Are you passionate about food, cooking, and hospitality? The Professional Cookery Learnership 2026 offered by African Global Skills Academy provides unemployed South African youth with an opportunity to gain valuable culinary skills, workplace experience, and an accredited qualification while earning a monthly stipend.
This 12-month learnership programme is designed to prepare aspiring chefs and hospitality professionals for successful careers in the food and hospitality industry.
Professional Cookery Learnership 2026 Overview
Programme: Professional Cookery Learnership 2026
Company: African Global Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd
Qualification: Professional Cookery NQF Level 4
Training Location: Johannesburg (Braamfontein)
Duration: 12 Months
Monthly Stipend: R3,000
Closing Date: 12 June 2026
About the Learnership
The Professional Cookery Learnership Programme provides learners with practical workplace training and mentorship while studying towards an accredited qualification. Successful candidates will receive a certificate accredited by CATHSSETA upon completion.
This opportunity is ideal for young people interested in building a career in:
- Professional Cooking
- Culinary Arts
- Food Preparation
- Hospitality Management
- Restaurant Operations
- Catering Services
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be an unemployed South African citizen
- Must reside in or around Johannesburg (Braamfontein)
- Must be between 18 and 27 years old
- No work experience required
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of Matric Certificate or Grade 11 School Report (dated within 6 months)
- Certified copy of South African ID (dated within 6 months)
- SARS Letter
- Documents must be submitted in PDF format
- Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered
Benefits of the Learnership
Successful learners will receive:
- Accredited NQF Level 4 qualification
- Workplace-based learning experience
- Professional mentorship and coaching
- Exposure to the hospitality industry
- Monthly stipend of R3,000
- Improved employment opportunities after completion
How to Apply
Applicants should send their applications to:
Email Subject: Professional Cookery 2026
Required Documents
- Updated CV
- Certified ID Copy
- Certified Matric Certificate or Grade 11 Report
- SARS Letter
Important Dates
Applications Close: 12 June 2026
Important Note: If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Why Choose a Career in Professional Cookery?
The hospitality and food service industry continues to create employment opportunities for skilled professionals. A Professional Cookery qualification can open doors to careers as:
- Chef
- Sous Chef
- Kitchen Assistant
- Catering Assistant
- Food Preparation Specialist
- Restaurant Team Member
- Hospitality Professional
For young South Africans looking to enter the hospitality sector, this learnership provides an excellent starting point.
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