Graduates

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

Natassja: ‘Bergzicht is the best thing that ever happened to me’

Certified Food Service Assistant (FSA) Natassja Doko from Jonkershoek found a new purpose and empowerment by discovering her vocation through Bergzicht’s support and skills training development. “Bergzicht is the best thing that ever happened to me!” she says. I have thoroughly enjoyed the skills training and I absolutely love my work! I am gaining experience

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Freshly certified: 11 FSA alumni ready for work

Eleven students received their certificates after having completed the Cathsseta-accredited Food Service Assistant (FSA) training programme at Bergzicht Training & Development on Thursday, 1 December. Congratulated at a ceremony in Stellenbosch, the cohort was the first to graduate from Bergzicht’s newly accredited training kitchen, which had been inaugurated in September 2022. At a special event

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Heartfelt Celebration Day Encourages All

Bergzicht Training & Development honoured their working alumni on Wednesday, 16 November 2022. Heartfelt expressions of appreciation were accompanied with a joyful and vibrant Celebration Day atmosphere. The prizes awarded to alumni totalled R35 000 in value. Keynote speaker Marli Goussard, Enterprise Development Consultant at Ranyaka and co-founder of Co-Create Hub quoted Prof. Rudzani

Bergzicht Training and Development & Development Frail Care Graduates Ready to Enter Workforce

Stellenbosch-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Bergzicht Training & Development recently hosted the Remgro-funded Health and Frail Care certification ceremony for Group 4 of 2022. The joyous event saw 14 graduates receive their certification for this 15-week full-time course. Bergzicht focusses on producing high quality, relevant and in- demand training. This accredited Health and Frail Care

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