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:
Avocado Vision
Occupational Certificate: Livestock Farmer (Livestock Farm Supervisor)
07-QCTO/SDP160824172417Avocado Vision
Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer
07-QCTO/SDP160824172417Avocado Vision
Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer
07-QCTO/SDP160824172417Awakening Excellence
Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor
07-QCTO/SDP030824200246Azania Bhaca Skills Development
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
05-QCTO/SDP080923100425B SAFE AFRICA (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
03-QCTO/AC-TTC261123204605B Safe Africa Training
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
03-QCTO/SDP110723132006B Safe Africa Training
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
03-QCTO/SDP110723132006B Safe Africa Training Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)030224172655B Safe Africa Training Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
03-QCTO/SDP030224172655B Safe Africa Training Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Coded Welding
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)030224172655B Safe Africa Training Academy
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
03-QCTO/SDP030224172655B-Safe Africa
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
SDP1226/18/00100B4i Academy
Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
07-QCTO/SDP050724152229Baahi Insitute of Humanity NPC
Occupational Skills Programme: Community Development Facilitator (Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness)
07-QCTO/SDP220724134211Baahi Institute of Learning
Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Mechanic Operator
07-QCTO/SDP290724224104Baahi Institute of Learning NPC
Occupational Certificate: Hot Water System Installer (Solar Water Installer)
07-QCTO/SDP300424095900Bab Developers
Occupational Certificate: Chemical Plant Controller
01-QCTO/SDP070823120427Bab Developers (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Chemical Plant Operator
01-QCTO/SDP151021-3201Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200316- 1973Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Dump Truck Operator
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Skid Steer Loader Operator
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3554Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Loader Operator
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →