G4J Tourism Challenge Fund

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is requesting organisations implementing tourism development projects or programmes in the categories of Tourism Infrastructure Support and Tourism Product Development Support to apply for project funding via the G4J Tourism Challenge Fund. The Growth for Jobs (G4J) strategic framework is the Western Cape Government’s new economic growth plan which aims to achieve private sector-led breakout growth and create jobs.

SIGNAGE ADVERT APR 2023

Tourism businesses in Theewaterskloof Municipality are urged to apply for tourism signage boards through Regional Tourism Liaison Committee (RTLC).

The purpose of tourism road signs is not intended to advertise a tourism attraction, but to guide the public to a facility while a person can enjoy an excursion.

PLEASE NOTE: National roads are governed by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), provincial roads by the Provincial Roads Department (PG: WC), district/secondary roads by the District Council and normal streets by the Local Municipality.*

TOURISM WORKSHOP INVITATION

Theewaterskloof Municipality cordially invites you to attend a Stakeholder Engagement Session with :

❖ Department of Economic Development and Tourism ( DEDAT)
❖ Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
❖ Women in Tourism
❖ Halal Tourism

Date: FRIDAY, 03 MARCH 2023

Time:  09H00 – 15H00

Venue:  CALEDON TOWN HALL

For more information and to RSVP for attendance, kindly contact:

Busisiwe Fadana – Busisiwefa@twk.gov.za/ 028 214 3310
Duncan Plaatjies- duncanpl@twk.gov.za

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: WINE SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMME 2023

The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Tourism World invites applicants from the Western Cape Province to apply for the Wine Service Training Programme. The programme is targeted at unemployed youth to widen employment opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

(NB: Prospective beneficiaries from Overberg, West Coast, Stellenbosch and West Coast Districts are encouraged to apply.)

Enquiries: TEL: 031-5663999/ Email address: recruitment@calypsogroup.co.za

Applications must be delivered online through the email: recruitment@calypsogroup.co.za

A GUIDE TO BECOME A TOURIST GUIDE

For information on accredited training providers and programmes, contact CATHSSETA on 011 217 0600 or visit www.cathsseta.org.za. To verify qualifications recognised by SAQA, please contact 086 010 3188 or visit www.saqa.org.za

For enquiries or to lodge appeals to the National Registrar of Tourist Guide, please contact: The Department of Tourism on 0860-TOURISM or 0860 868 747 or via email at TouristGuideEnquiries@tourism.gov.za or visit www.tourism.gov.za

FOOD SAFETY ASSURERS SKILLS PROGRAMME

The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Tourism and Business Institute of Southern Africa invites applicants to apply for the Food Safety Assurers Skills Training Programme.

Send application to:  www.ttbisa.co.za/applications​

Closing Date:   17 February 2023

Enquiries:       Business Institute of Southern Africa

Telephone: 021 448 5432/3  or Email address: info@ttbisa.co.za​

Tourism Incentive Program

The new 100% rebate from the Tourism Incentive Program provides an unique opportunity for non – graded establishments to be graded and quality assured. It has been confirmed that TIP funding has been made available for the 2022/3 financial year.

https://www.tourismgrading.co.za/assets/Uploads/10031125-TGCSA-Grading-Criteria-Booklet-REV-20.pdf

Please contact me via WhatsApp on 0823390336 or e- mail chris@tourismexcellence.co.za

WESGRO Leisure Event Partnership Applications

Wesgro will only consider partnering with events that fall out of peak season for the region wherein the event falls (this excludes jewel events).

Events therefore have to take place within the below months:

  • Cape Winelands – April to October
  • Cape Westcoast / Weskus – February to July /October to November
  • Cape Overberg – May to September
  • Cape Karoo – All year round
  • Garden Route & Klein Karoo – April to October

Applications open on 1 February 2023 and the deadline to submit applications is 28 February 2023. No applications will be accepted after the closing date.

For further assistance, kindly contact eventsdmo@wesgro.co.za

VISIT : WWW.WESGRO.CO.ZA TO APPLY ONLINE