The Department of Tourism, through its Social Responsibility Implementation (SRI) Programme, will host graduation ceremonies to honour Gauteng students who participated in the Tourism Buddies and the Wine Service Training progammmes in the 2014/15 financial year.
Minister of Tourism, Mr Derek Hanekom, and Deputy Minister, Tokozile Xasa, will officiate over the ceremonies where more than five hundred (500) students will receive their CATHSSETA accredited National Certificate in Accommodation Services NQF Level 2, and National Certificate in Food and Beverages NQF level 4.
In the 2014/2015 financial year, the Department of Tourism approved the training of learners. The learners enrolled in a 12-month learnership programme composed of 30% theory and 70% practical training, during which they were placed at various hospitality establishments within the province for workplace training.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Sedibeng (Vaal) – Graduation
Officiated by the Minister of tourism, Mr Derek Hanekom
Date: 24 November 2015
Time: 9h30 for 10h00
Venue: Bon Hotel Riviera – Sedibeng, Vereeniging
City of Johannesburg - Graduation
Officiated by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Tokozile Xasa
Date: 26 November 2015
Time: 9h30 for 10h00
Venue: Johannesburg City hall, Gauteng
Kindly confirm your attendance by no later than 23 November 2015 to:
Thapelo Mohale
Tel: 012 444 6619
E-mail: tmohale@tourism.gov.za
Phatisa Ntlonze
Tel: 012 444 6652
E-mail: pntlonze@tourism.gov.za
