Tsebo Food And Beverage Learnership 2026 Opens In Gauteng
Restaurants, hotels, conference venues, catering companies, and tourism businesses all rely on skilled staff who know how to deliver excellent service. Tsebo Catering Solutions is now giving young South Africans an opportunity to develop those skills through its Food and Beverage Learnership Programme for 2026.
The programme offers a combination of accredited training and workplace experience, helping participants build practical hospitality skills while working towards a nationally recognised NQF Level 4 qualification.
Applications close on 9 June 2026.
What Will Learners Be Training For?
Hospitality is often associated with serving food and drinks, but the industry requires a much broader set of skills.
Employees are expected to communicate professionally, maintain service standards, handle customer requests, follow health and safety procedures, and contribute to the smooth running of operations.
This learnership has been designed to expose participants to many of these responsibilities.
By the end of the programme, learners will have gained both theoretical knowledge and practical experience that can be applied across different hospitality environments.
Why Is Hospitality Still Creating Opportunities?
Every hotel check-in, restaurant meal, conference event, and catering function depends on people who understand customer service and operational excellence.
As tourism, events, business travel, and hospitality services continue to support economic activity, employers regularly look for candidates who already understand workplace expectations and service standards.
This is one reason learnerships remain popular within the hospitality sector.
They allow participants to gain experience while learning, making it easier to transition into future employment opportunities.
What Will Learners Study?
The programme covers a broad range of hospitality topics that prepare learners for real workplace environments.
Training includes:
- Hospitality industry fundamentals
- Tourism and travel industry basics
- Professional workplace conduct
- Customer service principles
- Food and beverage operations
- Workplace safety
- Administration and communication skills
The combination of these subjects helps learners understand both the customer-facing and operational sides of hospitality businesses.
What Food And Beverage Skills Will Be Taught?
A major part of the programme focuses on service delivery.
Participants will receive exposure to:
- Table service preparation
- Restaurant service procedures
- Beverage service techniques
- Function and event support
- Buffet service operations
- Wine presentation
- Serving bottled wines
- Serving spirits and liqueurs
- Customer interaction techniques
These are practical skills commonly used in restaurants, hotels, conference centres, resorts, and catering businesses.
How Important Is Customer Service?
Customer service sits at the centre of almost every hospitality business.
A positive guest experience often depends on how staff communicate, solve problems, and respond to customer needs.
The learnership includes training on:
- Customer communication
- Relationship building
- Cultural awareness
- Service excellence
- Professional conduct
- Customer satisfaction
These skills can be valuable not only in hospitality but also in retail, tourism, aviation, and other service-focused industries.
What Will Learners Discover About Health And Safety?
Hospitality businesses operate under strict health and safety standards. Customers expect food to be prepared, stored, and served in safe environments.
To help prepare learners for these expectations, the programme includes training in:
- Personal hygiene
- Food safety
- Workplace health standards
- Security awareness
- First aid fundamentals
- Safe equipment handling
- Health and safety monitoring
Understanding these principles is essential for anyone planning a long-term career in hospitality.
Will Learners Gain Business Skills Too?
Yes. The programme goes beyond food service and customer interaction.
Learners will also be introduced to workplace and business functions that support daily operations.
Training includes:
- Telephone communication
- Basic calculations
- Payment processing
- Refund procedures
- Planning work activities
- Job application preparation
- Workplace organisation
These skills can strengthen a learner’s employability and workplace confidence.
What Could This Qualification Lead To?
The hospitality industry offers a wide range of careers. After completing the learnership, participants may explore opportunities such as:
- Food and beverage attendant
- Restaurant assistant
- Catering assistant
- Banqueting assistant
- Hotel service staff
- Guest services assistant
- Event support staff
- Hospitality supervisor trainee
The qualification can also provide a foundation for further training and career development within the sector.
Do You Meet The Requirements?
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- South African citizen
- Valid South African ID document
- Certified Matric certificate
- Ability to read and write effectively
- Ability to complete a Portfolio of Evidence
- Willingness to commit to the full 12-month programme
The company is also looking for candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.
Who Is Tsebo Catering Solutions?
Tsebo Catering Solutions forms part of the Tsebo Solutions Group, one of Africa’s largest workplace management and support services providers.
The group operates across several sectors, including:
- Catering services
- Facilities management
- Cleaning and hygiene
- Engineering services
- Energy solutions
- Procurement services
- Protection services
- Remote camp management
The company’s learnership programmes form part of its commitment to skills development and workforce training.
How Can You Apply?
Applications can be submitted via the official application portal.
Programme details:
- Employer: Tsebo Catering Solutions
- Programme: Food and Beverage Learnership
- Qualification: NQF Level 4
- Location: Sandton, Gauteng
- Reference Number: TSE260603-2
- Contract Type: 12-Month Learnership
- Closing Date: 9 June 2026
Interested applicants should submit their applications before the closing date and ensure all required documentation is included.
