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:
SAIRA EMERGENCY TRAINING INSTITUTION
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
05-QCTO/SDP210524161725SAIRA EMERGENCY TRAINING INSTITUTION
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
05-QCTO/SDP210524161725SAIRA EMERGENCY TRAINING INSTITUTION
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
05-QCTO/SDP210524161725SAIRA EMERGENCY TRAINING INSTITUTION
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
05-QCTO/SDP210524161725Sakhikamva College
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
02-QCTO/SDP240223124129Samuel Akinbodunse School Of Theology And Skills Development
Occupational Certificate: Religious Associate Professional (Christian Religious Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP030824041724Samuel Akinbodunse School Of Theology And Skills Development
Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional
07-QCTO/SDP030824041724Samuel Akinbodunse School Of Theology And Skills Development
Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional
07-QCTO/SDP030824041724Sandringham Gardens Training School
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP030824042007Sbongukhanyo (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
02-QCTO/SDP101121-3506SDP Professionals NPC
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
QCTOSDP01190724- 1756Seboka Training and Support Network
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224213104Seboka Training and Support Network
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/SDP260224213104SedConsultants and Business Enterprise
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
QCTOSDP01190730- 1767Sediba Sabasadi Skills Training Academy
Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP240824120344SEESA (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP090724174423SEESA (Pty)Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
QCTOSDP00180802- 1218Seesa pty ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
ASC00135072019091701Seitaodi Trading cc
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)301122073506Seitaodi Trading cc
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP301122073506Sello's Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker
06-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC131022115527Sello's Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker
06-QCTO/AC-TTC131022115527Sello's Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
06-QCTO/AC-TTC131022115527Sello's Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
06-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC131022115527📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →