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:
African Standards of SHEQ Consulting & Training (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
07-QCTO/SDP300424094000AMPHI SA (PTY) LTD
Occupational Certificate: Loader Operator
QCTOSDP01200930- 2132Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Dump Truck Operator
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Loader Operator
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852Babcock Education and Training
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
QCTOSDP01191115- 1852CR Global Training and Development
Occupational Certificate: Crane or Hoist Operator (Onsetter)
07-QCTO/SDP200721-2408Easy Group of Companies
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
08-QCTO/SDP150724201816EBS Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
08-QCTO/SDP300821-2814Ekurhuleni Artisans and skills Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
QCTOSDP01190515- 1633Engineering Skills Training Centre (ESTC)
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)170223121534Ergo Business Devepment Academy NPC
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
07-QCTO/AC-TTC150323010857ESH Training and Development Services
Occupational Certificate: Mining Technician (Mine Ventilation Officer)
06-QCTO/SDP241023122412ESH Training and Development Services
Occupational Certificate: Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Observer
06-QCTO/SDP241023122412False Bay TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
QCTOASC00210813- 2359FDT Craft Training Centre
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
08-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC150224124004Gijima Holdings
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
08-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)070722160400GIjima Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
09-QCTO/SDP200824231549GIjima Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
09-QCTO/SDP200824231549Imfundiso Skills Development NPC
Occupational Certificate: Goldsmith
QCTOSDP00181119-1421KPNM Safety Solutions
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
07-QCTO/SDP060624230035Limpopo Jewellery Business Incubator
Occupational Certificate: Goldsmith
QCTOSDP01190306-1580Majuba TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
05-QCTO/Assessment Centre (AC)-TTC280423134712Marger Training and Properties
Occupational Certificate: Dump Truck Operator
07-QCTO/SDP280724201440Marger Training and Properties
Occupational Certificate: Dump Truck Operator
07-QCTO/SDP280724201440📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →