X200 Tourism or Hospitality Work Experience Opportunities
The District Municipality is extending an invitation to unemployed individuals currently residing within its area to apply for an 18-month work experience opportunity in Tourism and/or Hospitality Organizations as part of the Garden Route Skills Mecca Initiative. Preference will be given to applicants with disabilities, aged between 18 and 35.
Program and Eligibility Requirements:
This program offers an 18-month work experience placement at Tourism/Hospitality organizations in the Garden Route. Applicants will be selected based on the following prioritized criteria:
Individuals with:
1. a NATED N6 Tourism/Hospitality Qualification requiring 18-months work experience for a National Diploma.
2. Local or International Tourism/Hospitality Qualification lacking work experience.
3. any Local or International Tourism/Hospitality Qualification with less than six months of work experience.
4. at least an NQF 1 Qualification aspiring to work in the Tourism/Hospitality Sector.
Applicants with a disability, supported by a medical certificate, are encouraged to apply and will be exempt from the above criteria.
Additionally, the GRDM will endeavor to evenly allocate applicants across all Municipal Wards in the District, subject to receiving a sufficient number of applications and available workplaces.
Scope of Work and Responsibilities:
The specific duties will be determined by the Tourism/Hospitality organization but may include administration, reception, room services, bar services, restaurant services, food services, customer services, or other tasks typical within the tourism and hospitality sector. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a pre-assessment to aid in their career development.
Stipends will be provided for the duration of the 18-month program by the District Municipality and are intended to cover meals, accommodation, and travel expenses. The program does not include uniforms, PPE, or equipment unless provided voluntarily by the host employer.
Applications will only be considered if completed in full and if the following documents are uploaded:
– South African ID Document issued within the last six months (certified copy)
– Highest educational qualifications obtained within the last six months (certified copy)
– Affidavit issued within the last six months confirming previous work experience, including any Learnerships (certified copy)
– Criminal record clearance report from the SA Police Services
For inquiries, please contact Mr. Reginald Salmons at 044-803 1363 or Mrs. Angela-Ziva Coetzee at 044 803 1344 during office hours.
X200 Tourism or Hospitality Work Experience Opportunities are currently available in the following municipal areas within the Garden Route District:
Total Opportunities Available:
– Hessequa: Between 20 and 30
– Mossel Bay: Between 20 and 30
– George: Between 20 and 30
– Knysna: Between 20 and 30
– Bitou: Between 20 and 30
– Oudtshoorn: Between 20 and 30
– Kannaland: Between 20 and 30
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If candidates are not contacted within two months of the closing date, their application should be considered unsuccessful.
Applicants must apply through the GRDM online system called Unemployed Solutions (red button) at https://skillsmecca.gardenroute.gov.za/
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