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:
Coastal KZN TVET College
Fitter and Turner
05-QCTO/SDP241023140240Coastal KZN TVET College
Electrician
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)241023140929Coastal KZN TVET College
Bricklayer
05-QCTO/SDP241023140929Coastal KZN TVET College
Plumber
05-QCTO/SDP241023140929Coastal KZN TVET College
Automotive Motor Mechanic
05-QCTO/SDP241023140240Coastal KZN TVET College – Durban Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Barber
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)130523043532Coastal KZN TVET College – Durban Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Hairstylist
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)130523043532Coastal KZN TVET College – Durban Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Hair Cutting Attendant
05-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)130523043532Coastal TVET College
Welder
05-QCTO/AC-TTC 250423194123Coastal TVET College
Carpenter
05-QCTO/AC-TTC 130223130332Coastal TVET College
Carpenter
05-QCTO/Trade Test Centre (TTC) 130223130332Coastal TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
05-QCTO/AC-TTC231123180434Coastal TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC231123180434Coastal TVET College
Plumber
05-QCTO/AC-TTC 130223130332Coega Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Butter Maker
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)291123223024Coega Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Processed Cheese Maker
02-QCTO/AC-TTC240823162928Coega Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Butter Maker
02-QCTO/AC-TTC240823162928Coega Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Processed Cheese Maker
02-QCTO/AC-TTC240823162928Coega Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Butter Maker
02-QCTO/SDP291123223024Coega Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Ripened Cheesemaker
02-QCTO/SDP291123223024Coega Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Ripened Cheesemaker
02-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)291123223024Coega Development Corperation
Joiner
02-QCTO/Trade Test Centre (TTC) 181122170104Coega Development Corperation
Painter
02-QCTO/AC-TTC 181122170104Coega Development Corperation
Joiner
02-QCTO/AC-TTC 181122170104📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →