Occupational Certificate: Chef

Offered at 20 TVET colleges across South Africa for 2027

Occupational Certificate Hospitality, Tourism & Sport

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this occupational qualification are set by each college in line with the national curriculum document for this qualification, and generally start from Grade 9 (or NQF Level 1) or equivalent prior learning. Contact your chosen TVET college directly to confirm the exact subjects and grades needed for this intake.

About this programme

This occupational qualification trains learners in professional food preparation, kitchen management and culinary technique within a working commercial kitchen. It is registered on the OQSF and leads directly to the Chef occupation.

Possible careers

Chef

SAQA ID: 101697
Qualification Number: 343401100

NSFAS allowances apply to this qualification for learners who qualify - confirm the details with the college.

TVET admission doesn't use the standard APS scale - entry requirements above apply nationally, but always confirm current details with the college before applying.

Where to study this programme

Boland TVET College

TVET college · Western Cape

Coastal KZN TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

College of Cape Town

TVET college · Western Cape

Ekurhuleni West TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Elangeni TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

Esayidi TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

False Bay TVET College

TVET college · Western Cape

Goldfields TVET College

TVET college · Free State

Ikhala TVET College

TVET college · Eastern Cape

Majuba TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

Mopani South East TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

Motheo TVET College

TVET college · Free State

Sedibeng TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

South West Gauteng TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Tshwane North TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Tshwane South TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

Umgungundlovu TVET College

TVET college · KwaZulu-Natal

Vhembe TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

Waterberg TVET College

TVET college · Limpopo

Western TVET College

TVET college · Gauteng

This programme is a national occupational qualification registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, so its curriculum and outcomes are the same at every college that offers it. Application dates, contact details and campus locations differ by college - check the college's own page above for its specific details before applying.