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:
Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Small Engine Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200316- 1973Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
QCTOSDP01191016-1824Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
QCTOSDP01200316- 1973Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Welder
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Excavator Operator
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Babcock Education and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver
QCTOSDP01200224- 1915Babuyile Community Development
Occupational Certificate: Contact Centre Manager
QCTOSDP01200828- 2112Back to the Bible Training College NPC
Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional
08-QCTO/SDP080921-2882Badilisha Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP200323194138Badilisha Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
07-QCTO/SDP200323194138Badilisha Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200323194138Badilisha Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator: Public Service Administrator
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200323194138Bagvin College
Electrician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC 041223205433Bagvin College
Electrician
07-QCTO/SDP130923093419Bagvin College
Electrician
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)130923093419Baizl Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Welder
08-QCTO/AC-TTC260523131250Bakersfield FET College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
06-QCTO/SDP200323194529Bakersfield FET College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
06-QCTO/SDP200323194529Bakersfield Fet College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
06-QCTO/SDP210524093944Bakersfield SA College (Pty) Ltd (Mahikeng Campus)
National Certificate: N4 Tourism
06-QCTO/SDP070323063352Bakersfield SA College (Pty) Ltd (Mahikeng Campus)
National Certificate: N4 Engineering Studies (Electrical Engineering)
06-QCTO/SDP070323064141Bakersfield SA College (Pty) Ltd (Mahikeng Campus)
National Certificate: N6 Medical Secretary
06-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070323063743Bakersfield SA College (Pty) Ltd (Mahikeng Campus)
National Certificate: N5: Engineering Studies (Electrical Engineering)
06-QCTO/SDP070323064141📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →