Junior Akademie

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