IIE Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management Course Requirements at TPHS
The Private Hotel School · School of Hospitality and Service Management
The IIE Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management is a higher Certificate offered by TPHS for 2027 learners, taking 1 year full-time to complete. 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 IIE Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management at TPHS
- NSC with a higher certificate pass and at least 30% in English
- Or NC(V) with a higher certificate pass and at least 40% in English
- Or Senior Certificate (amended) with a higher certificate pass and at least 40% in English
- International applicants need a SAQA evaluation showing NSC-level equivalence with at least 40% in English
About this course
The IIE Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management is a one-year, entry-level qualification that carries on the higher certificate once offered by The Private Hotel School. It is awarded by The Independent Institute of Education, sits at NQF level 5 and is worth 120 credits (SAQA ID 115450).
It suits school leavers with a higher certificate pass who want a quick, practical route into hotels, lodges, restaurants, conference venues and events. It also works as a first step for learners who do not yet qualify for a degree.
The programme is full-time and contact-based, with a February intake. It is offered at the Rosebank campus in Johannesburg and at the Emeris Ruimsig and Newlands (Cape Town) campuses.
Modules:
- Semester 1: Digital and Academic Literacies; Food and Beverage Studies; Introduction to Front Office and Rooms Division Management; Introduction to Hospitality Management.
- Semester 2: Basic Accounting; Food Service Management; Hospitality Legal Requirements; Hospitality Service Management; Work Integrated Learning 1.
The work-integrated learning module places students in a real hospitality business so they gain workplace experience before they finish.
Graduates can start working at entry level or apply to continue with the IIE Bachelor of Hospitality Management, subject to the IIE's admission rules.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Higher Certificate in Hospitality 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
IIE Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Event Coordinator. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like TPHS. Ask TPHS directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
TPHS’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
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 TPHS and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Emeris admissions page (emeris.ac.za/admissions), which now handles applications for the former Private Hotel School and IIE School of Hospitality and Service Management programmes. Upload a certified ID copy and your latest school results or final NSC certificate. After you accept an offer, a non-refundable R3 000 pre-registration fee secures your place and is later deducted from your fees. Apply early, as the programme starts in February.
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/higher-certificate-in-hospitality-management, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with The Private Hotel School before applying.