The African Global Skills Academy (AGSA), in partnership with the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA), is calling on young South Africans to apply for the Food & Beverage Services Learnership Programme 2025.
This learnership is an accredited training opportunity designed to empower unemployed youth with practical skills, workplace experience, and a monthly stipend. If you’re passionate about hospitality, food and beverage service, or customer care, this programme is your gateway to a rewarding career.
About the Food & Beverage Learnership 2025
The Food & Beverage Services Learnership (Level 4) is a 12-month training programme that combines classroom learning with real-world experience. Successful learners will graduate with a CATHSSETA-accredited National Certificate: Food & Beverage Services Level 4, giving them a qualification recognised across South Africa.
Programme Details:
- 📅 Start Date: 1 October 2025
- 📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- 💰 Stipend: R3,500 per month (for full attendance and participation)
- 🎓 Qualification: National Certificate in Food & Beverage Services (NQF Level 4)
This opportunity is designed to prepare young professionals for employment in hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and the wider hospitality industry.
Minimum Requirements
Before applying, make sure you meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a South African citizen aged 18 – 35.
- Live in the Western Cape (Cape Town area).
- Be unemployed at the time of application.
- Hold at least a Matric certificate or Grade 11 report (certified within 6 months).
- Submit an updated CV.
- Provide a certified copy of your South African ID (not older than 6 months).
- Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
⚠️ Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
Why Apply for the AGSA & CATHSSETA Learnership?
The hospitality sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in South Africa, offering local and international job opportunities. By joining this programme, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience in food and beverage services.
- Learn customer care, event operations, and hospitality standards.
- Receive professional mentorship from industry experts.
- Earn a monthly stipend of R3,500 while studying.
- Obtain a nationally recognised CATHSSETA qualification that boosts employability.
This learnership gives you both skills and work experience, making you job-ready upon completion.
How to Apply
To apply for the Food & Beverage Services Learnership 2025, applicants must prepare the following:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A certified copy of your ID (within 6 months).
- A certified copy of your Matric certificate or Grade 11 report (within 6 months).
📧 Email your full application to: recruitment@africanglobalacademy.co.za
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 26 September 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Final Thoughts
The AGSA & CATHSSETA Food & Beverage Services Learnership 2025 is more than just training – it’s an opportunity to build a career in hospitality while earning a stipend and gaining an accredited qualification.
If you are unemployed, eager to learn, and passionate about working in the food and beverage sector, this learnership could be your chance to enter one of the most exciting industries in South Africa.
📌 Apply now before the closing date: 26 September 2025 and take your first step toward a future in hospitality.
