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:
Eastcape Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
02-QCTO/SDP290424215425Eastcape Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
02-QCTO/SDP290424215425Eastcape Training Centre NPC
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
02-QCTO/SDP290823154055Eastcape Training Centre NPC
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
02-QCTO/SDP070823203339Eastern Limb Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)300522115638Eastern Limb Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)300522115638Ekurhuleni Artisans and skills Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
QCTOSDP01190515- 1633Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Melter
QCTOASC00210614- 2338EKURHULENI EAST TVET COLLEGE – KWATHEMA CAMPUS
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP080724192556Ekurhuleni East TVET College- Kwa Thema Campus
Occupational Certificate: Melter
QCTOSDP01200319-1998Ekurhuleni West TVET College (Usizo Kathorus Campus)
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)200623104023EKURHULENI WEST TVETCOLLEGE – TEMBISA CAMPUS
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP240724175929Elite Training Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/SDP110723132554Elite Training Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/SDP110723132554Elite Training Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)110723132554Empower Autobody
Occupational Certificate: Vehicle Damage Quantifier
05-QCTO/SDP050624224150Empower Autobody
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Workshop Assistant
05-QCTO/SDP050624224150Empower Autobody
Occupational Certificate: Panel Beater
05-QCTO/SDP050824122915Engineering Skills Academy
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC191023183509Engineering Skills Academy
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC191023183509Engineering Skills Academy
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC191023183509Engineering Skills Training Centre (ESTC)
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)170223121534Ergo Business Development Academy NPC
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150323010630Ergo Business Development Academy NPC
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150323010630📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →