Diploma in Hospitality and Food & Beverage Management Course Requirements at CPUT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Cape Town Hotel School
The Diploma in Hospitality and Food & Beverage Management is a diploma offered by CPUT for 2027 learners. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Diploma in Hospitality and Food & Beverage Management at CPUT
National Senior Certificate with English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at level 4, Mathematics at level 2 or Mathematical Literacy at level 4, plus one of Accounting, Consumer Studies, Business Studies, Hospitality Studies, Life Sciences or Tourism (no minimum symbol specified for this subject). Relevant work experience is recommended, and applicants may be asked to take part in an informative one-on-one or telephonic discussion about the hospitality sector.
About this course
This diploma focuses on running the food and beverage side of hospitality operations, including restaurants, banqueting venues and catering services. It suits students with strong management ability and a genuine interest in food and beverage service, covering staffing, stock control and other operational tasks. Graduates find roles overseeing restaurants, conference and events venues, catering companies, and private or government dining facilities.
Possible careers
Banqueting Manager, Catering Manager, Events Venue Manager, Food And Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via CPUT's application system at www.cput.ac.za (or the exact URL if stated in the document).
Course intelligence for Diploma in Hospitality and Food & Beverage Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Restaurant Manager appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Diploma in Hospitality and Food & Beverage Management.
NSFAS funding
As a Diploma at CPUT, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
Meeting the requirements at an admission score of APS 26+ doesn’t guarantee a seat here, demand for this course tends to outstrip the places available, especially closer to the closing date. Apply early rather than waiting until the deadline.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with CPUT and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 May 2026
- Close: 31 August 2026
Dates anticipated for 2026 - confirm with CPUT directly nearer the time.
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Source: cape-peninsula-university-of-technology.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Cape Peninsula University of Technology before applying.