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:
Khosithi Artisan and Skills Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
08-QCTO/AC-TTC150323012629Khosithi Artisan and Skills Training Institute
Occupational Certificate: Hot Water System Installer (Heat Pump Installer)
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)010623194731Khusela Integrated Academy (Pty)
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
03-QCTO/SDP151023221331Khusela Integrated Academy (Pty)
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)151023221331Khusela Integrated Academy (Pty)
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
03-QCTO/SDP151023221331Khusela Integrated Academy (Pty)
Occupational Skills Programme: Hot- and Cold-Water Systems Installer
03-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)151023221331Kriel Training
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
08-QCTO/SDP160124131501Kroonstad Trade Test Centre
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/SDP140622230606Kroonstad Trade Test Centre
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC140922105011Kroonstad Trade Test Centre
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)140622230606KTMS Projects
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/SDP020922142628KTMS Projects
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)020922142711KTMS Projects
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)020922142628KTMS Projects
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
07-QCTO/SDP020922142628KZN CET College – Bhongweni CLC
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
05-QCTO/SDP160824122527Lefa Skills Academy
Occupational Certificate: Construction Plant Operator
06-QCTO/SDP091123120039Letaba TVET College – Maake Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
09-QCTO/SDP100624194838Lobone Training Centre
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
06-QCTO/SDP250821-2801Lobone Training Centre NPC
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
QCTOSDP01190626- 1708LTM Building Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
04-QCTO/SDP210923151504LTM Building Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)210923151504LTM Building Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
04-QCTO/SDP210923151504M&M Nefas's Electrical cc
Occupational Certificate: Bricklayer
QCTOSDP01190729- 1758M2 Engineering Academy
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)051222105449📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →