workers needing a specific skill quickly.
- Verify accreditation on the DHET website
- Confirm which SETA quality-assures the programme
- Ask whether SETA-funded learnerships are available
- Check the NQF level of the qualification
Employers who pay SETA levies can claim funding for employee training. Ask your HR department whether you qualify for a fully funded learnership.
What is a SETA?
A Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) is a statutory body established under the Skills Development Act (No. 97 of 1998). South Africa has 21 SETAs, each responsible for a specific economic sector. SETAs collect a Skills Development Levy (1% of payroll) from registered employers and fund learnerships, bursaries, and workplace training. Every accredited Skills Development Provider must be quality-assured by at least one SETA. Click a SETA below to filter providers:
Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises
Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone System Mounter
06-QCTO/SDP300524215001Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises
Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician
06-QCTO/SDP300524215626Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises
Higher Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Service Technician
06-QCTO/SDP300524215001Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises CC
Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician
06-QCTO/SDP170124154231Aurora IT & Security (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220224221257Aurora IT & Security (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst
07-QCTO/SDP220224221257Aurora IT & Security (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Software Developer
07-QCTO/SDP220224221257Aurora IT & Security (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Software Developer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220224221257Aurora IT and Security Solution
Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer
07-QCTO/SDP050824142314Automotive Industry Development Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechatronics Technician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC250723124133Automotive Industry Development Centre
Vehicle Painter
07-QCTO/AC-TTC300524094503Automotive Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Manufacturing Production Process Controller
02-QCTO/SDP170724102723Automotive Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer
02-QCTO/SDP250823045603Automotive Training Academy (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Counterbalanced Lift Truck F2 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP200524155203Automotive Training Academy (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Counterbalanced Lift Truck F1
07-QCTO/SDP200524155203Automotive Training Academy (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Order Picker Lift Truck F9 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP200524155203Automotive Training Academy (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes :Pillar Mounted Jip Crane C54 Operator
07-QCTO/SDP200524155203Automotive Training Academy (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Order Picker Lift Truck F9 Driver
07-QCTO/SDP200524155203Automotive Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP130623091543Automotive Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner
QCTOSDP01190621- 1694AVE'AMAGORA General Trading
Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer
02-QCTO/SDP261021-3312Aveng Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
03-QCTO/SDP091022130342Aveng Africa Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
03-QCTO/SDP091022130342Avia Occupational Health Care Services
Occupational Skills Programme: Occupational Screening Spirometry
07-QCTO/SDP210524154227📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →