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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
 
LEARNERSHIPS
 
YOUTH SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ADVERTS
 
Skills Development Programmes are a critical element that contribute to the success of the tourism sector. An adequately skilled workforce ensures world class service levels are maintained within the tourism value chain, and also assure an enhanced visitor experience.
 
The Department's Youth Skill Development Programmes are informed by the broader objectives of the National Tourism Sector Strategy that addresses skills shortages in the tourism sector by capacitating unemployed youth and graduates.
 
The Department is currently implementing various training programmes to enhance and up skill the youth to make a meaningful contribute to the economy of the country. The following can be applied for currently:
 

1.    HOSPITALITY YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAMME:
This 12-month programme provides training in Food and Beverage Management. Learners who successfully complete the programme attain a National Certificate in Food and Beverage management NQF level 4. The programme is targeted at unemployed youth. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Stipend:   The beneficiary shall receive a daily stipend of (R150)
 
Requirements:
  • Applicants should be between the age of 18-35
  • Matric with fluency in English
  • CV must be accompanied by a motivational letter
  • Certified ID copy
  • Proof of residence, and any other relevant certificate/s
  • Beneficiaries who have previously participated in the Department's learnership or skills programmes should declare it in the motivational letter
 
 
Applications open for youth in the Gauteng and North West should apply as follows:
Send application to:  graduates@networxgroup.co.za​
Closing date: 15 February 2023
Enquiries:  Networx Career Development   
Telephone: 068 201 4104​ / Email address: graduates@networxgroup.co.za​​

 
 
Applications open for youth in the Limpopo Province and Mpumalanga should apply as follows:
Send application to:   https://forms.gle/uTGjSt6onGCfu5Nq6
Closing date:           17 February 2023
Enquiries:                   MMC Business Solutions  
Telephone: 010 005 6698 / Email address: recruitment@mmcsolutions.co.za



Applications open for youth in the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State should apply as follows:
 
Send application to: recruitment @calypsogroup.co.za​
Closing date:         21 February 2023
Enquiries: Tourism World (Pty) Lty
Telephone: 031 566 3999 / Email address: Sadha@calypsogroup.co.za​
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Youth Skill Development Programmes​ Links per Province:   
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2.   FOOD SAFETY ASSURERS SKILLS PROGRAMME:
 
The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Tourism and Business Institute of Southern Africa invites applicants from the Gauteng Province to apply for the Food Safety Assurers Skills Training Programme. The programme is targeted at unemployed youth to widen employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Stipend:  The beneficiary shall receive a daily stipend of (R150)
 
Requirements.
  • Applicants should be between the age of 18-35
  • Matric with fluency in English or Tourism and Hospitality Qualification (provide certified copies of certificates)
  • CV must be accompanied by a motivational letter
  • Certified ID copy,
  • Proof of residence, and any other relevant certificate/s.
  • Beneficiaries who have previously participated in the Department's learnership or skills programmes should declare in the motivational letter.​
 
Applications open for youth in Gauteng, North West and Western Cape should apply as follows:
Duration:  The learnership program is for a period of 3 months. The successful candidates will be required to sign a contract for the duration of the training.
Send application to:  www.ttbisa.co.za/applications​
Closing Date:  17 February 2023
Enquiries: Business Institute of Southern Africa
Telephone: 021 448 5432/3  or Email address: info@ttbisa.co.za​
 

Applications open for youth in Limpopo should apply as follows:
Send application to:  vpkinternship@gmail.com
Closing Date:  20 February 2023
Enquiries: VPK Business Venture
Telephone:​ 079 4194355 / Email address: vpkinternship@gmail.com
 
 
Applications open for youth in Mpumalanga should apply as follows:
Send application to: zandilevictotia@Gmail.com
Closing Date: 20 February 2023
Enquiries:  VPK Business Venture
Telephone:​  079 293 2070 / Email address: zandilevictotia@Gmail.com​
 
 
​Food Safety Assurers Skills Programme links per province  
 
 
 
 
3.  WINE SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMME:
The Department of Tourism invites youth to apply for the Wine Service Training Programme. This three-month programme is targeted at unemployed youth to widen employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Stipend:  The beneficiary shall receive a daily stipend of (R150)


Requirements.
  • Applicants should be between the age of 18-35.
  • Matric with fluency in English or Tourism and Hospitality Qualification (provide certified copies of certificates)
  • CV must be accompanied by a motivational letter
  • Certified ID copy,
  • Proof of residence, and any other relevant certificate/s.
  • Beneficiaries who have previously participated in the Department's learnership or skills programmes should declare in the motivational letter.​
 
 

Applications open for youth in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Western Cape, should apply as follows:
Send application to:  recruitment@calypsogroup.co.za
Closing Date: 20 February 2023
Enquiries:   Tourism World
Telephone: 031-5663999/ Email address:  Sadha@calypsogroup.co.za​