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:
Bonties Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Hot Water System Installer (Heat Pump Installer)
02-QCTO/SDP241121-3830Bophelo College and Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
06-QCTO/SDP170824073613Border Kei Training Trust
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
02-QCTO/SDP310821- 2818Border Kei Training Trust
Occupational Certificate: Painter
02-QCTO/SDP241121-3779Border Kei Training Trust
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
02-QCTO/SDP140622225254Border Kei Training Trust
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
02-QCTO/SDP130921- 2927Border Kei Training Trust
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140622225254Border Kei Training Trust
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
02-QCTO/SDP140622225254Border Training Centre
Painter
02-QCTO/Trade Test Centre (TTC) 130923075023Border Training Centre
Bricklayer
02-QCTO/AC-TTC 130923075023Border Training Centre
Carpenter
02-QCTO/AC-TTC 130923075023Border Training Centre
Plumber
02-QCTO/Trade Test Centre (TTC) 130923075023Boston City Campus & Business College
Occupational Certificate: Insurance Claims Administrator (Insurance Claims Assessor)
ASC00148042020013101Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
05-QCTO/SDP280722134645Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner
05-QCTO/SDP100621-2037Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Retail Supervisor
QCTOSDP01190708- 1736Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner
05-QCTO/SDP280722134645Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Checkout Operator
QCTOSDP01190708- 1736Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Dispatching and Receiving Clerk
QCTOSDP01190708- 1736Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Visual Merchandiser
05-QCTO/SDP100621-2037Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Store Person
QCTOSDP01190708- 1736Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Retail Chain Store Manager
QCTOSDP01190708- 1736Boxer Superstores (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Retail Manager: Retail Store Manager
05-QCTO/SDP100621-2037BP N M Skilling
Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer
02-QCTO/SDP020824150644📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →