JOBURG CITY THEATRES (JCT)

LEARNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY 

CATHSSETA-FUNDED LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME 

Certificate in Professional Cookery Level 4 

Joburg City Theatres (JCT), a municipal entity of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality invites applications from unemployed youth residing within the City of Johannesburg to participate in a CATHSSETA-funded Learnership Programme leading to a Certificate in Professional Cookery. 

This learnership provides an opportunity to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience in the hospitality industry. 

Duration 12 Months 

Stipend A monthly stipend of R3,500.00 will be paid for the duration of the learnership in accordance with the approved CATHSSETA funding guidelines. 

Minimum Requirements 

Applicants must: 

·       Be a South African citizen. 

·       Be between 18 and 35 years of age. 

·       Be an unemployed youth residing within the City of Johannesburg. 

·       Have successfully completed Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification. 

·       Have English as a subject in Grade 12 (ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English). 

·       Be passionate about cooking and pursuing a career in the hospitality and culinary industry. 

·       Be willing and able to attend both classroom training and workplace practical training for the full duration of the programme. 

·       Not be registered on another learnership, internship or funded skills programme during the period of the learnership. 

·       Have good communication and interpersonal skills. 

·       Be reliable, committed and willing to learn. 

Required Documents 

·       Applicants must submit certified copies of the following: 

·       South African Identity Document. 

·       Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent qualification. 

·       Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

·       Proof of residence confirming residence within the City of Johannesburg (confirmation letter from the Ward Councillor). 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE 

·       Successful applicants will be required to sign a Learnership Agreement with the Joburg City Theatres, CATHSSETA and the training provider. 

·       JCT is an equal opportunity employer and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

·       Applicants must have their own transport. 

·       Applicants must have NO criminal records. 

·       Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 

·       JCT is under no obligation to employ the learners on completion of the programmes. 

·       JCT reserves the right to place or not place applicants based on its needs and requirements. 

·       If you have not been contacted within two (2) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Applications

Applications, together with the required supporting documents (cover letter, brief CV, proof of residence (i.e. letter from the Ward Councillor), recently certified copies of relevant certificates and the Identity documents not longer than three months), must be submitted to Nkosana Mathebula, Skills Development Facilitator, Joburg City Theatres, to the email address mentioned below. Applicants MUST quote the following reference number: REF. NO. JCT/2026/07. 

Email: jobapplications5@joburgtheatre.com

ENQUIRIES

Contact Person : Nkosana Mathebula 

Tel no. : 011 877 6918 

CLOSING DATE: 29 JULY 2026