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September 1, 2026 0 Comments

Online Business and Enterprise Development Training for Tourist Guides

The Department of Tourism is inviting registered tourist guides from across South Africa to apply for specialised Business and Enterprise Development Training. The training is funded by the Department of Tourism for the 2026/27 financial year.

Key information:

  • 👤 Who can apply: Registered tourist guides in South Africa
  • 💻 Training: Online Business & Enterprise Development
  • 🎯 Purpose: To strengthen tourist guides’ business, entrepreneurial and enterprise-development skills.
  • 📚 The programme is intended to support areas such as entrepreneurship, business planning, financial management, marketing, digital skills, legal compliance and business sustainability.
  • 🇿🇦 Target: The Department’s 2026/27 plan provides for 50 tourist guides to participate in Business and Enterprise Development training.
  • 💰 Funding: Training is funded by the Department of Tourism.
  • 📝 Applications: Applications must be submitted online.
  • Closing date: Monday, 7 September 2026 at 17:00.

Important: Interested tourist guides should submit their applications before the closing date, as late applications may not be considered.