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
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Strong planning and
organisational skills
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A passion for travel and tourism
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A willingness to work long hours
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Computer literacy
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A Grade 12 Diploma pass, with
English and Mathematical Literacy
What are
my career options?
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Travel agent
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Tour operator
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Tour guide
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Leisure activity coordinator
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Event/conference organiser
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Hotel manager
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Resort Manager
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PR/marketing manager
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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
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Diploma in Tourism and
Hospitality – Levels 3 – 7(Post-graduate)
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Travel & Tourism N4 – N6
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Certificate in Tourism Management
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BCom Tourism Management
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Certificate in Food Preparation
and Cooking (Culinary Arts)
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Diploma in Food Preparation and
Cooking
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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
