African Global Skills Academy Fast Food Services Learnership 2026
African Global Skills Academy, commonly known as AGSA, has opened applications for its Fast Food Services Learnership Programme for 2026.
The programme is aimed at unemployed young people residing in Cape Town who want to gain practical workplace experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Successful learners will work towards the National Certificate in Fast Food Services at NQF Level 3 and receive a monthly stipend of R3 500, subject to attendance and participation in all scheduled programme activities.
The programme is expected to begin on 01 September 2026.
Learnership Programme Overview
Organisation: African Global Skills Academy
Programme: Fast Food Services Learnership Programme 2026
Qualification: National Certificate in Fast Food Services
NQF level: Level 3
SETA: CATHSSETA
Programme location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Programme starting date: 01 September 2026
Monthly stipend: R3 500
Age requirement: 18 to 28 years
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Application method: Online only
Purpose of the Learnership
The programme is designed to help unemployed youth develop practical skills required in the fast-food, hospitality and catering industries.
Learners will combine structured classroom learning with workplace exposure and gain experience in areas such as:
- Food preparation.
- Customer service.
- Workplace hygiene.
- Food safety.
- Cash handling.
- Stock handling.
- Teamwork.
- Communication.
- Point-of-sale systems.
- Health and safety.
- Workplace professionalism.
Qualification Offered
Successful participants will work towards the:
National Certificate: Fast Food Services – NQF Level 3
The qualification is linked to CATHSSETA, the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority.
The programme provides learners with an opportunity to gain an accredited qualification that may support future employment in restaurants, take-away outlets, catering companies and other hospitality businesses.
Monthly Stipend
Successful learners will receive:
R3 500 per month
The stipend is subject to successful attendance of scheduled programme activities.
Learners must attend the required classroom sessions, workplace activities and assessments to remain eligible for payment.
The stipend is intended to assist with basic expenses such as transport and meals and should not be regarded as a permanent salary.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed.
- Reside in Cape Town.
- Be between 18 and 28 years old.
- Have an updated CV.
- Have a certified copy of a South African identity document.
- Have a certified copy of a Matric certificate or Grade 11 school report.
- Submit all required documents through the online portal.
- Be available to begin the programme on 01 September 2026.
No previous work experience is required.
Can Applicants with Grade 11 Apply?
Yes. Applicants may apply with either:
- A Matric certificate; or
- A Grade 11 school report.
The document must be certified and not older than six months at the time of application.
Who Should Apply?
The learnership is suitable for:
- Unemployed youth.
- First-time job seekers.
- Applicants interested in hospitality.
- Young people interested in food preparation.
- Applicants who want customer-service experience.
- Youth seeking an accredited qualification.
- Applicants interested in working in fast-food restaurants.
- Candidates willing to complete both classroom and workplace training.
What Learners May Study
The theoretical and practical components may cover:
- Preparing food according to workplace standards.
- Maintaining hygiene in food-service areas.
- Following food-safety procedures.
- Serving customers professionally.
- Operating point-of-sale systems.
- Processing basic cash transactions.
- Handling stock.
- Maintaining clean work areas.
- Communicating with customers and colleagues.
- Working effectively in a team.
- Following occupational health and safety rules.
- Managing routine workplace tasks.
Food Preparation Skills
Learners may gain practical exposure to:
- Preparing ingredients.
- Following food-preparation instructions.
- Handling food safely.
- Maintaining correct food temperatures.
- Preventing contamination.
- Cleaning utensils and work surfaces.
- Following portion-control guidelines.
- Supporting kitchen and service teams.
Customer-Service Skills
The programme may help learners develop skills in:
- Greeting customers.
- Taking orders.
- Responding to customer queries.
- Communicating clearly.
- Handling complaints professionally.
- Maintaining a positive attitude.
- Delivering efficient service.
- Supporting a customer-focused workplace.
Career Opportunities After Completion
The qualification may prepare learners for entry-level roles such as:
- Fast Food Assistant.
- Restaurant Crew Member.
- Cashier.
- Food Preparation Assistant.
- Customer Service Assistant.
- Kitchen Assistant.
- Shift Team Member.
- Restaurant Assistant.
- Catering Assistant.
- Counter Service Assistant.
Employment after the programme is not guaranteed, but the qualification and workplace experience may improve future job prospects.
Documents Required
Applicants must prepare:
- An updated CV.
- A certified copy of their South African identity document.
- A certified copy of their Matric certificate; or
- A certified copy of their Grade 11 school report.
Certified documents must not be older than six months.
Applicants should ensure that every uploaded document is clear and readable.
How to Apply for the African Global Skills Academy Fast Food Services Learnership 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the official AGSA learners portal.
Click here to apply for the African Global Skills Academy Fast Food Services Learnership 2026
During the application process, applicants should:
- Open the AGSA learners portal.
- Register an account or sign in.
- Select “I would like to apply for a Learnership.”
- Complete all personal information.
- Select Western Cape as the province.
- Select Fast Food Services as the work area.
- Upload an updated CV.
- Upload the certified identity document.
- Upload the certified Matric certificate or Grade 11 report.
- Review the application.
- Submit it before the closing date.
No email or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Learnership Application Closing Date
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
The programme is expected to begin on 01 September 2026.
Applicants should submit their applications early to avoid technical problems or incomplete submissions on the final day.
Application Outcome
Applicants who are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Only applicants who meet the requirements and submit complete applications may be considered.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting an application, confirm that:
- You are between 18 and 28 years old.
- You are unemployed.
- You reside in Cape Town.
- Your identity document is certified.
- Your Matric certificate or Grade 11 report is certified.
- Certified documents are not older than six months.
- Your CV contains current contact details.
- You selected Western Cape as the province.
- You selected Fast Food Services as the work area.
- Your application is submitted before 31 July 2026.
About African Global Skills Academy
African Global Skills Academy is a South African training and skills-development organisation that provides accredited learning and workplace-development programmes.
Its programmes are designed to help young people gain qualifications, workplace experience and practical skills that may improve their employability.
