What Is This Course About?

Hospitality Management focuses on the operations of hotels, lodges, resorts, restaurants, events, and tourism establishments. Students learn customer service, food and beverage management, housekeeping, front office operations, hotel administration, event planning, and hospitality law.

The course prepares students for management roles in the hospitality and tourism industry by teaching leadership, communication, marketing, business management, and practical service skills. It includes both theory and hands-on industry training.

Which South African Universities Offer Hospitality Management or Related Programs?

Universities and Universities of Technology

• Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) – Hospitality Management

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) – Hospitality Management

• Durban University of Technology (DUT) – Hospitality Management

• Central University of Technology (CUT) – Hospitality Management

• Vaal University of Technology (VUT) – Tourism and Hospitality

• Nelson Mandela University (NMU) – Tourism and Hospitality-related programs

• University of Johannesburg (UJ) – Tourism and Hospitality (in related departments)

(Note: Traditional universities focus more on Tourism or Consumer Science, while Universities of Technology are the main providers of Hospitality Management.)

Which TVET Colleges Offer Hospitality Management?

TVET Hospitality Programs

Most TVET colleges offer:

• Hospitality (N4–N6)

• Professional Cookery

• Food Preparation

• Catering Services

• Tourism (related)

TVET Colleges Offering Hospitality

• False Bay TVET College

• College of Cape Town

• West Coast TVET College

• Boland TVET College

• Central Johannesburg TVET College

• Ekurhuleni West TVET College

• Ekurhuleni East TVET College

• Sedibeng TVET College

• Tshwane North TVET College

• Tshwane South TVET College

• Coastal KZN TVET College

• Majuba TVET College

• Umfolozi TVET College

• Buffalo City TVET College

• Eastcape Midlands TVET College

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as:

• Hotel Manager

• Restaurant Manager

• Front Office Supervisor

• Food and Beverage Manager

• Guest Relations Officer

• Event Coordinator

• Catering Manager

• Accommodation/Housekeeping Supervisor

• Hospitality Trainer

• Cruise Ship Staff