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 Youth Training and Development Programmes

1.      Wine Service Training Programme

 

The Wine Service Training Programme (sommelier) which provides training of unemployed youth to widen employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector, is implemented in the Western Cape, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal targeting a total of 250 unemployed youth. 

 

Qualification offered: A Skills Programme Certificate, targeting unemployed youth beneficiaries for the duration of 3 months. Training is accredited by Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education, Training Authority (CATHSSETA) and South African Sommelier Association (SASA). 

 

Criteria for selection of beneficiaries are as follows:

  • Applicants should be between the age of 18-35;
  • Matric with fluency in English or Tourism and Hospitality Qualification (provide certified copies of certificates);
  • Certified ID copy (South African Citizen);
  • Unemployed youth including people with disabilities;
  • Proof of residence, and any other relevant certificate/s; 
  • The beneficiaries receive a daily stipend of R150;
  • Beneficiaries who have participated in the Department’s learnership or skills programmes previously, must declare in the motivational letter. 

 

Enquiries can be sent to skillsdevelopment@tourism.gov.za

 


2.      Chefs Training Programme Professional Cookery

 

The Chefs Training Programme Professional Cookery, which provides training for unemployed youth to widen employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector, is implemented in North West, targeting 100 youth.

 

The programme aims to train unemployed youth in professional cookery. It comprises of 30% theory and 70% practical training. 

 

Qualification offered:  a learnership programme for the duration of twelve (12) months targeting unemployed youth beneficiaries. 

 

Criteria for selection of beneficiaries are as follows:​

  • Applicants should be between the age of 18-35;
  • Matric with fluency in English or Tourism and Hospitality Qualification (provide certified copies of certificates);
  • Certified ID copy (South African Citizen);
  • Unemployed youth, including people with disabilities;
  • Proof of residence, and any other relevant certificate/s; 
  • The beneficiaries receive a daily stipend of R150;
  • Beneficiaries who have previously participated in the Department’s learnership or skills programmes declared in the motivational letter. 

 

Enquiries can be sent to skillsdevelopment@tourism.gov.za

 


3.   Food Safety Quality Assurers Training Programme


The Food Safety Quality Assurers Programme provides training for unemployed youth to widen employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector, targeting unemployed youth. 

 

The programme aims to train unemployed youth in Western Cape, Gauteng and KZN

Qualification offered: a skills programme for the duration of 3 months targeting of unemployed youth beneficiaries.

 

Criteria for selection of beneficiaries​

  • Applicants should be between the age of 18-35;
  • Matric with fluency in English or Tourism and Hospitality Qualification (provide certified copies of certificates);
  • Certified ID copy (South African Citizen);
  • Unemployed youth including people with disabilities;
  • Proof of residence, and any other relevant certificate/s; 
  • The beneficiaries receive a daily stipend of R150;
  • Beneficiaries who have participated in the Department’s learnership or skills programmes previously, must declare in the motivational letter. 

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Enquiries can be sent to skillsdevelopment@tourism.gov.za

 


4.   Hospitality Youth Training Programme: Food and Beverage


The Food and Beverage Programme provides training for unemployed youth to widen employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector, is implemented in all seven provinces, targeting 1000 unemployed and retrenched youth. This programme aims to train unemployed youth for a food & beverage NQF Level 4. 

 

Qualification offered:  A Learnership Programme for the duration of 12 months, targeting unemployed youth. 

 

Criteria for selection of beneficiaries

  • Applicants should be between the age of 18-35;
  • Matric with fluency in English or Tourism and Hospitality Qualification (provide certified copies of certificates);
  • Certified ID copy (South African Citizen);
  • Unemployed youth including people with disability;
  • Proof of residence, and any other relevant certificate/s; 
  • The beneficiaries receive a daily stipend of R150;
  • Beneficiaries who have participated in the Department’s learnership or skills programmes previously, must declare in the motivational letter. 

 

 Enquiries can be sent to skillsdevelopment@tourism.gov.za 

 


5.     Tourism Monitors Programme

 

This project is an Expanded Public Works Programme that involves training, mentorship and deployment of unemployed youth in identified tourism attractions and sites.  

 

The role of the Tourism Monitors in providing safety for the tourists has a direct and positive impact on the image of the country and by implication, the economic growth and job creation.  Key objectives include: enhancing tourism safety awareness at key tourism sites, upskilling of unemployed youth and to reduce tourist vulnerabilities.  

 

The Tourism Monitors are trained in various accredited skills related programmes like Tourist Guiding, and Occupational Health and Safety, Customer Care, SASSETA (Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority) accredited Safety and Security Programme.

