Tourism & Travel Services

The Tourism and Travel Services sector offers numerous career opportunities and attractive benefits. It is rapidly expanding, with many prospects for those interested. In South Africa, this industry is a frontrunner in adopting new digital technologies. Students in Travel and Tourism can pursue fulfilling careers, from guiding tours in game parks to showcasing historical sites around town. The sector's value chain is extensive, including travel agencies, car rentals, safari operators, bus and cruise tours, tour guides, information centres, tourism authorities, event managers, and convention centres. It also spans international organisations, such as travel agents and transport services.

Career options in this field range from tourist guiding and resort management to travel consulting and agency management. There are also opportunities for entrepreneurs, with niches like bicycle tours in Soweto or hot air balloon rides offering unique experiences. The South African government supports this sector due to its significant job creation potential.

CATHSSETA provides funding for bursaries, learnerships, internships and work integrated learning programmes. We also offer career advice.

If you are an employer in the industry, you can contact us on how you can access funding from CATHSSETA for your skills development interventions.

For more information about this sector or for career advice, please contact your nearest regional office.