Jaydeen Greeff from Eersterivier began her journey at Bergzicht in 2022, and that same year, she qualified for the FSA program. Jaydeen excelled and has been selected to join the one-year Professional Cookery Chef Learnership. “Bergzicht showed me that hard work really does pays off. I love food and seeing how happy my food
Certified Food Service Assistant (FSA) Lukhanyo Gcolotela from Kayamandi is a passionate and dedicated culinary enthusiast who has harboured a love for cooking since his early childhood. “I am resilient and was determined despite difficult situations to always push forward and chase my dream. Cooking is my life and Bergzicht showed me it can
Certified Child Carer Ravin Appolis from Vlottenburg successfully completed the 13-week Child Care Program. “I enjoy working with children that is my reason I enrolled to do this program as this is my passion. I always wanted to help other people especially children and ever since I’ve joined Bergzicht my dream came true." "Bergzicht
Certified Health and Frail Care worker Chrisona Morris from Cloetesville, overcame all her life challenges. With very little family support and a challenging childhood, Chrisona has demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination throughout her journey. “I am a dedicated mother of two children, and they were my constant inspiration and driving force”. "I’m dedicated and
Thanks to Bergzicht, Pniel resident Leonie Peterson, Certified Child Care assistant has become a full-time teacher’s assistant at Junior Akademie in Stellenbosch. "I was just hanging around the house. I was constantly looking for work without any success," Leonie says. "My practical training at Junior Akademie led to an employment opportunity there. I currently have
Pniel resident Kirstin Bengston is married and a mother of three. She used to work at an agricultural company. However, she felt like she wasn’t fulfilling her life goals. “It was a big step for me to believe that I will be accepted in the programme,” Bengston says. “I was amazed when I got the
“We can use hardships like substance abuse, unemployment and poverty as an excuse or a stepping stone to greater things. The day you stepped into Bergzicht Training, you decided that you are not going to be a victim of your circumstances.” These were the words of Jeanneret Momberg, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Visit Stellenbosch
Twenty-two year old, Simonsig-born, Taryn Bianca Baadjies is one to look out for in the hospitality industry. Raised by her grandparents, the Bergzicht Training graduate experienced loss at a young age. “I lost my grandmother from cancer when I was 15 years old and unfortunately my grandfather passed away as well the following week. I
Celebrating heroes who have overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic was the theme of the day as Bergzicht Training honoured its frail care alumni who have been in employment for a year or longer. Addressing the alumni, Nathalie Skippers, who is responsible for Student Mentoring and Support at Bergzicht Training, said: “This event
In August 2020, as part of Women’s Month, Bergzicht Training launched a Facebook campaign, called #WhoIsYourSHero to celebrate the resilience of women. According to Bergzicht Training CEO, Renske Minnaar, the aim was to honour the women who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that Bergzicht Training empowers each individual it serves, as well as
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