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:
Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE)
Occupational Certificate: Fitness Instructor
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)271123054604Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE)
Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper
07-QCTO/SDP271123055005Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE)
Occupational Certificate: Group Fitness Instructor
01-QCTO/SDP271123054316Academic Institute Of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician
07-QCTO/SDP290424101802Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)291123141724Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Welder
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)291123141724Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)291123141724Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tax Professional
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824220206Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)291123141724Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)291123141724Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tax Technician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824220206Academic Institute of Excellence Pty LTD
Occupational Certificate: Real Estate Agent
07-QCTO/AC-TTC041223131554Academic Institute of Excellence Pty LTD
Occupational Certificate: Real Estate Agent
07-QCTO/AC-TTC041223132235Academy At Vaal Triangle (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140124211451Academy At Vaal Triangle (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140124211451Academy At Vaal Triangle (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140124211451Academy of Advanced Draughting – Durban Campus
National Certificate: N5: Engineering Studies (Multi-Disciplinary Drawing: Office Practice)
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)210823215025Academy of Advanced Draughting – Durban Campus
National Certificate: N4 Engineering Studies (Multi-Disciplinary Drawing: Office Practice)
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)210823215025Academy of Advanced Draughting – Durban Campus
National Certificate: N5: Engineering Studies (Multi-Disciplinary Drawing: Office Practice)
05-QCTO/SDP210823215025Academy of Advanced Draughting – Durban Campus
National Certificate: N4 Engineering Studies (Multi-Disciplinary Drawing: Office Practice)
05-QCTO/SDP210823215025Academy of Advanced Draughting – Johannesburg Campus
National Certificate: N5: Engineering Studies (Multi-Disciplinary Drawing: Office Practice)
07-QCTO/SDP290823161053Academy of Advanced Draughting – Johannesburg Campus
National Certificate: N4 Engineering Studies (Multi-Disciplinary Drawing: Office Practice)
07-QCTO/SDP290823161053Academy Of Business And Computer Studies (Pty) Ltd – Pretoria Campus
National Certificate: N5 Management Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP210823224411Academy Of Business And Computer Studies (Pty) Ltd – Pretoria Campus
National Certificate: N4 Educare
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)180823055640📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →