Tsebo – Food and Beverage learnership

For someone who wants structured hospitality training rather than only entry-level service work, this opportunity could be a practical starting point. The Learnership – Food and Beverage (Gauteng) opportunity at Tsebo Catering in Sandton, Gauteng is aimed at applicants who want classroom-based learning together with workplace exposure while building skills in food and beverage service, customer care, health and hygiene, and hospitality operations.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Food and Beverage learnership programme designed to help learners build essential hospitality knowledge and service skills. The programme combines structured learning with practical exposure and is aimed at preparing learners for work in restaurants, catering environments, hotels, and other food service operations.

Note: This is not a standard permanent hospitality job. It is better suited to someone who wants formal workplace learning, guided practical exposure, and a recognised qualification pathway in the food and beverage field.

Who this opportunity may suit

• Someone with Matric who wants a structured hospitality learnership
• An applicant interested in food service, customer service, and dining operations
• A person who wants to build practical hospitality skills through formal learning
• Someone who is prepared to commit to a full 12-month programme

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical exposure to customer-facing food and beverage service, workplace hygiene, hospitality communication, and service area operations.

• Learn the layout, services, and facilities of a hospitality organisation
• Build understanding of the Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism industries
• Maintain health, hygiene, and a professional appearance
• Develop verbal communication and effective working relationships
• Display cultural awareness when dealing with customers and colleagues
• Perform basic calculations relevant to service work
• Prepare and clear areas for table service
• Provide table service and table drink service
• Maintain drink service and table service standards
• Clean and restock drinks machines and equipment
• Clean and store glassware safely
• Handle waste, cleaning equipment, and materials correctly
• Support buffet, carvery, and function-room service
• Monitor customer satisfaction
• Prepare and serve wine, spirits, and liqueurs
• Help supervise the running of a function
• Maintain safe and secure working environments
• Support first aid, coaching, training, and workplace development tasks
• Contribute to stock, supply, maintenance, and payment-point procedures
• Handle refunds and process calls professionally
• Plan, organise, and monitor work in your area of responsibility

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Certified Matric Certificate
• Must be able to read and write for the purpose of submitting a Portfolio of Evidence
• Must be able to commit to a 12-month learnership
• Must be a South African citizen with a valid RSA ID

Important note

• Tsebo states that internal candidates will be considered first before external applicants are reviewed
• Tsebo says it is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally

What this role really means

A food and beverage learnership like this usually means learning how service standards, hygiene, customer interaction, and hospitality teamwork work together in real workplaces. In practice, that can include preparing service areas, supporting customers, handling drinks and table service, and building the kind of workplace discipline employers expect in the hospitality industry. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are reliable, presentable, and genuinely interested in service work.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified Matric certificate
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting hospitality, service, customer-facing, or school activity experience shown clearly on your CV
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

Tsebo Solutions Group is an integrated workplace management solutions provider operating across services such as catering, facilities management, cleaning, hygiene, security, remote sites, engineering, and related workplace support services. Tsebo Catering Solutions focuses on food service and catering operations across business, healthcare, education, and other institutional environments. Visit the Tsebo website and the Tsebo Catering page for more information.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Matric qualification easy to identify near the top of your CV
• If you have any customer service, school event, catering, or hospitality-related exposure, mention it clearly
• Show that you are comfortable with hygiene standards, teamwork, and service work
• Keep your CV neat and easy to scan, because hospitality roles value presentation and professionalism
• Apply early instead of waiting for the last few days

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without a certified Matric certificate
• Submitting a generic CV that does not show service or hospitality interest
• Leaving out clear contact details
• Ignoring the 12-month commitment requirement
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting documents
• Waiting too close to the closing date to apply

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this opportunity. Tsebo states that it will not charge individuals seeking employment any fees for registration, application, administration, or placement.

How this opportunity was verified

We checked the official Tsebo vacancy for Learnership – Food and Beverage (Gauteng) and confirmed the title, reference number, location, contract type, closing date, course content, and minimum requirements before preparing this post.

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How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your profile fits the programme.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Complete your application through the official Tsebo careers platform.
5. Submit your application before 09 June 2026.