The Sekunjalo Culinary Programme 2026 is a year-long initiative designed to equip unemployed youth, aspiring chefs, local farmers, and food entrepreneurs with practical culinary, hospitality, and business skills. This programme is facilitated by Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in partnership with the Wakanda Food Accelerator, targeting residents within Buffalo City to foster sustainable careers and enterprises within the food value chain.
About the Programme
Running for 12 months, the Sekunjalo Culinary Programme aims to provide participants with technical training and entrepreneurial know-how relevant to hospitality, catering, food production, farming, and food-related business development. Its interdisciplinary approach includes skills development not only for future chefs but also for food producers and entrepreneurs interested in building viable enterprises.
Who Can Apply?
- South African citizens or permanent residents with a valid South African ID
- Residents of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
- Individuals who have completed Grade 12
- Unemployed persons, self-employed individuals, or entrepreneurs
- Those available to participate full-time throughout the 12-month duration
- Applicants with an interest in hospitality, culinary arts, farming, catering, or food business development
Key Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate or latest academic results
- Certified South African ID copy
- Proof of residence within Buffalo City, provided by a local Councillor
- A detailed CV outlining relevant educational background and any related experience
Location and Availability
The programme is exclusively for residents of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and operates from the Sekunjalo Skills Development Training Centre located in Tyip Tyip. Participants will need to commit to full-time attendance for the full year of the programme.
Application Details
Applications must be hand delivered to the Sekunjalo Skills Development Training Centre, Tyip Tyip. Interested candidates should ensure all required documents are prepared and certified before submitting their applications. Electronic or postal applications are not accepted.
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Closing Date
The deadline for submitting applications is 21 September 2026.
Important Considerations
Applicants should carefully consider their long-term career objectives before applying. This programme provides foundational skills which can lead to further study or entrepreneurial ventures in the food sector. There is no official information confirming a stipend for participants, so applicants should not expect automatic financial support.
Original documents should be kept safe, with only certified copies submitted. No fees should be paid to secure a place in the programme, and applicants should beware of fraudulent job offers.
