Programmes & Qualifications

Whether you are leaving school with stars in your eyes or upskilling for the next promotion, there is an IHT programme to match your ambition.

Diploma students in uniform learning rooms-division management
Flagship Qualification

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Our signature three-year diploma is a complete grounding in the business and art of hospitality, blending academic study with supervised industry placement every year.

NQF LevelLevel 6 (360 Credits)
SAQA ID63169
Duration3 Years • Full-time • Contact Mode
IntakesFebruary & July
PlacementStructured industry internship each year
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Inside the Diploma

What You Will Study

Three progressive years take you from hospitality fundamentals to confident management.

Year One

Foundations of Hospitality

  • Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
  • Food & Beverage Service
  • Front Office & Reception
  • Professional Cookery Basics
  • Communication & Customer Care
  • First Industry Placement
Year Three

Management & Leadership

  • Strategic Hospitality Management
  • Financial & Revenue Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
  • Wine & Beverage Studies
  • Management Placement & Capstone
More Ways to Learn

Other Programmes

Higher Certificate students at a hotel front desk
NQF 5 • 1 Year

Higher Certificate in Hospitality

A one-year stepping-stone qualification perfect for school-leavers, covering the operational essentials of front office, food & beverage and housekeeping. Articulates into Year Two of the Diploma.

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Professional cookery students working a busy training kitchen line
Professional Cookery

Certificate in Professional Cookery

An intensive, kitchen-based programme for aspiring chefs — classic technique, modern Cape cuisine, food safety and menu costing, taught in our manor kitchens and practice restaurant.

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Short course students at a wine tasting and barista station
Short Courses • 1–12 Weeks

Skills & Short Courses

Focused, practical short programmes in Wine Appreciation, Barista Craft, Events Management, Food Safety (HACCP) and Front Office Systems — ideal for working professionals.

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Where It Leads

Careers Our Graduates Build

Hotel Management

Duty Manager, Rooms Division Manager, General Manager

Culinary

Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Restaurateur

Food & Beverage

F&B Manager, Sommelier, Banqueting Manager

Events & Lodges

Events Coordinator, Lodge Manager, Guest Relations

Not Sure Which Programme Fits?

Download a full prospectus or request a call from our admissions team — we'll help you choose the right path.

How to Apply