Sun International Invites Qualified South African Youth to Apply for Their Professional Cookery Learnership Programme (10 Vacancies) – Applications Close Soon
Are you passionate about cooking and eager to gain real work experience? The Maslow Hotel Sandton, part of the well-known Sun International group, is offering 10 Professional Cookery Learnership opportunities for 2025. This is a fully paid 12-month programme aimed at unemployed South African youth who have completed their Grade 12. The programme is also open to candidates living with disabilities. Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow, and build a real future in the hospitality industry.
What’s This Learnership All About?
This cookery learnership is designed to help young South Africans kick-start their careers in hospitality—especially in the culinary world. You’ll not only get practical work experience at the luxurious Maslow Hotel in Sandton, but you’ll also walk away with a formal qualification if you complete the programme successfully.
In simple terms: You’ll learn how to cook professionally, work with real chefs, gain valuable skills, and earn a certificate that can help you get a real job afterward.
And guess what? You’ll be learning while actually working in a hotel! That’s a huge opportunity to see what it’s really like to work in a busy, high-end kitchen.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is looking for young people who are serious about a future in cooking or hospitality. If you’ve finished your Matric and want to do more with your life, this could be the perfect first step.
Here’s what you need:
- A South African ID
- A Matric Certificate (or something at the same NQF level)
- A short CV (curriculum vitae)
- A motivational letter (this is a short letter explaining why you want to do the learnership)
- If you already have a certificate in hospitality or cooking, that’s a bonus—but not required
Soft skills you should have:
- Be friendly and able to talk well with others
- Love cooking and be excited to learn more
- Be ready to solve problems and handle challenges
- Speak and write in English clearly
- Be able to work flexible hours, including shifts (like evenings or weekends)
How Does It Work?
This is a 12-month programme that combines classroom learning and real work. That means:
- Theory Learning: You’ll be taught about food, kitchens, safety, customer service, and more.
- Practical Work: You’ll actually work in a real kitchen at the Maslow Hotel, helping to prepare food and serve guests.
- Formal Qualification: If you finish all parts of the programme successfully, you’ll get a recognised qualification that can help you get a job or continue your studies.
This isn’t just training—it’s the real deal. You’ll be signing a legal learnership contract with the hotel and the training provider. So yes, it’s a serious commitment. But if you stick with it, it can lead to a full-time job in hospitality or open doors to further learning.
Why Should You Apply?
Let’s be real: Getting a job straight out of school is hard. This learnership gives you a chance to stand out. You get:
- A year of real experience at one of the top hotels in the country
- A certificate that proves you know what you’re doing
- A chance to work with skilled chefs and mentors
- Support if you’re living with a disability
- Skills that can help you anywhere in the world
Final Thoughts
There are only 10 spots available, and applications will close soon. If you’ve got the passion, the right attitude, and the drive to learn, this could change your life. The Maslow Hotel is known for excellence, and getting a foot in the door here can be your launchpad to a great career.