Undergraduate Programmes
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Purpose:
The purpose of the diploma is to equip students with appropriate knowledge, technical and personal skills and attitudes to work effectively, efficiently and sustainably at operational and supervisory levels within the Food and Beverage Industry. Their basic managerial and high-level operational competencies in the food and beverage operation will provide the foundation to progress into managerial positions.
Career Opportunities:
Wine Server
Line Cook
Kitchen Helper
Food and Beverage Service Supervisor
Food and Beverage Server
Catering Manager
Beverage Services Manager
Bartender
Baker
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time
NQF Level: 6
NQF Credits: 360
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 September
Admission Requirements:
The prospective student must be able to express themselves clearly and correctly both verbally and in written English.
Evidence of some exposure to the food and beverage industry would be considered as an advantage but not essential. This could be in the form of the school subjects of hotel keeping or consumer studies or part- or full-time work experience in the industry proved in testimony from industry practitioner.
Selection Process: Online application
Duration of Study: 3 Years
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038 rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: D34FBQ
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to equip students to be competent in a variety of technical, managerial, personal and operational skills in the running of a tourism enterprise. The successful student will have developed a sound foundation for advancement into entry level and leadership positions, and to exploit entrepreneurial opportunities.
Career Opportunities:
Prepares the graduate with operational and managerial aspects to work in a variety of different tourism related sectors.
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time
NQF Level: 6
NQF Credits: 372
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 September
Admission Requirements:
A minimum APS of 22 with Mathematics or 24 with Mathematical Literacy. English 4 (50%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 3 (40%), or Mathematical Literacy 5 (60%).
Selection Process: Online application
Duration of Study: 3 Years
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038 rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: D34TMQ
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide prospective students with intellectual and theoretical knowledge as well as practical-workplace related managerial and leadership skills required for entry level professionals in the public and private hospitality environment.
Career Opportunities:
Accommodation Manager
Catering Manager
Chef
Conference Centre Manager
Event Manager
Fast Food Restaurant Manager
Hotel Manager
Public House Manager
Restaurant Manager
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 392
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 September
Admission Requirements: A minimum APS of 26 with Mathematics of 28 with Mathematical Literacy. English 5 (60%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 3 (40%), or Mathematical Literacy 4 (50%).
Selection Process: Online application and interview process
Duration of Study: 3 Years
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038 rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: B34HOQ
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with knowledge and skills within an inter-disciplinary tourism environment. The student will be prepared to enter both the public and private tourism sectors as entry-level non-professionals, and will be able to utilize and apply critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques within a tourism development and management environment.
Career Opportunities:
Entrepreneur, Travel Agent, Tour Guide, Tour Operator, Event and Conference Organiser, Public Relations, Marketing, Leisure Activity Co-ordinator, Visa Consultant, Researcher, Academia, Teaching, Training and Lecturing, Transportation, Car Rental Agent, Development Consultant, Corporate Consulting, National, Provincial and Local Government Tourism Departments and Agencies, Technical Writer and Editor, Website Developer and Manager, Travel Blogger, Sales Co-ordinator and Manage
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 362
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 September
Admission Requirements: A minimum APS of 26 with Mathematics of 28 with Mathemetical Litracy. English 5 (60%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 3 (40%), or Mathematical Literacy 4 (50%).
Selection Process: Online application
Duration of Study: 3 Years
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038 rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: B34TDQ
Purpose:
The purpose of the programme is to provide students with an academic learning opportunity to enter the hospitality industry at a middle management level, able to utilise and apply critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques. The student should be able to demonstrate and understand how to plan, organise, lead and control initiatives in hospitality management and hospitality operations; skills in revenue management thinking; apply marketing and human resource management principles; understand supply chain and logistics, and differentiate and apply different research methodologies within tourism and hospitality settings.
Career Opportunities:
Hotel Manager
Front Office Manager
Banqueting Manager
Food & Bev Manager
Cruise Ships
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time / Part-time
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 120
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 September
Admission Requirements: The minimum admission requirements for the Advanced Diploma (Hospitality Management) are a Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations or National Diploma in Hospitality Management, both at NQF Level 6. Applicants with any other Hospitality Management or Food and Beverage Operations related Diploma with a minimum (at of NQF Level 6) will also be considered. A minimum of 60% for the combined third-year modules, for only NQF level 6 qualification, is required.
Selection Process: Online application
Duration of Study: 1 /2 Years
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038 rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: A34HMQ
Purpose:
The purpose of this programme is to provide students with information and skills to operate and manage within an inter-disciplinary tourism environment to demonstrate evidence of independent cognitive and applied research skills.
Career Opportunities:
Conference Centre Manager
Customer Service Manager
Event Manager
Marketing Executive
Passenger Transport Manager
Sales Executive
Outdoor Activities/Education Manager
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time / Part-time
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 120
Application Start Date: 1 April
Application Close Date: 30 September
Admission Requirements: The minimum admission requirement for the AdvDip (Tourism Management) is an average of 60% of the third year modules in a Diploma in Tourism Management or any other Tourism/Management related Diploma at NQF Level 6.
Selection Process: Online application
Duration of Study: 1 /2 Years
Contact person: Ms R (Rakgadi) Tsosane, 011 559 1038 rakgadit@uj.ac.za
Programme Code: A34TRQ