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Buy nowThis tender seeks accredited service providers to manage the implementation of a Professional Cookery Training Programme across three provinces in South Africa for the 2026/27 financial year, focusing on empowering unemployed youth.
The Department of Tourism is inviting bids for the management of a Professional Cookery Training Programme aimed at equipping unemployed youth with essential culinary skills. This twelve-month learnership will take place in the Eastern Cape, Free State, and Gauteng, targeting a total of 300 learners, with 100 participants from each province. The successful service provider will be responsible for the entire project management cycle, including recruitment, training facilitation, and placement of beneficiaries in relevant host establishments.
Key responsibilities include conducting inductions, securing partnerships with host employers, ensuring compliance with CATHSSETA and QCTO requirements, and administering stipends for beneficiaries. The programme aligns with national priorities for job creation and skills development, contributing to the revitalization of local food economies and enhancing employability within the tourism sector. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and provide a comprehensive project implementation plan to meet the outlined objectives.
This tender is suitable for accredited training providers, culinary schools, and organizations with experience in youth training and development programs, particularly those focused on hospitality and culinary arts.