Joburg City Theatres (JCT) Learnership: Certificate in Professional Cookery (Level 4) Vacancy 2026 | Stipend: R3,500/month

Opportunity Overview

Joburg City Theatres (JCT), a municipal entity of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, invites unemployed youth residing within the City of Johannesburg to apply for a CATHSSETA-funded Learnership Programme.

This learnership offers a unique opportunity to achieve a Certificate in Professional Cookery at NQF Level 4. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and valuable practical workplace experience specifically within the hospitality industry over a 12-month period. A monthly stipend of R3,500.00 will be paid for the duration of the learnership.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be between 18 and 35 years of age.
• Be an unemployed youth residing within the City of Johannesburg.
• Have successfully completed Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Have English as a subject in Grade 12, demonstrating the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Be passionate about cooking and committed to pursuing a career in the hospitality and culinary industry.
• Be willing and able to attend both classroom training and workplace practical training for the full 12-month duration of the programme.
• Not be registered on another learnership, internship, or funded skills programme during this period.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, committed, and eager to learn.
• Have their own transport.
• Have no criminal record.

Key Responsibilities

During the learnership, participants will be expected to:

• Attend and actively participate in all classroom training sessions to gain theoretical knowledge.
• Engage in practical workplace training to apply learned skills in a professional environment.
• Learn and develop competencies required for professional cookery and the hospitality industry.
• Adhere to all programme requirements and workplace standards.

How to Apply

To apply for this learnership, follow these steps:

• Prepare your documents: Gather the following documents (all certified copies must not be older than three months):
• A cover letter.
• A brief, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Proof of residence confirming your residence within the City of Johannesburg (a confirmation letter from your Ward Councillor).
• Recently certified copy of your South African Identity Document.
• Recently certified copy of your Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.

• Submit your application via email: Send your complete application pack to the email address below.

Email Address: jobapplications5@joburgtheatre.com

Subject Line: Ensure you quote the following reference number in your email subject: REF. NO. JCT/2026/07

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 29 July 2026.