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:
Caxton Works
Coldset Rotary Offset Lithography Technician
07-QCTO/AC-TTC280824233205Caxton Works
Electronic Originator
07-QCTO/AC-TTC280824233205CDM Excellent Projects
Occupational Certificate: Apparel Pattern Maker and Grader
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260423123747CDM Excellent Projects
Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator
07-QCTO/SDP260423123747CDM Excellent Projects
Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260423123747CDM Excellent Projects
Occupational Certificate: Apparel Pattern Maker and Grader
07-QCTO/SDP260423123747Cedros Development and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140423120059Cedros Development and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140423120059Cedros Development and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Retail Supervisor
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140423120059Cedros Development and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Hair and Scalp Treatment Attendant
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)100923093236Cedros Development and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Hair Cutting Attendant
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)100923093236Cedros Development and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
09-QCTO/SDP040523000524Cedros Development and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Barber
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)100923093236Cedros Development and Projects (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Chemical Hair Reformation Attendant
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)100923093236Celrose Clothing
Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator
05-QCTO/SDP220824181640Celrose Clothing
Occupational Certificate: Quality Inspector
05-QCTO/SDP170124224414Celrose Clothing
Occupational Certificate: Quality Inspector
05-QCTO/SDP170124224414Celrose Clothing
Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller
05-QCTO/SDP170124224414CEMS College of Business & Technology
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
07-QCTO/SDP280722135009CEMS College of Business & Technology
Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Advisor
07-QCTO/SDP080922064854CEMS College of Business & Technology
Occupational Certificate: Marketing Coordinator
07-QCTO/SDP080922064854CEMS College of Business & Technology
Occupational Certificate: Marketing Coordinator
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080922064854CEMS College of Business & Technology
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer
07-QCTO/SDP280722135009CEMS Education
Occupational Certificate: Journalist
07-QCTO/SDP230921-3041📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →