The Department of Tourism is offering a 12-month Professional Cookery Learnership for unemployed youth aged 18-35. Gain skills in hospitality and tourism. Apply today!
Department of Tourism Professional Cookery Learnership – Apply Now
The Department of Tourism, in partnership with Harambee, is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to join the Professional Cookery Learnership Programme. This 12-month programme is designed to open doors for young people in the hospitality and tourism sector. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Learnership
- Duration: 12 months
- Successful candidates will be required to sign a contract for the full training period
- Shortlisted applicants will undergo an interview to assess suitability
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
Minimum Requirements
- South African youth aged between 18 and 35 years
- Matric certificate with fluency in English (a Tourism or Hospitality qualification will be an advantage)
- Submit a CV accompanied by a motivational letter
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copies of all relevant certificates
- Proof of residence
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
- A genuine passion for tourism, hospitality, and professional cookery
- Candidates who previously participated in Department of Tourism learnerships or skills programmes must declare this in their motivational letter
Why Apply?
This programme provides theoretical knowledge and practical training in professional cookery, preparing learners for employment in South Africa’s growing hospitality and tourism industries. Graduates of this programme will have a solid foundation to build a career in hotels, restaurants, catering companies, or start their own ventures in the sector.
If you are passionate about cooking and eager to start a career in the hospitality industry, don’t miss this opportunity. Apply now for the Department of Tourism Professional Cookery Learnership.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online via the SA YOUTH website. (If you don’t have an account with SA Youth please make one so you can apply online).