Tsebo Catering is inviting suitable South African candidates to apply for the Food and Beverage Learnership in the Western Cape. This opportunity is ideal for young people who want to build a career in the hospitality, catering, hotel, restaurant, and food service industries.
The programme is offered as a 12-month fixed-term learnership and is linked to an NQF Level 4 Food and Beverage qualification. Successful learners will gain practical workplace experience while developing the skills needed to work professionally in the food and beverage services sector.
Tsebo Food and Beverage Learnership 2026 Details
Company: Tsebo Catering
Programme: Learnership – Food and Beverage
Reference Number: TSE260603-22
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Qualification Level: NQF Level 4
Closing Date: 9 June 2026
About the Tsebo Food and Beverage Learnership
The food and beverage industry plays an important role in South Africa’s hospitality sector. It supports restaurants, hotels, catering companies, conference venues, travel establishments, and many other service-based businesses.
This learnership is designed to help learners gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to work confidently in a professional hospitality environment. Learners will be exposed to customer service, table service, hygiene standards, beverage service, workplace safety, communication, and basic hospitality operations.
Tsebo Catering Solutions has applied for discretionary funding to host learners in the Food and Beverage industry. The programme aims to support skills development while giving learners a strong foundation for future employment in the hospitality sector.
What Learners Will Be Trained On
During the programme, learners may receive training in the following areas:
- Understanding the layout, services, and facilities of an organisation
- Learning about the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries
- Maintaining health, hygiene, and a professional appearance
- Communicating effectively in the workplace
- Building good working relationships with staff members
- Displaying cultural awareness when dealing with customers and colleagues
- Performing basic calculations
- Preparing and clearing areas for table service
- Providing table service and drink service
- Cleaning and restocking drinks machines and equipment
- Cleaning and storing glassware
- Handling and disposing of waste correctly
- Handling and storing cleaning materials and equipment
- Providing buffet or carvery service
- Preparing, servicing, and clearing function rooms
- Monitoring customer satisfaction
- Serving bottled wine, spirits, and liqueurs
- Recommending, presenting, and serving wines
- Supporting the running of functions
- Maintaining a safe and secure working environment
- Monitoring health, safety, and security in the workplace
- Providing basic first aid
- Conducting on-the-job coaching
- Developing yourself within a job role
- Introducing new staff to the workplace
- Planning staff training and development
- Identifying short-term supply needs
- Maintaining cleaning and preventative maintenance programmes
- Receiving, storing, and issuing goods
- Operating a payment point and processing payments
- Handling and recording refunds
- Processing incoming and outgoing telephone calls
- Planning, organising, and monitoring work
- Identifying work opportunities
- Applying for jobs or work experience placements
- Must have a certified Matric certificate
- Must be able to read and write
- Must be able to complete and submit a Portfolio of Evidence
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have a valid South African ID
- Must be able to commit to the full 12-month learnership programme
- Must have an interest in hospitality, catering, customer service, or food and beverage operations
- Hospitality
- Catering
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Conference and events services
- Food and beverage operations
- Customer service
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Who Should Apply?
This learnership is suitable for candidates who are passionate about working with people and delivering excellent service. It is especially useful for applicants who want to start a career in:
Applicants should be willing to learn, work in a team, follow instructions, maintain professional standards, and deliver good service to customers.
Why This Learnership Is a Good Opportunity
The Tsebo Food and Beverage Learnership gives learners an opportunity to gain both theoretical knowledge and workplace exposure. A qualification in Food and Beverage can improve your chances of entering the hospitality industry and building a long-term career.
Because the programme includes practical training, learners can develop real workplace confidence while learning how professional food and beverage services operate.
About Tsebo Solutions Group
Tsebo Solutions Group is a leading African integrated workplace management solutions provider. The company offers services in catering, facilities management, cleaning and hygiene, pest control, protection, energy, procurement, workspace design, engineering, remote camps, and more.
Tsebo focuses on developing its people and building a skilled workforce that can meet client needs across different industries.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply using the official Tsebo application process and use the correct reference number: TSE260603-22.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare the following documents before applying:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Updated CV
- Any supporting documents required by the employer
Closing Date
The closing date for the Tsebo Food and Beverage Learnership 2026 is:
9 June 2026
Applications should be submitted before the closing date. Late applications may not be accepted.
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