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:
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Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP030824043356Skills Development Professionals (Pty)Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
QCTOSDP00180419- 699SM Safety And Technical Learning Group
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP220724144357SM Safety And Technical Learning Group
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP220724144357SM Safety And Technical Learning Group
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP220724144357SM Safety And Technical Learning Group
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP220724144357Smart HR Solutions cc
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
05-QCTO/SDP080923115630Smart HR Solutions cc
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080923115630Solidariteit Helpende Hand Opleidingsinstituut
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP030824043854South African Forestry Training College
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
05-QCTO/SDP210524161945South African Forestry Training College
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
05-QCTO/SDP210524161945South African Islamic College NPC
Occupational Certificate: Muallim
QCTOSDP01200415- 2071South African Islamic College NPC
Occupational Certificate: Imaam
QCTOSDP01200415- 2071South African National Tuberculosis Association NPO
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
QCTOSDP01191021- 1841South African Womans Academy Skills
Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824161409South African Womans Academy Skills
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824161409South African Womans Academy Skills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
07-QCTO/SDP170221- 569South African Womans Academy Skills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
ASC00194072021031701Southern Africa Institute of Management Engineering and Technology (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP310723175549Southern Africa Institute of Management Engineering and Technology (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)310723175549Southern Africa Islamic Organisation (SAIO)
Occupational Certificate: Muallim
QCTOSDP01200305- 1943Southern Africa Islamic Organisation (SAIO)
Occupational Certificate: Aalim
QCTOSDP01200305- 1943Southern Africa Islamic Organisation (SAIO)
Occupational Certificate: Imaam
QCTOSDP01200305- 1943Southern Seas Institute
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)160124081316📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →