Hospitality

The Hospitality sub-sector requires individuals who enjoy working with people, encompassing a value chain that includes accommodation and food and beverages. The accommodation branch features hotels, motels, guest houses, and camping sites, while the food and beverage segment includes restaurants, cafes, and bars. With the growth of facilities like Chisanyamas and institutional catering, employment opportunities in this sector have expanded. Predominantly made up of Small, Medium, and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs), the industry offers significant roles for owner-managed businesses. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy multi-skilled roles, this sector could be ideal for you.

The Hospitality industry is diverse, offering roles beyond hotels and motels, including opportunities on cruise ships, in spas, and at retirement communities. It is a billion-rand industry dependent on leisure time and disposable income and has been quick to adopt 4IR technologies. This includes online bookings, robotic room service, and digital hotel keys, as seen in the innovative practices at Hotel Sky in South Africa.

If you are interested in a career in this dynamic field, CATHSSETA can support you with funding for bursaries, learnerships, internships, and work-integrated learning programmes, as well as career advice. Employers can also access funding for skills development initiatives through CATHSSETA. For more information, please contact your nearest regional office.