15 Hospitality Courses in South Africa You Can Apply for Today!

15 Hospitality Courses in South Africa Open for Applications: Apply Today 

Turn your love for cooking and serving by applying for these hospitality courses. If you are interested in becoming a professional chef, check out our well-researched list of courses in the hospitality field. 

Let’s get started.

1. Catering and Hospitality Courses

If you are into serving others then browse through the list below of catering and hospitality courses in South  Africa. Some of these programs only require matric or equivalent and are NSFAS funded. 

Hospitality and Catering course - NorthLink College

Requirements: Matric

Fees: Unspecified. But you can apply for NSFAS.

Career Opportunities: Fedix, Catering companies Assistant chef positions

Culinary and Hospitality Courses -Chiefs Training & Innovation Academy

Requirements: Unspecified

Application Status: Currently open for 2024

Fees: R1000 non-refundable registration fee.

Career Opportunities: They vary according to the course. But some of them are as follows: 

• Sous Chef

• Head Chef 

• Executive Chef

• Wedding Cake Designer

• Blogger/Vlogger

• Food stylist

• Restauranteur

Higher Certificate Hospitality and Catering Course - Berea College of Technology

Requirements: A National Senior Certificate or FET Certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification granting access to Higher Certificate studies, or National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 granting access to Higher Certificate studies.

Application Status: Currently open for the second semester.

Fees: Unspecified you have to contact them

Career opportunities: Front Office Assistant, Customer Service Liason, Assistant to Hotel Manager, Reservations Clerk, and Housekeeping Assistant.

National Certificate: N4 -N6 Hospitality and Catering Services (SAQA ID 66891) - Oxbridge Academy

Requirements: Matric or Introductory N4

Application Status: Currently open for the second semester.

Fees: Total R14 700, including registration. R1 100 X 12.6 months

Career opportunities:  Caterer, Chef, Concierge, Event Planner, Receptionist, Lodge Manager, Reservations Clerk, Restaurant Manager, Waiter

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE N4-N6: HOSPITALITY AND CATERING SERVICES - FalseBay College

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate.

Application Status: Currently open for the second semester.

Fees:  Unspecified. But you can apply for NSFAS.

Career opportunities: Hotel & Guesthouse Management, Restaurant Management, Tasting Room Management, Food Services Management, Food and Beverage Management, Function Catering, Test Kitchen Staff, and more.

2. Hospitality Management Courses 

We've collected a list of hospitality management courses for individuals interested in getting a management qualification in hospitality

Hospitality management  - Berea College of Technology

Requirements: Matric, Senior Certificate,  or NCV qualification

Application Status: Currently open for 2024

Fees: Unspecified. You have to contact them.

Career opportunities: Hotel Manager, Chef Assistant, and Event Planner.

Bachelor of Consumer Science - Unisa 

Requirements: Grade 12 with at least 5% in language, 40% in maths or technical mathematics, or 60% in Mathematical literacy.  Or a Senior certificate with symbol D on HG or symbol C on SG in language, and at least symbol E on Hg or D symbol on SG in mathematics. If not any of the two, a higher certificate in language and mathematics. 

Application Status: Currently open for 2024 for the second semester till the 10th of May.

Fees: R135 for online applications. Go here for study fees. Bursaries such as NSFAS and loans are available for students who can’t afford them.

Career opportunities: Unspecified. However, you can contact them for any questions or concerns.

Bachelor of Hospitality Management- UJ

Requirements: Grade 12 with 26 APS with Maths or 28 with Mathematical Literacy. Along with English level 5 and maths level 4 or technical maths or mathematical literacy level 5.

Application Status: Currently open for 2025 applications.

Fees: R200 for online applications. Go here for study fees. Bursaries such as NSFAS and loans are available for students who can’t afford them.

Career opportunities: General manager, financial manager, and more within the hospitality industry.

Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management- Mancosa

Requirements: Matric or NCV. Or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English. Or a Higher Certificate; an Advanced Certificate or a Diploma

Applicants who did not get a bachelor's pass in Matric and are over the age of 23 years will be considered via mature age exemption.

Application Status: Currently open for 2024.

Fees: Unspecified. However, you can contact them for any questions or concerns.

Career opportunities: Events Manager, Guest Relations Manager, Accommodation Manager, and Tour Group Operator.

Higher Certificate Hospitality Management Practice at Unisa

Requirements: NSC or NCV or equivalent 

Application Status: Currently open for 2024.

Fees: Unspecified. However, you can contact them for any questions or concerns.

Career opportunities:  Hotel and Guest House assistant manager, Facilities supervisor, General supervisor, Housekeeping and front desk supervisor, Hospitality consultant, and Hospitality marketer.

View more courses from Unisa here: List of Courses at Unisa You Can Apply for 2024/2025

3. Hospitality Courses without Matric

Interested in joining their hospitality industry but don't have matric? Worry not as we've gathered some hospitality courses you can apply for without having a Matric certificate. View them below.

Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Hospitality Services

Requirements: None. 

Application Status: Currently open for 2024.

Fees: Total R8400, including registration. R650 X 11. 7 months

Career opportunities: a career in restaurant management 

Hospitality Level 2-4 NorthLink College 

Requirements: Grade 9 or equivalent 

Application Status: Currently open for 2024.

Fees: Unspecified. But you can apply for NSFAS.

Career opportunities: Housekeeping, waitress, Bartender, Chef’s assistant, Receptionist, and Assistant to a Function Coordinator.

Various Hospitality Courses on the Alison Learning Platform 

Requirements: None

Application Status: Currently open for 2024.

Fees: FREE

Career opportunities: Vary according to the selected program.

Various Hospitality Courses on the Oxford Home Study Learning Platform 

Requirements: None

Application Status: Currently open for 2024.

Fees: Free

Career opportunities: Vary according to the selected program.

Professional Cook Qualification at Capital Hotel School

Requirements: Minimum Grade 12. However, you can still apply if you have a National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 1 with Grade 10 Mathematics.

Application Status: Currently closed for 2024

Fees: R1000 administration fee. You can also apply for loans and pay in monthly installments.

Career opportunities: Chef

Conclusion 

Getting your dream job is the world's best feeling. But to do that you have to work hard and complete your studies. As such you should find the best program among the available hospitality courses to achieve those goals.

All the best with your applications.