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:
Blush Academy
Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
07-QCTO/SDP260423101520BM City
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
09-QCTO/SDP020623120426BM City (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
09-QCTO/SDP080323153420BM City (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080323153420BM City (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
09-QCTO/SDP080323153420BMW (Pty) Ltd
Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140922102147BMW (Pty) Ltd
Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP140922102147Bmw (South Africa)
Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/AC-TTC 260523145308BMW Midrand
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP020623110159BMW Midrand
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)020623110159BMW Midrand (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/AC-TTC150922123913BMW South Africa
Electrician
07-QCTO/SDP220722070418BMW South Africa
Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP220722070418BMW South Africa
Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220722070418BMW South Africa
Occupational Certificate: Mechatronics Technician
07-QCTO/SDP290824174947Bo Karoo Opleiding NPC
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
03-QCTO/AC-TTC310523055022Bo Karoo Opleiding NPC
Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker
03-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC310523055022Bo Karoo Opleiding NPC
Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
03-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC050623145536Bo Karoo Opleiding NPC
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
03-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC050623145536Bo Karoo Opleiding NPC
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
03-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC050623145536Bo Karoo Opleiding NPC
Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker
03-QCTO/AC-TTC310523055022Bo-Karoo Opleiding
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
07-QCTO/SDP150124021108Bo-Karoo Opleiding
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP150124021108Bo-Karoo Opleiding NPC
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
03-QCTO/SDP110822123832📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →