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 Smart Choice College of Education NPC
Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional
01-QCTO/SDP220922080128The South African Red Cross Society NPC
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
07-QCTO/SDP240621-2230Thekwini City College – Durban Campus
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
05-QCTO/SDP210524124427Thekwini City College – Durban Campus
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
05-QCTO/SDP210524124427Thekwini City College – Durban Campus
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
05-QCTO/SDP210524124427Thekwini City College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
05-QCTO/SDP280423133855Thembelani Training and Consultancy
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
05-QCTO/SDP171122181846THL Holdings
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP030824045017Tholo Commerce
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP030824045210Tholo Commerce
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
07-QCTO/SDP030824045210Tholo Commerce
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
07-QCTO/SDP030824045210Tholo Commerce
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/SDP020824202955Thrive Wellness Hub
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP160124082835Thrive Wellness Hub
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)160124082835Thuthukisa Talent Relations
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP160124083440Thuthukisa Talent Relations
Occupational Skills Programme: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
07-QCTO/SDP240424070121Thuto Lore Academy
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/SDP200323205328Thuto Lore Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/AC-TTC091023090733Thuto Lore Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC091023090733ThutoBophelo Training and Skills Academy
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/AC-TTC131022121647Thutobophelo Training and Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)
SDP1220/20000123Thutong Training Institution and Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150823155835Thutong Training Institution and Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP150823155835Thwala Training Services
Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
01-QCTO/SDP180824110307📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →