Published: June 2026
Tsebo Catering Solutions is offering unemployed South Africans an opportunity to join its Food and Beverage Learnership Programme 2026 in Gauteng. This 12-month learnership is aimed at individuals who are passionate about hospitality, customer service, and building a career in the food and beverage industry.
Successful candidates will receive both theoretical training and practical workplace experience while working towards an NQF Level 4 Food and Beverage qualification.
Learnership Overview
Programme
Food and Beverage Learnership
Reference Number
TSE260603-2
Company
Tsebo Catering Solutions
Location
📍 Sandton, Gauteng
Employment Type
12-Month Fixed-Term Learnership
Qualification
NQF Level 4 Food and Beverage Services
Closing Date
📅 09 June 2026
About Tsebo
Tsebo Solutions Group is one of Africa’s leading workplace management companies, providing services in catering, facilities management, cleaning, hygiene, energy, engineering, and more.
The company focuses on developing people through skills programmes that prepare individuals for long-term careers across multiple industries.
What Makes This Learnership Different?
Unlike many entry-level opportunities, this programme gives learners exposure to the full hospitality environment, including restaurant service, event catering, customer interaction, food service operations, and workplace supervision.
Learners will gain practical skills that are directly relevant to hotels, restaurants, conference venues, catering companies, and hospitality establishments.
Training Areas
Participants will receive training in:
- Customer service and guest relations
- Food and beverage service techniques
- Table setup and restaurant service
- Wine, beverage, and drink service
- Hospitality communication skills
- Workplace health and safety
- Hygiene and food handling practices
- Event and function coordination
- Cash handling and payment processing
- Telephone and customer enquiries
- Team leadership and staff development
- Workplace administration and reporting
What You Will Learn
The programme includes practical exposure to:
✅ Preparing dining areas for service
✅ Serving food and beverages professionally
✅ Monitoring customer satisfaction
✅ Supporting events and functions
✅ Maintaining workplace hygiene standards
✅ Operating payment points and handling transactions
✅ Managing stock and supplies
✅ Understanding hospitality operations
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
✅ Be a South African citizen
✅ Possess a valid South African ID
✅ Have a certified Matric Certificate
✅ Be able to read and write effectively
✅ Be willing to commit to a 12-month learnership programme
Skills and Competencies
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Professional attitude
- Customer service orientation
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork abilities
- Reliability and commitment
No previous hospitality experience is required.
Career Opportunities After Completion
A Food and Beverage qualification can open doors to careers such as:
- Waiter or Waitress
- Food and Beverage Assistant
- Restaurant Supervisor
- Banqueting Assistant
- Catering Assistant
- Hospitality Administrator
- Customer Service Representative
- Events and Functions Coordinator
Why Apply?
Benefits of joining the programme include:
✔ Industry-recognised qualification
✔ Practical workplace experience
✔ Exposure to hospitality and catering operations
✔ Improved employment opportunities
✔ Skills development in a growing industry
✔ Opportunity to learn from industry professionals
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the official Tsebo Careers Portal before the closing date.
Required Documents
- Certified Matric Certificate
- South African ID
- Updated CV
Important Information
⚠️ Applicants must be available for the full 12-month programme.
⚠️ Internal candidates may receive preference in line with company policy.
⚠️ Tsebo does not charge any fees for job applications, registrations, or placements.
⚠️ Never pay money to secure a learnership opportunity.
Final Thoughts
If you have Matric and are interested in hospitality, catering, or customer service, the Tsebo Food and Beverage Learnership 2026 offers a valuable opportunity to gain workplace experience and an NQF Level 4 qualification.
Apply before 09 June 2026 and start building a career in one of South Africa’s largest service industries.
Skhumbuzo Shandu is the founder of Careers With Shandu, a platform dedicated to helping South Africans access job opportunities, learnerships, and career development resources.
He focuses on sharing clear, practical, and up-to-date information to help matriculants, graduates, and job seekers navigate applications and build their careers.
Through his work, he aims to make opportunities easier to understand and accessible to everyone, especially young people entering the workforce.