 

The programme has been implemented in three phases and is currently on the third phase. The training for the phase will be centred on the National Certificate: General Security Practices. 

 

Criteria for Selection of beneficiaries.​

  • Proficiency in English and basic knowledge of numeracy
  • Unemployed youth between 18 and 35 years of age
  • Grade 12 with tourism as a school subject being an added advantage
  • South African citizen
  • Have a passion for tourism and hospitality
  • No criminal record

 

This project is an Expanded Public Works Programme that involves training, mentorship and deployment of unemployed youth in identified tourism attractions and sites.  

 

The role of the Tourism Monitors in providing safety for the tourists has a direct and positive impact on the image of the country and by implication, the economic growth and job creation.  Key objectives include: enhancing tourism safety awareness at key tourism attractions and sites, upskilling of unemployed youth and to reduce tourist vulnerabilities. 

 

Enquiries can be sent to abopape@tourism.gov.za

 


6.     Tourist Guide Training

 

Tourist guiding is a critical component of the tourism value chain as it plays an essential role in creating a positive image of our country. 

 

In South Africa, tourist guiding is a regulated profession governed by national legislation and policies. Any person that would like to become a tourist guide must undergo training as part of a formal qualification, registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Upon being deemed competent, such person will receive a certificate issued by the Culture, Arts, Tourism Hospitality and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) or any other accredited institution. Successful candidate must then apply to the relevant Provincial Registrar to be registered in order to operate legally.

 

The role and function of a guide is to organise, inform and entertain. Guides are mainly freelance and self-employed and often work seasonally and irregular hours. Work is usually obtained through direct contact with tour operators and other agencies and therefore, guides must be self-sufficient and be able to market themselves. 

 

The Department has been funding up-skilling programmes for existing tourist guides in order to enhance the services offered by tourist guides as well as Tourist Guide Training Programmes for new entrants who wish to pursue careers in tourist guiding. Programmes are usually implemented at a provincial level and are advertised in local community newspapers. The training is often needs-based and aims to address the skills shortages within the sector. Therefore, the criteria for the selection of beneficiaries vary and are dependent on the nature of the training intervention.

 

Enquiries can be sent to: TouristGuideEnquiries@tourism.gov.za

 


7.     Recognition of Prior Learning

 

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme aims to recognise the prior learning of Chefs in order for them to obtain formal qualification (Chef occupational qualification - SAQA ID 101697). The objective of the programme is to take learners through the RPL process to obtain a Chef qualification at an NQF Level 5 and professional designation levels.

 

The target is employed chefs with skills and experience but without a qualification.

Recruitment Criteria

  • 19 years and older
  • Must be a South African citizen
  • At least 3 years industry experience, working as a chef in a brigaded kitchen
  • English (Read and write) 
  • An inextinguishable passion for food, the ability to work hard, an eye for detail.

 

The project is implemented in KZN and WC provinces in the 2023/24 financial year

 


8.     Internship

 

The Department has an internship programme to support graduates in the development of work-based experience and competencies to enhance their ability to secure employment in the general labour market. This Departmental programme seeks to expose appointed interns to a practical working environment in order to gain competences through work-based learning and experience.

 

Internship Application Process:​

  • Advertisements in national newspapers, the Departmental website and social media
  • Application for participation in an internship programme needs to include:
    • A letter of application
    • Z83 form available on the Departmental website
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Certified academic record and certified copies of qualification(s) 
    • Certified copies of Identity Document.

 


9.     Bursaries

 

The Department may grant part or full-time bursaries towards the achievement of qualifications to qualifying members of the public below the age of 35. This serves as a means to secure a pipeline of talent in skills that the Department considers scarce or critical.

 

Bursary Application Processes:​

  • The Department advertises bursary opportunities in national newspapers and on the Departmental website.
  • Applicants must complete the Departmental bursary application form, attach certified copies of qualifications, recent academic records, Identity Document, proof of registration at an institute of higher learning, proof of guardian’s income and motivation letter. 
  • Application forms must be posted or hand delivered. 
  • Application forms should not be faxed or e-mailed.
  • Application forms are available on www.tourism.gov.za or at the Reception Desk of the Department of Tourism.

 

Correspondence is limited to the successful candidates only.

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All enquiries can be sent to:

 

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

Call Centre: 0860 TOURISM or 0860 868 747 | Email: callcentre@tourism.gov.za

National Office: 012 444 6000

Physical Address: Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Street, Sunnyside

Postal Address: Private Bag X424, PRETORIA, 0001

Website: www.tourism.gov.za