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 on Hills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner)
09-QCTO/SDP150823143133College on Hills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)150823143133College on Hills (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
09-QCTO/SDP150823143133Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/SDP080724112636Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
08-QCTO/SDP080724112636Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
08-QCTO/SDP080724112636Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/SDP310823112354Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
08-QCTO/SDP080724112636Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/SDP160824153704Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
08-QCTO/SDP070823131736Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/SDP070823131736Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
08-QCTO/AC-TTC250124142808Colliery Training Centre
Welder
08-QCTO/SDP121223215405Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
08-QCTO/SDP160824153704Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
08-QCTO/AC-TTC250124142808Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
08-QCTO/SDP160824153704Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
08-QCTO/SDP080724112636Colliery Training Centre
Rigger
08-QCTO/SDP121223215405Colliery Training Centre
Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)121223214953Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
08-QCTO/AC-TTC250124143125Colliery Training Centre
Fitter and Turner
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)121223214953Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
08-QCTO/SDP080724112636Colliery Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC250124142808Colliery Training Centre
Diesel Mechanic
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)121223214953📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →