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:
Gijima Holding
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
09-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC020823212848Gijima Holding
Occupational Certificate: Welder
08-QCTO/SDP210723133327Gijima Holdings
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
08-QCTO/SDP090323212903GIjima Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
09-QCTO/SDP200824231549Godisang Development NPC
Occupational Certificate: Welder
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150223135041Goldfields TVET College – Tosa Campus
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
04-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200623132539Goldfields TVET College – Tosa Campus
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
04-QCTO/SDP200623132539Goldfields TVET College – Tosa Campus
Occupational Certificate: Welder
04-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200623132539I R T Training
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
08-QCTO/SDP200824233923Ignite Flare
Occupational Certificate: Welder
09-QCTO/SDP200824234330iLearn Corporate Services
Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller
05-QCTO/SDP250824112736iLearn Corporate Services
Occupational Certificate: Quality Inspector
05-QCTO/SDP250824112736In Touch Community Development and Project Managers
Occupational Certificate: Painter
09-QCTO/SDP041223100703Indlela Trade Test Centre
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
07-QCTO/AC-TTC191023190047Industries Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Welder
02-QCTO/SDP140622085128Industries Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Welder
01-QCTO/SDP140622090128Industries Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Welder
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140622090128Industry Education Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Welder
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)251023061057Innovative Shared Services
Occupational Certificate: Quality Inspector
05-QCTO/SDP250824113201ISEGEN South Africa
Occupational Certificate: Chemical Plant Operator
05-QCTO/SDP251023061442JFA2 Technical Training Institution
Occupational Certificate: Welder
QCTOSDP01190701- 1711Johannesburg Institute of Engineering & Technology
Occupational Certificate: Welder
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)041122093516Jomele Training and Placement (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Welder
08-QCTO/SDP061221-3962Jomele Training and Placement (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
08-QCTO/SDP061221-3962📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →