A funded Hospitality Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity is available in Hartbeespoort for candidates with Hospitality or Tourism-related qualifications or studies. The placement offers practical exposure within a professional lodge environment, giving candidates an opportunity to develop workplace experience in customer service, hospitality operations and hospitality management.
This valuable workplace experience opportunity through Career27 is suitable for candidates who are passionate about the hospitality industry and want to strengthen their practical skills. Applicants must already have funding that covers an internship, Work Integrated Learning (WIL), learnership or another relevant workplace-based training programme.
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Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opportunity | Hospitality Intern / WIL Placement |
| Industry | Hospitality / Tourism |
| Location | Hartbeespoort |
| Candidates | Hospitality and Tourism students or graduates |
| Programme Type | Internship / Work Integrated Learning |
| Funding | Existing workplace placement funding required |
| Closing Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Permanent Employment | Possible for the right candidate after successful completion |
About the Opportunity
The Hospitality Internship provides candidates with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a professional lodge environment.
The placement may also be suitable for Hospitality and Tourism students who require Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or practical workplace experience as part of their studies, provided they have suitable funding for the placement.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to gain exposure to customer service, hospitality operations and hospitality management while developing the professional skills required in a working lodge environment.
Who Should Apply?
The opportunity is suitable for candidates who:
- Have a Hospitality or Tourism-related qualification or are currently studying towards one
- Require an internship or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement
- Already have funding that covers the workplace placement
- Have good computer skills
- Are passionate about the hospitality industry
- Are hardworking and reliable
- Have a professional attitude
- Are based in Hartbeespoort or are willing to relocate
Candidates from Gauteng and North West are welcome to apply.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Hospitality or Tourism-related qualification or current studies
- Good computer skills
- Existing funding for an internship, Work Integrated Learning (WIL), learnership or another relevant workplace-based training programme
- Ability to provide details of the funding programme
- Ability to confirm how long the funding will cover the placement
- Based in Hartbeespoort or willing to relocate
- Hardworking and reliable
- Professional
- Passionate about the hospitality industry
Good communication and customer-service skills will be an advantage.
Work Integrated Learning Opportunities
Hospitality and Tourism students who need Work Integrated Learning (WIL) as part of their qualification may consider this opportunity if their WIL placement is appropriately funded.
Work Integrated Learning allows students to gain practical workplace exposure and apply knowledge gained during their studies in a real hospitality environment.
Candidates requiring WIL should ensure that their funding covers the workplace placement and that they can provide the required funding information when applying.
Funding Requirement
Applicants must already have funding that specifically covers the workplace placement. Suitable funding may include funding for an:
- Internship
- Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme
- Learnership
- Other relevant workplace-based training programme
Bursary funding does not qualify for this opportunity.
Applicants must provide:
- The name of their funding programme
- Proof or confirmation of funding
- The period covered by the funding
Only candidates who meet the requirements and have suitable funding in place will be considered.
Location
The opportunity is based in Hartbeespoort (Harties).
Candidates already living in Hartbeespoort may apply. Candidates from Gauteng and North West are also welcome to apply if they are willing and able to relocate where necessary.
Experience and Skills Candidates Can Gain
The placement offers practical exposure within a professional lodge environment.
Candidates may develop experience and workplace skills in areas such as:
- Customer service
- Guest interaction
- Hospitality operations
- Lodge operations
- Professional communication
- Workplace professionalism
- Hospitality management
The practical experience gained through an internship or WIL placement can help Hospitality and Tourism candidates strengthen their CVs and prepare for future opportunities within the industry.
Possibility of Permanent Employment
There is a possibility of permanent employment for the right candidate after successful completion of the internship or workplace placement.
Permanent employment is not guaranteed. Any future appointment will depend on the employer’s requirements and the candidate’s suitability and performance.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Updated CV
- Proof or confirmation of current workplace placement funding
- Details of the funding programme
- Confirmation showing how long the funding will cover the placement
Candidates applying for Work Integrated Learning should also ensure that their CV clearly indicates their Hospitality or Tourism studies and WIL requirements where applicable.
Useful Career27 Links
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How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications by email.
Application Email: boipelo@winvestafrica.co.za
Email Subject: HOSPITALITY INTERN
Applicants should submit:
- An updated CV
- Proof or confirmation of current funding
- Details of the funding programme
- Confirmation of how long the funding will cover the placement
Candidates should make sure that HOSPITALITY INTERN is used as the email subject.
Closing Date
14 September 2026
Applications should be submitted on or before the closing date.
Candidates should ensure that their applications contain the required funding information before submission. Applicants without suitable funding for the workplace placement will not meet the stated funding requirement.
Application Tips
Before submitting an application:
- Make sure your CV contains your correct contact information
- Clearly state your Hospitality or Tourism qualification or current studies
- Indicate if you require Work Integrated Learning where applicable
- State the name of your funding programme
- Confirm how long the funding will cover the placement
- Include proof or confirmation of funding
- Use HOSPITALITY INTERN as the email subject
- Check all attachments before sending the email
- Apply before 14 September 2026
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This opportunity gives Hospitality and Tourism candidates the chance to gain practical workplace exposure in a professional lodge environment.
For students requiring Work Integrated Learning, the placement may provide relevant practical exposure alongside their academic studies, provided their WIL placement is appropriately funded.
Candidates can also develop customer-service, hospitality operations and professional workplace skills that may be useful when pursuing future employment in lodges, hotels and other hospitality establishments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Candidates with Hospitality or Tourism-related qualifications or studies who meet the funding and location requirements may apply.
Can students looking for Work Integrated Learning apply?
Yes. The opportunity may be suitable for candidates requiring Work Integrated Learning (WIL), provided they meet the requirements and already have suitable funding that covers the placement.
Is funding required?
Yes. Candidates must already have funding that specifically covers their internship, WIL, learnership or another relevant workplace-based training placement.
Does bursary funding qualify?
No. Bursary funding does not qualify for this opportunity. Applicants must have funding that specifically covers the workplace placement.
Where is the opportunity based?
The placement is based in Hartbeespoort. Candidates from Gauteng and North West are welcome to apply and should be willing to relocate where necessary.
Is permanent employment guaranteed?
No. Permanent employment is not guaranteed. However, there is a possibility of permanent employment for the right candidate after successful completion of the placement.
What is the closing date?
Applications close on 14 September 2026.
How do I apply?
Send your CV and the required funding information to boipelo@winvestafrica.co.za using HOSPITALITY INTERN as the email subject.
Source and Publication Disclosure
This opportunity was provided directly to Career27 by the recruiter and Career27 has been authorised to publish and share the recruitment information with prospective applicants.
The opportunity details, requirements and application instructions in this article are based on information supplied directly by the recruiter.
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