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:
Accreditation and Training Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
07-QCTO/SDP250923161321Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
07-QCTO/SDP140423100000Accredited Training Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
08-QCTO/SDP290424104010Accredited Training Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
08-QCTO/SDP290424104010Accredited Training Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140124212021Accredited Training Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP160124093334Accredited Training Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP140124212021Achieve Skills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programme: New Venture Creation
03-QCTO/SDP051122105112Achieve Skills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes: Workplace Essential Skills
03-QCTO/SDP051122105112Achieve Skills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
03-QCTO/SDP060223063720Achieve Skills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Skills Programmes: Workplace Essential Skills
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)051122105112ACS Academy
Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician
02-QCTO/SDP220323132256ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Small Business Consultant
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)120723080804ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)120723080804ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Marketing Coordinator
02-QCTO/SDP120723081008ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
02-QCTO/SDP301121-3790ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Bookkeeper
02-QCTO/SDP120723080804ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator
02-QCTO/SDP301121-3790ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Retail Manager: Retail Store Manager
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)260224131344ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Management Assistant
02-QCTO/SDP120723081008ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Contact Centre Manager
02-QCTO/SDP120723080804ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Contact Centre Manager
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)120723080804ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
02-QCTO/SDP120723081008ACS Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Management Accounting Officer
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)120723081008📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →