Build your future in hospitality

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From Food Handler to Chef, explore a structured learning journey that combines essential theory, hands-on kitchen practice and workplace experience.

Why learn with THA

Why Choose Transvaal Hospitality Academy?

Explore training built around practical kitchen skills, workplace readiness and guidance throughout your learning journey.

Practical skills

Develop food preparation, kitchen safety and professional service skills.

Workplace experience

Apply your learning in real hospitality environments according to programme requirements.

Accessible training

Study at Thulamahashe or Middelburg, with Admissions support from enquiry to enrolment.

Learning at THA

From the classroom to the kitchen

Hospitality training develops both technical skills and professional habits. THA combines structured learning with practical activities and programme-specific workplace experience.

Knowledge & understanding

Build understanding of food safety, hygiene, kitchen operations and hospitality professionalism.

Hands-on practice

Practise food preparation, cookery, presentation, baking and service skills under trainer guidance.

Workplace preparation

Develop teamwork, discipline and confidence for hotels, restaurants, lodges, catering and food-service businesses.

Life at the Academy

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Student funding support

Need help exploring study funding options?

We want prospective students to have the opportunity to explore ways of financing their hospitality training. Through Student Hero, eligible applicants may be able to access guidance on available study funding options.

  • Explore study finance possibilities with specialist guidance.
  • Funding enquiries are voluntary and separate from your course application.
  • Funding availability and approval depend on the relevant finance provider's criteria.
Request funding assistance Funding assistance is not a bursary or a guarantee of approval. Completing the enquiry does not guarantee funding approval.
Optional funding assistance

Would you like help exploring study funding with Student Hero?

Choosing Yes opens the contact form. Your details will not be submitted until you complete the form and confirm consent there.

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QCTOCATHSSETASouth African Chefs AssociationWorld Association of Chefs Societies