Top Hospitality Schools and Universities in South Africa

Studying Hospitality Management in South Africa: Opportunities and Institutions

Attaining a degree in Hospitality Management can open doors to exciting career opportunities around the world. Graduates can pursue roles such as Catering Assistant, Restaurant Manager, Executive Chef, Hotel Receptionist, Hotel Manager, and many more.

Career Prospects
Hospitality Management is a broad and vocational field, offering diverse job opportunities in hotels, restaurants, event planning, and catering services. Key roles include:

Catering Assistant

Restaurant Manager

Executive Chef

Hotel Receptionist

Hotel Manager

Educational Pathways
Most tertiary institutions in South Africa offer Hospitality Management through degree programs like a Bachelor of Hotel Management or a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. Other institutions provide diploma courses in Hotel Management.

Where to Study
Both public universities and private colleges offer Hospitality Management qualifications. Some of the notable institutions include:

Public Universities:

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

University of Johannesburg

Durban University of Technology

Vaal University of Technology

Central University of Technology

University of Mpumalanga

University of South Africa (Unisa)

University of Pretoria

Private Colleges:

Aleit Academy (in Academic Partnership with César Ritz Colleges Switzerland)

IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management

International Hotel School

TVET Colleges:
Many TVET Colleges offer hospitality courses, some of which do not require a Matric certificate. [Click here to view TVET Colleges in South Africa.]

Job Responsibilities
A qualification in Hospitality Management prepares you to:

Establish customer service standards

Supervise and oversee staff members

Monitor supplies and equipment quality and quantity

Manage daily operations to ensure smooth service delivery

For a full list of institutions offering hospitality courses, head to the Where To Study section.