Welcome to
NDS Chefs Academy
where passion is ignited, skills are mastered, and culinary dreams are turned into reality.
Our Story
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.
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.
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.
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
The Team
Meet Our Team
Lebo Lekotoko
Principal
Tshepiso Tunzi
Project Manager
Estelle Holtzhausen
Marketing Manager
Pontsho Mogoiwa
Lecturer
Jacobus Sutton
Lecturer
Nseya Tshitundu
Lecturer
Mpuse Mngoni
General Assistant
Lettia Letsela
General Assistant