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:
Ergo Business Development Academy NPC
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
07-QCTO/AC-TTC150323010630Esayidi TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)240323070456Esayidi TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
05-QCTO/SDP240323070456Esayidi TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
05-QCTO/AC-TTC170823115542Esayidi TVET College – Enyenyezi Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Workshop Tool Assistant
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)050224155510Esayidi TVET College – Port Shepstone campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Workshop Tool Assistant
05-QCTO/SDP050224161039Esayidi TVET College – Port Shepstone campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Wheel Balancer
05-QCTO/SDP050224161039Esayidi TVET College – Port Shepstone campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Workshop Tool Assistant
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)050224161039Eskom (Koeberg Nuclear Power Station)
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
01-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231122082212Eskom Holdings
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
07-QCTO/SDP170724162057Excellect 209 (Pty) Ltd T/a Nicore Training and Development
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
08-QCTO/SDP091220-58Exxaro Coal
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
09-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC020823210656Exxaro Coal
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
09-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC020823210656False Bay TVET College – Khayelitsha Campus
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic
01-QCTO/SDP170623004005False Bay TVET College – Westlake Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
01-QCTO/SDP141021-3191False Bay TVET College – Westlake Campus
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
01-QCTO/SDP141021-3191FDT Craft Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224124004FDT Craft Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/AC-TTC150224124004FDT Craft Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/SDP300522105341Fezamax Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Duty Workshop Assistant
07-QCTO/SDP200624111704Fezamax Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
07-QCTO/SDP200624111704Ford Motor Company SA
Occupational Certificate: Mechatronics Technician
07-QCTO/SDP170724094121Ford Motor Motor Company of Southern Africa
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
02-QCTO/SDP310823144333Ford Motor Motor Company of Southern Africa
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)310823144333📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →