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 Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Fish Hoek
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP220524073234The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Grahamstown
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
02-QCTO/SDP220524073900The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Grahamstown
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
02-QCTO/SDP220524073900The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Grahamstown
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
02-QCTO/SDP220524073900The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Kimberley
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
03-QCTO/SDP220524073606The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Kimberley
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
03-QCTO/SDP220524073606The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Kimberley
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
03-QCTO/SDP220524073606The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Kimberley
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
03-QCTO/SDP220524073606The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Port Elizabeth
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
02-QCTO/SDP240424063514The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Port Elizabeth
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
02-QCTO/SDP240424063514The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Somerset West
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP220524074733The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Somerset West
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP220524074733The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Somerset West
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP220524074733The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Woodstock
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP220524075032The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Woodstock
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP220524075032The Priory for South Africa of the Order of St John – Woodstock
Occupational Skills Programme: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP220524075032The Robin Trust
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
01-QCTO/SDP310723180420The Robin Trust
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
01-QCTO/SDP310723180420The Robin Trust
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
01-QCTO/SDP310723180420The Skills College for Development and Training
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP210524124230The Skills College for Development and Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP281123043326The Skills Compliance Institute
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP160124082525The Skills Compliance Institute
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)160124082525The Smart Choice College of Education NPC
Occupational Certificate: Religious Associate Professional (Christian Religious Practitioner)
01-QCTO/SDP220922080128📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →