Full-time qualifications
Comprehensive programmes including workplace experience so you’re job-ready when you qualify.
View courses →Train like a professional
NDS Chefs Academy is built around hands-on learning. You’ll spend real time in training kitchens, working with equipment and techniques used in restaurants and hotels.
Our lecturers combine classroom knowledge with industry experience so you graduate with skills employers recognise—from food preparation and kitchen management to customer service and workplace readiness.
Whether you study full-time, part-time, or join a short course, you’ll be part of a community focused on culinary and hospitality excellence.
What we offer
Part-time study
Flexible options for those balancing work or other commitments while building a career in hospitality.
View courses →Short courses
Focused skills workshops for different levels—from basics to specialist techniques.
View courses →ARPL & trade test
Recognition of prior learning and trade test routes for experienced industry professionals.
View courses →Campus & location
Our campus is based in Vanderbijlpark, with training spaces designed for realistic kitchen and service environments.
Student accommodation is not on-site, but options are available nearby—see our FAQ for more.