VerifiedYes. Many public TVET colleges offer hospitality, from the three-year NC(V) Hospitality to chef and cook occupational certificates. What differs is the practical training facilities, so it pays to look at those before choosing.
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Example hospitality facilities and costs
| College | What is published |
|---|---|
| Goldfields, Welkom Campus | Training kitchen, restaurant, bar and guest room for hospitality students |
| Western TVET College | 2026 fees: NC(V) Hospitality R20,584 a year; Chef Year 1 R16,123 |
| Thekwini, Cato Manor Campus | NC(V) Hospitality; older brochure fee R18,488 a year |
| SWGC, Roodepoort Campus | NC(V) Hospitality, Chef, Cook and Food Handler |
| Elangeni | NC(V) Hospitality at KwaMashu, Mpumalanga and Pinetown for 2027 |
A hospitality career ladder
- Food Handler or Cook certificate for kitchen work.
- NC(V) Hospitality or the Chef occupational certificate.
- Workplace experience in hotels, restaurants or catering.
- Supervisory or further study, such as a hospitality diploma.
Before you choose
- Ask to see the kitchen and training restaurant.
- Ask about workplace placements.
- Budget for uniforms and knife sets.
- Check whether the programme carries NSFAS allowances; Chef and Cook do on the DHET 2026 list.
NATED Hospitality and Catering N4 to N6 is being phased out with other N-courses. NC(V) Hospitality is not among the NC(V) programmes closing in 2027.
College list: TVET colleges offering hospitality.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study hospitality at a TVET college without matric?
Yes. NC(V) Hospitality accepts a Grade 9 pass.
Is NC(V) Hospitality closing?
No. It is not among the six NC(V) programmes closed to new Level 2 students from 2027.