Welcome to NDS Chefs Academy

where passion is ignited, skills are mastered, and culinary dreams are turned into reality.

Founded in 2013, NDS Chefs Academy was established to bridge the gap for students unable to meet traditional university admission requirements. We provide an alternative pathway to quality education, helping students build rewarding careers in hospitality.

Our executive leadership brings over 30 years of experience across Hospitality, Tourism, Information Technology, Business Management, and Education and Training. This expertise drives our hands-on approach, focused on achieving outstanding results and building lasting relationships that speak to our commitment to quality and professionalism.

NDS Chefs Academy students and culinary work

You're just 3 steps away from an exciting adventure!

Ready to Begin Your Hospitality Journey?

1.Course Outline

Explore our wide range of culinary & hospitality programs and find the one that fits your passion and career goals.

2.Enroll Online

Complete your easy online registration — it only takes a few minutes to secure your spot.

3. Start Journey

Step into our kitchens, meet your mentors, and begin the exciting path toward becoming a professional chef.

Culinary training and kitchen environment

Our Mission

Offer superior and relevant Education and training in the Hospitality and Tourism industry delivered by our experienced and industry specialist lecturers. Upskill employees in hospitality using cutting-edge training methods. Offer a career for aspiring student chefs and hoteliers in the Hospitality and Tourism industry. Advance skills levels and knowledge in the Hospitality and Tourism industry, through research, development, and application of the best practices and thereby ensuring our competitive edge. Advance and maintain high levels of professionalism, which will ensure that our students reach their full potential and thereby provide excellent service to respective companies and businesses.


NDS Chefs Academy campus

Our Vision

Become the leading and most preferred service provider of world-class education, skills development and training in the Hospitality and Tourism industry through innovative and practical training methods while creating exceptional value for our stakeholders.

Values

  • Accountability and Transparency
  • Discipline
  • Effectiveness and Adaptability
  • Efficiency
  • Embrace Diversity
  • Excellence
  • Inclusivity
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Respect
  • Responsiveness
  • Teamwork
  • Ubuntu

Meet Our Team

Lebo Lekotoko
Lebo Lekotoko Principal
Tshepiso Tunzi
Tshepiso Tunzi Project Manager
Estelle Holtzhausen
Estelle Holtzhausen Marketing Manager
Pontsho Mogoiwa
Pontsho Mogoiwa Lecturer
Jacobus Sutton
Jacobus Sutton Lecturer
Nseya Tshitundu
Nseya Tshitundu Lecturer
Mpuse Mngoni
Mpuse Mngoni General Assistant
Lettia Letsela
Lettia Letsela General Assistant