More than 90 young South Africans from the Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces recently received their qualifications as chefs in a development expected to boost the local tourism, according to a government official.
Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela said the industry had been facing shortages of chefs with qualifications from accredited training programmes.
“"We have given you the skills,” he said while addressing the new graduates.
“Tourism has opened doors for new opportunities for you and today you are reaping the fruits of what you have planted."
Since its inception in 2011, the National Youth Chefs Training programme has given hope to 2 072 learners.
The programme is implemented by the South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs) and it is accredited by City and Guilds.
The Department of Tourism, through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), is continuously training young people between the ages of 18-35 in various fields within the Tourism and Hospitality sector.
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