Department of Tourism Professional Cookery Learnerships 2025 / 2026

Afterskul; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider offers a learnership in professional cookery in South Africa, aimed at unemployed youth aged 18–35. Participants will gain hands-on training and workplace experience in the hospitality industry, with a stipend of R4,600 per month. The program promotes inclusivity, welcoming applicants with disabilities. Interested candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, and certified documents to apply.

Qualifications

• Unemployed youth aged 18–35 years.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Submit a CV and motivational letter.

Skills

Fluency in English

Tourism/Hospitality qualification

Education

Matric certificate

Job description

Town/City Northern Cape, Gauteng, Eastern Cape (and other provinces)

Salary/Stipend R4600 p/m

About the Learnership

This learnership provides participants with the opportunity to gain workplace experience and theoretical training in professional cookery. It prepares learners for careers in the tourism and hospitality industry while promoting inclusivity, with persons living with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.

• Gain hands-on cookery training aligned with industry standards.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Enhance their employability in the fast-growing hospitality and tourism sector.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be unemployed youth aged 18–35 years.
• Hold a Matric certificate (fluency in English required).
• A Tourism/Hospitality qualification will be an advantage.
• Be willing to work flexible hours (weekends, public holidays).
• Submit a CV and motivational letter.
• Provide certified copies of ID, proof of residence, and qualifications.
• Disclose if they have previously participated in a Department of Tourism learnership or skills programme.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Programme Benefits

• Stipend: R4 600 per month
• Duration: 12 months (contract-based)
• Work exposure: Practical training + industry experience

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare and upload:

• Certified ID copy
• Proof of residence
• Certified educational qualifications
• CV and motivational letter

Applications are province-specific. Use the links below to apply:

• Northern Cape: Apply Here
• Gauteng: Apply Here
• Eastern Cape: Apply Here