Studying Hospitality Management can lead to a career path that has a wide variety of job descriptions such as Catering Assistant, Restaurant Manager, Executive Chef Hotel Receptionist, as well as Hotel Manager.
Because of the broad and vocational nature of the career prospects that come with pursuing this qualification, most tertiary institutions in the country offer it through a degree program such as a Bachelor of Hotel Management and BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. While other institutions offer it through a Diploma in Hotel Management.
Public universities and Private Colleges that offer this qualification include:
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- Durban University of Technology
- Vaal University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- University of Mpumalanga
- Unisa
- University of Pretoria
To learn more about these Universities and what they offer, click here.
- The Aleit Academy in Academic Partnership with César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
- IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management
- International Hotel School
TVET Colleges offer Hospitality courses as well. With some of these, Matric is not required. Click here to view the TVET Colleges in South Africa.
Some of the job responsibilities and duties for someone who possesses a qualification in Hospitality Management include, establishing standards for customer service, supervising and overseeing staff members as well as checking supplies and equipment quantity and quality among others.
For a full list of places to study hospitality, head to to Where To Study section.