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:
Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/AC-TTC250124143125Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/SDP080724112636Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC250124142808Customised Training Specialists
Occupational Certificate: Production Process Machine Operator and Assembler
05-QCTO/SDP231023212101Customised Training Specialists
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/SDP210923150330Customised Training Specialists (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Production Process Machine Operator and Assembler
05-QCTO/AC-TTC250723123528DEE Empire
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP220923132536Durban South Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/SDP070722161957Durnacol Skills Hub
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Duty Clutch and Brake Repairer
05-QCTO/SDP080724111001Durnacol Skills Hub
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Duty Suspension Repairer
05-QCTO/SDP080724111001Durnacol Skills Hub
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Duty Drive Train Repairer (Vehicle Transmission Mechanic)
05-QCTO/SDP080724111001Durnacol Skills Hub
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Duty Drive Train Repairer (Vehicle Transmission Mechanic)
05-QCTO/SDP080724111001Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
05-QCTO/SDP151021-3199Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150323005948Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/AC-TTC150323010219Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
QCTO:SDP/16/0083Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/SDP301122211444Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150323005948Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
05-QCTO/SDP151021-3199Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
05-QCTO/SDP050624223602Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150323010219Durnacol Skills Hub (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)301122211444Eastcape Midlands TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
02-QCTO/SDP300622112153Eastcape Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist
02-QCTO/SDP290424215425📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →