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:
Circleway Training
Electrician
08-QCTO/SDP110722120820Circleway Training
Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/SDP231122142457Circleway Training
Instrument Mechanician
08-QCTO/SDP110722120820Circleway Training
Welder
08-QCTO/SDP110722123335Circleway Training
Occupational Certificate: Community Development Worker
08-QCTO/SDP170824202427City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services
Occupational Certificate: Firefighter
07-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC240723094253CKP Development Agency (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Insurance Underwriter
07-QCTO/SDP120723150432CKP Development Agency (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Financial Advisor
07-QCTO/SDP120723150432Classic Hair and Beauty Training Academy
Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
05-QCTO/SDP111023131214Classic Hair and Beauty Training Academy t/a Lisa’s Classic Hair and Beauty Salon (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Hairstylist
05-QCTO/SDP050624110114Classic Hair and Beauty Training Academy t/a Lisa’s Classic Hair and Beauty Salon (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Hair and Scalp Treatment Attendant
05-QCTO/SDP050624110114Classic Hair and Beauty Training Academy t/a Lisa’s Classic Hair and Beauty Salon (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: Chemical Hair Reformation Attendant
05-QCTO/SDP050624110114Clean Heat Academy
Painter
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)121022155430Clean Heat Academy
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP150223133450Clean Heat Academy
Plasterer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)121022155430Clean Heat Academy
Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150223133450Clean Heat Academy
Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP121022155430Clean Heat Academy
Carpenter
07-QCTO/SDP121022155430Clean Heat Academy
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP150223133450Cleaning Africa Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Commercial Cleaner
07-QCTO/SDP061023100232Clein's Technical Training Centre
Automotive Motor Mechanic
08-QCTO/AC-TTC 160922080336Clein's Technical Training Centre
Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/AC-TTC 160922080336Clein's Technical Training Centre
Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/SDP080822094207Clein's Technical Training Centre
Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)080822094207📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →