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This page is only if you live more than 75 km OUTSIDE OF CAPE TOWN

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

ICT’S PRIMARY MISSION is to offer training to people who have never worked or who have limited work experience and limited training. Therefore, please understand that there is a VERY LOW CHANCE you will be accepted to ICT if:
 

  1. You have been repeatedly employed.

  2. You have had previous training of three months or longer in hospitality or any employable field.

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If you fit into either of these two categories, ICT believes you are ahead of the game.  We would like to see you make use of your previous experience or certification.

Application Downloads Are Open For
Class 52: August 2025 - March 2026

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FORMS
Please note that we no longer accept submissions by email

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YOU MUST HAND-DELIVER your completed application and all attachments to:

 

Woolworths Building, 34 Adderley Street,
Cape Town 8000

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We are located close to Cape Town Terminus, across the street from Golden Acre Mall, on the corner of Adderley Street and Strand Street. 

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The only date and time to deliver your application is MONDAY, 16 JUNE, 07:00 – 09:00.  No forms will be accepted before or after that date and time.

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After that, your first interview will be FRIDAY, 20 JUNE, 07:00.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • 16 June, 07:00-09:00: Hand-deliver your application forms to ICT.

  • 20 June, 07:00: Your first interview at ICT.

  • 30 June -1 July: Your second interview at ICT.

  • 7-8 July: Your third and final interview (if you are asked to return after your second interview)

  • 4 August: Start of class.
     

  • The only accepted forms must have"For Class 52 Only" printed on the first page.

  • Attending any interview is not a guarantee of admission.

ICT IS SERIOUS ABOUT TIMEKEEPING
Please do not be one minute late for any ICT interview. If you are late we will sadly turn you away. We know there can be any number of transport problems, but if you want to be a professional, you must NEVER BE LATE.

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CLASS FORMAT

8 Months / 3 Phases

THERE IS NO STIPEND
You will earn NO money until the end of your 6th month of training. You MUST provide your own transport. You MUST have a phone and provide your own data & airtime. You and your family MUST be prepared for this.

PHASE 1

ONE MONTH: Attending ICT one day per week and completing all all homework assignments.

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PHASE 2

FOUR MONTHS: Various weeks of practical and theoretical studies at ICT combined with internships in Cape Town restaurants or hotels

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PHASE 3

THREE MONTHS: PAID employment in a Cape Town restaurant or hotel

You must successfully complete all three phases in order to receive your ICT certificate.

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THINGS YOU MUST KNOW

  • You may NOT apply to ICT if you are the primary caretaker of a child under 2 years of age. The demands of the professional kitchen will interfere with your important parental responsibilities.
     

  • You must be age 21 or over AT THE TIME YOU APPLY.  There is no upper age limit.
     

  • Tuition is free.  Matric is not necessary.  Classes are full-time and only in Cape Town.
     

  • You must give 100% effort at all times.  Class times are 07:00–16:30, Monday through Friday, including public holidays and one weekend day.  You must commit all of your time and energy to your training
     

  • ICT provides no stipend, transport or accommodation. You must have a stable home and be able to financially support yourself for the entirety of your training.  This includes always having data and airtime on your phone.
     

  • Good health and physical fitness are a must.
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  • Foreign nationals are welcome to apply. You must have an Asylum Seeker permit or Asylum Status or a Work permit in your passport.
     

  • If you are accepted to ICT, you must undergo a criminal record check. Having a criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify you from being admitted. Even if you have a criminal record, we encourage you to apply.​

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • ​You must download the application forms ONLY for yourself.  Do not download the forms and give them to another person.
     

  • Any incomplete or improperly submitted applications will NOT be considered.
     

  • You must attend THREE INTERVIEWS in Cape Town to be considered for acceptance.
     

  • Attending the interviews does not guarantee acceptance to class.
     

  • NO ONE IS PERMITTED TO POST OUR APPLICATION FORMS ANYWHERE ON ANY SOCIAL MEDIA. You may post a link to this page, but not to the application itself.

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BE SMART - BE PREPARED

Know these things BEFORE you apply to ICT.

  • ​ICT trains people for careers in the professional kitchen. YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THE LIFESTYLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL CHEF.  Learn about it.  Know what you are getting into.  You wouldn't want to be part of a soccer team if you didn't like to run.  You should know about the mental and physical challenges, the long hours and hard work that are part of the job.  You will leave home early and return home late.
     

  • You must be able to work nights, weekends, and public holidays.  There are NO DECEMBER HOLIDAYS in the hospitality industry.
     

  • Start RIGHT NOW to get physically fit.  At ICT, you will do gym every day.  You will be on your feet, moving quickly.
     

  • Classes are in English only.  We understand that most people struggle with English. That is ok. That is nothing to be ashamed of.  Just be prepared to try your hardest all the time.
     

  • Drinking alcohol, smoking dagga, or using any other recreational drugs will not be permitted at any time while you are an ICT student.
     

  • Start building a professional mindset today.  Start reading or watching videos about successful people. Expose yourself to new ideas. Don't just sit at home waiting for a phone call.  If you prepare yourself for your interviews, you will be ahead of the crowd.​

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By clicking below, I confirm that I have read and understood all of the above, and that I am downloading an ICT application form for MY PERSONAL USE ONLY.

I understand that am not permitted to post the forms on ANY social media site and am not permitted to give them to anyone else.

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