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:
Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Community Development Practitioner
02-QCTO/SDP260224134012Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Social Counselling Worker
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224134012Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
02-QCTO/SDP260224134246Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Community Development Practitioner
02-QCTO/SDP260224134012Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224134012Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Social Counselling Worker
02-QCTO/SDP260224134012Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224134246Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional
02-QCTO/SDP260224134246Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker
02-QCTO/SDP210524100505Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Religious Associate Professional (Christian Religious Practitioner)
02-QCTO/SDP260224134246Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Social Counselling Support Worker
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224134246Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
02-QCTO/SDP260224134012Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
02-QCTO/SDP210524100505Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
02-QCTO/SDP260224134246Business Heath and Theology Academy
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224134012Business Optimization Training Institute
National Occupational Certificate: Retail Supervisor
07-QCTO/SDP020824095510Business Optimization Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor
07-QCTO/SDP210524100635Business Optimization Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Management Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP210524100635Business Optimization Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
07-QCTO/SDP210524100635Business Optimization Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
07-QCTO/SDP210524100635Business Skills Institute (PTY) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
01-QCTO/SDP150124021436Business Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Long Term Insurance Adviser
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150823140831Business Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Insurance Underwriter
01-QCTO/SDP150823140831Business Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Investment Adviser
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150823140831📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →