Recruitment Portal for Hospitality Establishment Traineeship Programme

Introduction: The South African Government’s Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) presents a valuable opportunity for hospitality establishments to invest in trainees. Here’s how your property can benefit:

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Financial Incentives:

• With ETI, you can claim up to R100 per month for each trainee until 2029.
• Employers can use the monthly stipend as a contribution to their BBBEE skills scorecard under category B. Additionally, covering the tuition component allows claiming a combination of the tuition amount and stipend under the same category.

Benefits for Your Property:

• Gain financial benefits through the salary structure.
• Select trainees via a pre-screening process to ensure a specific caliber.
• Guide and coach trainees according to the ethos of your property.
• Benefit from the academic knowledge gained by trainees, including correct processes, cost-saving, and guest relations.
• Receive on-site support visits from a Student Facilitator.

Financial Example:

• Illustration based on the minimum wage and ETI for hospitality employees with more than 10 employees.

Expectations for Trainees:

• School leavers or students with a passion for hospitality.
• Ages 18-26, South African citizens, with English proficiency.
• Completion of Workplace Foundation Training before program commencement.
• Willingness to work industry-standard hours, including nights, holidays, and Sundays.

Role of International Hotel School:

• Responsible for recruiting and pre-selecting candidates to ensure quality.
• Assign a shortlist Facilitator to support students.
• Support academic development through online lectures and tutorials.

Responsibilities of Placement Property:

• Conduct final interviews for trainee selection.
• Assign mentors to trainees for enhanced success.
• Facilitate Work Integrated Learning modules, including department rotations and exam attendance.
• Enforce staff disciplinary code and provide regular performance feedback to the school.

Programme Structure:

• Two-year study program.

For more information, please visit our Traineeship Programme portal

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