Joburg City Theatres Learnerships 2026 / 2027

Are you an unemployed young person living in Johannesburg and looking to gain valuable workplace experience? The Joburg City Theatres Learnerships 2026 / 2027 offer an exciting opportunity for eligible youth to participate in a 12-month CATHSSETA-funded Learnership Programme in the hospitality industry.

This programme combines structured classroom learning with practical workplace experience, allowing participants to develop industry-relevant skills while preparing for future employment opportunities in hospitality and culinary services.

If you’re searching for the Joburg City Theatres Learnerships 2026 / 2027, this guide explains the eligibility requirements, programme benefits, application process, and tips to improve your chances of being selected.

About Joburg City Theatres (JCT)

Joburg City Theatres (JCT) is a municipal entity of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. The organisation is responsible for managing some of Johannesburg’s leading theatre venues while promoting arts, culture, entertainment, and community development.

Through partnerships with organisations such as CATHSSETA (Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority), Joburg City Theatres provides skills development opportunities that help unemployed youth gain practical workplace experience and recognised industry training.

Learnership Overview

The Joburg City Theatres Learnership Programme is designed to equip unemployed youth with both theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience within the hospitality sector.

Participants will attend classroom-based learning and complete workplace training, allowing them to develop valuable hospitality and customer service skills while preparing for careers in hotels, restaurants, event venues, tourism, and related industries.

Programme Details

• Programme: CATHSSETA Hospitality Learnership
• Organisation: Joburg City Theatres (JCT)
• Duration: 12 Months
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Learnership
• Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Funding: CATHSSETA

Skills and Competencies

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Professional behaviour
• Teamwork abilities
• Time management
• Reliability
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for hospitality and culinary services

What You Will Gain

Participants in the learnership will have the opportunity to:

• Gain valuable workplace experience in the hospitality industry.
• Receive structured classroom training.
• Develop customer service and hospitality skills.
• Improve communication and teamwork abilities.
• Learn workplace professionalism.
• Build practical experience that can strengthen future job applications.
• Improve employment opportunities within hospitality, tourism, and related sectors.

Why Apply for the Joburg City Theatres Learnership?

The hospitality industry offers a wide range of career opportunities, and this learnership provides an excellent starting point for young people who want to enter the sector.

Benefits of joining the programme include:

• Practical workplace experience.
• Industry-relevant skills development.
• Exposure to a professional working environment.
• Enhanced employability.
• Opportunity to gain experience through a recognised CATHSSETA-funded programme.

Who Should Apply?

This learnership is ideal for:

• Unemployed South African youth.
• Recent matriculants.
• School leavers.
• Young people interested in hospitality or culinary careers.
• Individuals living within the City of Johannesburg.
• Applicants seeking workplace experience through a structured learnership programme.

Documents You May Need

Before applying, prepare the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of your South African ID
• Certified copy of your Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent qualification
• Proof of residence within the City of Johannesburg (if required)
• Any additional documents requested during the online application process

Ensure that all documents are clear, certified where required, and up to date.

Tips to Improve Your Application

To increase your chances of being shortlisted:

• Update your CV with your latest qualifications and achievements.
• Highlight any volunteer work, customer service, or hospitality-related experience.
• Ensure your contact details are correct.
• Submit a complete application with all required supporting documents.
• Apply before the application deadline.
• Demonstrate your passion for the hospitality industry throughout the application process.

Career Opportunities After Completing the Learnership

Completing this learnership can help prepare participants for careers such as:

• Hospitality Assistant
• Hotel Receptionist
• Food and Beverage Assistant
• Restaurant Assistant
• Catering Assistant
• Event Operations Assistant
• Customer Service Representative
• Front-of-House Assistant
• Tourism Services Assistant
• Hospitality Administrator

The practical experience gained during the programme can also improve opportunities for future internships, permanent employment, or further studies in hospitality and tourism.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the programme, applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be between 18 and 35 years of age.
• Be unemployed.
• Reside within the City of Johannesburg.
• Have successfully completed Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Have English as a subject in Grade 12.
• Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Be passionate about building a career in the hospitality and culinary industry.
• Be willing to attend both classroom-based learning and workplace practical training throughout the programme.
• Not be registered on another learnership, internship, or funded skills programme during the learnership period.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, committed, and eager to learn.

How to Apply for Joburg City Theatres Learnerships 2026 / 2027

Required Documents

Applicants must submit certified copies of the following:

• South African Identity Document.
• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Proof of residence confirming residence within the City of Johannesburg (confirmation letter from the Ward Councillor).

Applications, together with the required supporting documents (cover letter, brief CV, proof of residence (i.e. letter from the Ward Councillor), recently certified copies of relevant certificates and the Identity documents not longer than three months), must be submitted to Nkosana Mathebula, Skills Development Facilitator, Joburg City Theatres, Email: jobapplications5@joburgtheatre.com . Applicants MUST quote the following reference number: REF. NO. JCT/2026/07.

Please note:

• Successful applicants will be required to sign a Learnership Agreement with the Joburg City Theatres, CATHSSETA and the training provider.
• JCT is an equal opportunity employer and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must have their own transport.
• Applicants must have NO criminal records.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• JCT is under no obligation to employ the learners on completion of the programmes.
• JCT reserves the right to place or not place applicants based on its needs and requirements.
• If you have not been contacted within two (2) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: Not sepecfied