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:
Flavius Mareka TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/SDP101121-3558Flavius Mareka TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
QCTOASC00210726- 2346Flavius Mareka TVET College – Mphohadi Campus
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/SDP080922050204Flavius Mareka TVET College – Mphohadi Campus
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080922050204Forek Institute Of Technology
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)161123142756Forek Institute Of Technology
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
08-QCTO/SDP220723193501Forek Institute Of Technology
Occupational Skills Programme: Hot- and Cold-Water Systems Installer
08-QCTO/SDP161123142756Forek Intitute of Technology Pty Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
08-QCTO/AC-TTC140922114913Four Tops Engineering Service
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
06-QCTO/SDP080323160146Franklin Global Risk Management
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
06-QCTO/SDP180124080153Full Circle College
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)251023213309Full Circle College
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/SDP140723100917Full Circle College
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140723100917Full Circle College
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
05-QCTO/SDP140723100917Future Leader Institute of Technology
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200323152602Future Leader Institute of Technology
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
08-QCTO/SDP200323152602Future Leaders Institute of Technology
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
08-QCTO/SDP040523005209Future Leaders Institute of Technology
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
08-QCTO/SDP210723154400Godisang Development
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
QCTOASC00210818- 2360Godisang Development NPC
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP150223135041Godisang Development NPC
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
07-QCTO/SDP150223135041Goitsebasadi Construction and Project
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP150321-1050Goldfields TVET College – Tosa Campus
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200623132539Gonnafela Letlole Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
08-QCTO/SDP071220📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →