Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Hospitality Management in South Africa

The Diploma in Hospitality Management is a comprehensive program that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the hospitality industry. It covers areas such as hotel operations, food and beverage management, customer service and event planning, fostering a solid foundation for professional growth.

Below are the possible career opportunities for Diploma in Hospitality Management graduates in South Africa:
a. Sales and Marketing Executive
b. Guest Relations Manager
c. Revenue Manager
d. Tourism Officer
e. Cruise Ship Manager
f. Venue Manager
g. Travel Consultant
h. Banquet Manager
i. Catering Manager
j. Hotel Manager
k. Restaurant Manager
l. Event Coordinator
m. Resort Manager
n. Food and Beverage Manager
o. Front Office Manager

Institutions Offering Diploma in Hospitality Management

•  Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) For candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before:
  -In addition to the general admission requirements, a minimum mark of 50% in one of the following subjects is recommended: Accounting, Mathematics, Business Economics, Economics, Mercantile Law, Hotel-keeping & Catering, or Home Economics. Candidates with 32 points or more on the CUT scoring scale will be automatically admitted to this programme. Due to the relatively high demand for places in this programme, no applicant with a score lower than 25 on the CUT scoring scale will be considered for selection (RPL cases excluded.)
  
  (ii) For candidates who completed the NSC in 2008 and thereafter:
  -In addition to the general admission requirements, a candidate will also be subject to a selection test and an interview. Consumer Science, Hospitality Studies, Accounting or Business Studies is recommended. Candidates with 32 points or more on the CUT scoring scale will be automatically admitted to the programme, subject to any other conditions that may apply. Due to the relatively high demand for places in this programme, no applicant with a score lower than 24 on the CUT scoring scale will be considered for selection (RPL cases excluded.) Candidates who score between 27-32 are invited for an interview and psychometric test.
  
  -Applicants in possession of the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be selected according to the selection requirements as approved by Senate.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Modules Overview:
  1. Level 1 (NQF level 5)
  -Culinary Studies and Nutrition I;
  -Food and Beverage Studies I;
  -Hospitality Communication I;
  -Hospitality Financial Management I;
  -Hospitality Health and Safety;
  -Hospitality Information Systems I;
  -Hospitality Management I;
  -Accommodation Management I;
  -Service Excellence I
  
  2. Level 2 (NQF level 6)
  -Culinary Studies and Nutrition II;
  -Food and Beverage Studies II;
  -Hospitality Communication II;
  -Hospitality Financial Management II;
  -Hospitality Information Systems II;
  -Hospitality Management II;
  -Hospitality Law I;
  -Food and Beverage Operations II
  -Professional Cookery II.
  
  3. Level 3 (NQF level 7)
  -Hospitality Financial Management III;
  -Hospitality Management Information Systems I;
  -Hospitality Management III;
  -Hospitality Law II;
  -Culinary Studies and Nutrition III,
  -Food & Beverage Operations III.
•  Centurion Academy, Gauteng  
  Admission criteria
  -NSC (Gr 12) with entrance to Diploma studies or National Certificate (Vocational) with the minimum requirements for entrance to Diploma studies, as specified by UMALUSI.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Course content
  -Hospitality Operations III
  -Culinary Studies III - Theory and Practical
  -Food and Beverage Management III
  -Human Resource and Financial Management
  -Hospitality Operations II
  -Culinary Studies II - Theory and Practical
  -Food and Beverage Management II
  -Business Management II
  -Hospitality Legislation
  -Hospitality Operations I
  -Culinary Studies I - Theory and Practical
  -Food and Beverage Management I
  -Business Management I
  -Events Management - Theory and Practical
  -Safety and Nutritional Planning
•  South African College of Business, Cape Town  
  Level 4 Diploma
  Duration: 12-18 Months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Grade 12 or equivilent NQF L4 Successful completion of CTH Level 3 Foundation Tourism & Hospitality.
  -Proficiency in written and spoken English
  
  Modules Overview:
  CTH Essentials of Finance in Tourism & Hospitality
  CTH Customer Service Management in Tourism & Hospitality
  CTH Global Tourism & Hospitality
  CTH Rooms Division Operations
  CTH Rooms Division Supervision
  CTH Food & Beverage Operations
  CTH Food & Beverage Supervision
•  Capital Hotel School, Pretoria  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Tuition fees: R 168,000
  
  Modules Overview:
  -Customer Service
  -Events Management
  -Leadership Skills
  -Understanding Cultural Diversity
  -Managing Conflict in the Workplace
  -Effective Communication within a Team
  -Sound Financial Principles
  -Conducting on the Job Training
  -Basic knowledge of Labour Relations
•  IHT Hotel School, Cape Town  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Course Overview:
  -Hospitality Communication
  -Hospitality Business Technology
  -Food and Beverage Studies
  -Culinary Studies
  -Accommodation Management
  -Hospitality Financial Management
  -Hospitality Business Management
  -Hospitality Health and Safety
  -Hospitality Law
  -Hospitality Marketing
•  Chefs Training and Innovation Academy, Pretoria  
  Duration: 12 months
  
  Course Overview:
  -Finance in Tourism & Hospitality
  -Customer Service Management in Tourism & Hospitality
  -Global Tourism & Hospitality
  -Rooms Division Operations
  -Rooms Division Supervision
  -Food & Beverage Operations
  -Food & Beverage Supervision
•  Swiss Hotel School, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Course Outline:
  -Food Preparation & Culinary Arts I
  -Food & Beverage Service
  -Food Preparation & Culinary Arts II
  -Bar & Beverage Management
  -Housekeeping Management
  -Front Office Operations
  -Student Support
  -Work Integrated Learning
•  International Hotel School, Durban  
  1. Internal
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -National Senior Certificate with a Diploma entry, or equivalent
  
  2. American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) recognition
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
•  R&B Hotel School And Training Academy, Gauteng  
  Qualifications :
  
  -Diploma in Food and Beverage Services
  -Diploma in Reception Operations and Services
  -Diploma in Accommodation Operations and Services Award in Food Safety in Catering.
  
  Career path:
  Graduates are groomed towards becoming a General manager in a Hotel.
•  University of Zululand Unizulu, KwaDlangezwa  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  NCS pass with a pass of at least 40% (level 3) in four recognised NCS 20- credit subjects, a pass of at least 50% (level 4) for English.
•  King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College, Mthatha  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 12 Certificate, and you may be asked to attend an assessment and interview.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town  
  Options
  1. Food and Beverage
  2. Professional Cookery
  3. Accommodation
  
  Duration: 3 years
•  NQtac Training Hospitality, George  
  Duration: 3 years
•  South African Hospitality Institute, Durban  
  

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