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:
Palabora Foundation Educational Institute
Occupational Certificate: Food Handler
09-QCTO/SDP070621- 1989Palabora Foundation Educational Institute
Occupational Certificate: Kitchen Hand
09-QCTO/SDP070621- 1989Palabora Foundation Educational Institute
Occupational Certificate: Kitchen Hand
09-QCTO/SDP070621- 1989PC Educational Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Chef
05-QCTO/SDP241121-3776PC Training & Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Travel Professional
07-QCTO/SDP210524142528PC Training and Business College
Occupational Certificate: Cook
05-QCTO/SDP210923141040PC Training and Business College
Occupational Certificate: Cook
05-QCTO/SDP210923135520PC Training and Business College
Occupational Certificate: Cook
07-QCTO/SDP310823095429PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
07-QCTO/SDP070223044303PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
05-QCTO/SDP070223043451PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
07-QCTO/SDP070223055008PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
08-QCTO/SDP070223061419PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070223043451PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070223055939PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
07-QCTO/SDP070223055008PC Training and Business College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)191022130126Pentagon College
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
09-QCTO/SDP150124114512Pentagon College
Occupational Certificate: Tourist Information Officer
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150124114512Prue Leith Chefs Academy
Occupational Certificate: Chef
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3555Prue Leith Chefs Academy
Occupational Certificate: Cook
07-QCTO/SDP310321-1327Prue Leith Chefs Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Chef
07-QCTO/SDP101121-3555Purple Carrot Culinary School
Occupational Certificate: Kitchen Hand
06-QCTO/SDP210824000905Purple Carrot Culinary School
Occupational Certificate: Chef
06-QCTO/SDP210824000905Purple Carrot Culinary School
Occupational Certificate: Food Handler
06-QCTO/SDP210824000905📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →