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Lukhanyo’s love for cooking comes to life

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

Ravin’s dream comes true as she works with children

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

Chrisona: working with the elderly to support her children

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

Leonie: employed and full of confidence

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

Bergzicht Training and Development has much to celebrate at Alumni Celebration Day

“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

Taryn Baadjies has dreams of opening a restaurant one day

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

Bergzicht Training and Development celebrates our COVID-19 frail care heroes

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

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