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:
The 2 Oceans Leadership Institute
Occupational Certificate: Aalim
01-QCTO/SDP160824230830The 2 Oceans Leadership Institute
Occupational Certificate: Imaam
01-QCTO/SDP160824230830The 2 Oceans Leadership Institute
Occupational Certificate: Aalim
01-QCTO/SDP160824230830The Bible University (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Religious Associate Professional (Christian Religious Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP120723172836The Bible University (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Religious Associate Professional (Christian Religious Practitioner)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)120723172836The ETD Specialists (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP140423201857The Finishing College
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP030824044832The Finishing College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
QCTOSDP01200221- 1911The Guardian Institute
Occupational Certificate: Aalim
07-QCTO/AC-TTC020824103153The Guardian Institute
Occupational Certificate: Aalim
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824161727The Highway Hospice Association
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
QCTOSDP01191018- 1837The Highway Hospice Association
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
QCTOSDP01191018- 1837The Learnership Lab (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP050722080102The Oneness College
Occupational Certificate: Crystal Healing Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP170223135857The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/SDP290523163351The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
07-QCTO/SDP290523163351The Priory For South Africa of the Order of St John – Bloemfontein
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
04-QCTO/SDP090624093508The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Braamfontein
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP220524072400The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Braamfontein
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP220524072400The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Braamfontein
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP220524072400The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Durban Central
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
05-QCTO/SDP220524072701The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Durban Central
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
05-QCTO/SDP220524072701The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – East London
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
02-QCTO/SDP240424055616The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – East London
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
02-QCTO/SDP240424055616📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →