/ 10 June 2016

Tourism

Tourism
Tourism

The exciting world of tourism offers a broad
range of careers – from chefs and restaurant managers through to event planners
and tour guides.

What
skills do I need?

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Excellent communication skills

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A flair for working with people

–       
Strong planning and
organisational skills

–       
A passion for travel and tourism

–       
A willingness to work long hours

–       
Computer literacy

–       
A Grade 12 Diploma pass, with
English and Mathematical Literacy

What are
my career options?

–       
Travel agent

–       
Tour operator

–       
Tour guide

–       
Leisure activity coordinator

–       
Event/conference organiser

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Hotel manager

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Resort Manager

–       
PR/marketing manager

–       
Catering and hospitality:
restaurant food and beverage/service (waiter, barman, cook, chef, manager)

What are
some of the qualifications?

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Tourism Management Diploma

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Tourism Marketing Diploma

–       
Diploma in Tourism and
Hospitality – Levels 3 – 7(Post-graduate)

–       
Travel & Tourism N4 – N6

–       
Certificate in Tourism Management

–       
BCom Tourism Management

–       
Certificate in Food Preparation
and Cooking (Culinary Arts)

–       
Diploma in Food Preparation and
Cooking

–       
Diplomas in Professional Cookery;
Food Safety & Catering; Advanced Professional Cookery; Patisserie &
Confectionary

Useful
contacts

– South Africa Tourism

Tel: 011 895 3000

www.southafrica.net

– Department of tourism

0860 121 929

www.tourism.gov.za

Professional
bodies

– Tourism Business Council of South Africa

Tel: 012 664 0120

tbcsa.travel

– Federated Hospitality Association of South
Africa

Tel: 0861 333 628      

www.fedhasa.co.za/

– Culture Art Tourism Hospitality and Sports
Sector Education and Training Authority (Cathsseta)/ Tourism, Hospitality &
Sport Education & Training Authority (THETA)

Tel: 011 217 0600

www.theta.org.za

– South African Chefs Association

Tel:  011
482 7250

www.saca.co.za

– Chartered Institute of Tourism and
Hospitality (ITH)

Tel: 011 513 3455

ith.org.za

 

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