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:
Shalom 360 Skills Development Centre
Occupational Certificate: Security Officer
07-QCTO/AC-TTC200824095944Shalom 360 Skills Development Centre
Occupational Certificate: Patrol Officer
07-QCTO/AC-TTC200824095944Shamariah Security and Training
Occupational Certificate: Security Officer
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824222054South African Police Service Academy – Graaff-Reinet
Occupational Certificate: Non-Commissioned Police Official
02-QCTO/SDP150724221752Ukusiza Learning (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Paralegal
07-QCTO/SDP160124085527Ukwanda Learning Network (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Security Officer
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824221036Ukwanda Learning Network (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Security First Line Manager
07-QCTO/AC-TTC180824221036Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Asset Protection Officer
01-QCTO/SDP180824211742Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Security Officer
05-QCTO/SDP170724083022Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Security Officer
01-QCTO/SDP180824211742Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Security First Line Manager
05-QCTO/SDP170724083022Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Access Control Officer
05-QCTO/AC-TTC250624102432Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Security Officer
05-QCTO/SDP170724083022Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Access Control Officer
05-QCTO/SDP170724083022Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Access Control Officer
07-QCTO/AC-TTC250624102804Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Asset Protection Officer
05-QCTO/SDP170724083022Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Security First Line Manager
01-QCTO/SDP180824211742Vital College (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Access Control Officer
01-QCTO/SDP180824211742Vital Force Training Academy
Occupational Certificate: Security Officer
09-QCTO/SDP260824080712Vital Force Training Academy
Occupational Certificate: Security First Line Manager
09-QCTO/SDP260824080712Vital Force Training Academy
Occupational Certificate: Security First Line Manager
09-QCTO/SDP260824080712Vusa-Isizwe Security
Occupational Certificate: Access Control Officer
05-QCTO/SDP170724083553Vusa-Isizwe Security
Occupational Certificate: Asset Protection Officer
05-QCTO/SDP170724083553Vusa-Isizwe Security
Occupational Certificate: Patrol Officer
05-QCTO/SDP170724083553📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →