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:
College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
07-QCTO/SDP210224132444College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)050224163422College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Bricklayer’s Assistant
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Hot- and Cold-Water Systems Installer
01-QCTO/SDP050224163422College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
01-QCTO/SDP050224163422College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Hot- and Cold-Water Systems Installer
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Welder
01-QCTO/SDP220823061313College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Plumber
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220823061313College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
01-QCTO/SDP220823061313College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Hot- and Cold-Water Systems Installer
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)050224163422College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Welder
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220823061313College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220823061313College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Certificate: Carpenter
01-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)220823061313College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Assistant Handyperson
01-QCTO/SDP120624185310College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Shielded Metal Arc Welder
01-QCTO/SDP280524105417College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: General Residential Repairer
01-QCTO/SDP120624185310College of Cape Town – Thornton Campus
Occupational Skills Programme: General Residential Repairer
01-QCTO/SDP120624185310College of Cape Town for TVET
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
01-QCTO/SDP180321- 1063College of Cape Town for TVET
Occupational Certificate: Project Manager
01-QCTO/SDP180321- 1063College of Cape Town TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Chef
QCTOASC00200128- 1897College on Hills
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
07-QCTO/SDP280722135605College On Hills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)040723065528📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →