Learners cook up a storm for learnership programme held in Emperors
"It was an enlightening experience for the group. To see theory translated into practice was an eye-opener for both the learners and their teachers."
Learners from Tembisa Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation, with a focus on hospitality and tourism, participated in a two-day job shadowing learnership programme.
The programme, hosted by Emperors Palace, started on October 3. They exposed 20 Grade 10 learners to the hospitality and tourism industry firsthand.
The learners gained valuable insight into the daily running of such a large hospitality complex.
This learnership programme is part of the ongoing partnership between Emperors Palace and the Tembisa school to grow future talent in the industry.
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The job shadowing included assisting seasoned Emperors Palace employees in hotel housekeeping and handling basic kitchen tasks under complex chefs.
With tourism on the rise, this vocation is vital within the South African hospitality industry, which can open careers both locally and internationally.
It was an enlightening experience for the group. To see theory translated into practice was an eye-opener for both the learners and their teachers.
Their teacher, Nonhlanhla Nxumalo, said the programme was a good experience for the learners.
“It is interesting how the Emperors Palace staff treat people. It is great,” said learner Sfiso Timande.
“After this experience, I want to work in this industry,” said Timande.
Fellow teacher Lesiba Khoza said it was exciting to see something in reality.
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“I learned the difference between a la carte and table d’hôte,” said Lesiba.
Learner Jabulani Mamiz said they learned that the hospitality industry can be challenging.
Jabulani said they also realised Emperors Palace was a lot bigger than expected.
