{"id":1694,"date":"2026-04-27T09:23:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:23:29","slug":"spur-learnerships-2026-barista-training-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1694","title":{"rendered":"Spur Learnerships 2026: Barista Training Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"469\">If you are passionate about coffee, customer service, and building a career in the restaurant industry, the <strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"204\">Spur Learnerships 2026<\/strong> programme offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical skills and recognised certification. This barista-focused skills programme is designed to equip unemployed youth in South Africa with the knowledge and workplace experience needed to succeed in hospitality.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"474\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1tlccoo\" data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"507\">About Spur Learnerships 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"812\">The learnership is offered by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Spur Corporation<\/span><\/span>, a well-known brand in South Africa\u2019s restaurant and hospitality sector. This fixed-term programme is based in Johannesburg and focuses on developing skilled baristas through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on training.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"998\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1uqiljx\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"850\"><strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"841\">Job Reference Number:<\/strong> BAR100<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iz5z99\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"866\">Industry:<\/strong> Hotel \/ Catering \/ Hospitality \/ Leisure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uccdr3\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"936\"><strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"925\">Job Type:<\/strong> Contract<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kxvd93\" data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"967\"><strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"952\">Location:<\/strong> Johannesburg<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hja268\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"998\"><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"981\">Salary:<\/strong> Market-related<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1138\">The programme integrates professional barista training with essential soft skills to improve employability and long-term career prospects.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"kuhe2i\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1166\">Programme Overview<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1364\">The Spur Barista Cadets Skills Programme goes beyond basic coffee-making. It is designed to develop well-rounded, workplace-ready individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1405\">Participants will be trained to become:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<li data-section-id=\"19t0n10\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1440\">Customer-focused professionals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1efqnv2\" data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1469\">Safety-conscious workers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rjyfb6\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1508\">Emotionally resilient team members<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m4oybp\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1561\">Skilled baristas with strong technical knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1566\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1mwnk2u\" data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1590\">What You Will Learn<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1699\">During the Spur Learnership Programme 2026, candidates will gain both technical and soft skills, including:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xd2dqo\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1728\">Barista &amp; Coffee Skills<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1b87k0p\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1775\">Professional coffee preparation techniques<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pv0a8h\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1839\">Understanding coffee beans, origins, and roasting processes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lf8t4q\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1885\">Beverage presentation and quality control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ufvbin\" data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1912\">Food Safety &amp; Hygiene<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1995\">\n<li data-section-id=\"e3vsup\" data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1954\">Workplace health and safety standards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hcn4aq\" data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1995\">Food handling and hygiene compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4f6nr1\" data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2024\">Customer Service Skills<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2163\">\n<li data-section-id=\"533y0g\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2067\">Effective communication with customers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"45c6h9\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2120\">Handling orders and delivering excellent service<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1algdss\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2163\">Building positive customer experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dwoy2b\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2200\">Workplace &amp; Professional Skills<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2319\">\n<li data-section-id=\"oftwuv\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2235\">Time management and delegation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b6x6z4\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2266\">Teamwork and collaboration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ttgv09\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2319\">Professional conduct in a restaurant environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"qj600d\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2345\">Personal Development<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2418\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1br50d7\" data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2370\">Emotional resilience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9luxdu\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2394\">Workplace readiness<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"58grx6\" data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2418\">Confidence building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2423\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"gud7ub\" data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2446\">What You Will Gain<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2558\">This learnership offers more than just training \u2014 it provides a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2758\">\n<li data-section-id=\"150yuhx\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2610\"><strong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2608\">SAQA-accredited, NQF-aligned certification<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iweca9\" data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2658\">Practical, real-world restaurant experience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11ezp5l\" data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2700\">Improved confidence and employability<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13h61du\" data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2758\">Industry-relevant barista and customer service skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10p70ta\" data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3097\">Advantageous:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3194\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cxq0wq\" data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3156\">Previous experience in customer service or restaurants<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ctwhd6\" data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3194\">Exposure to a barista environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"78f5es\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3215\">Key Attributes:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3401\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fv29v2\" data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3260\">Strong communication and teamwork skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"102hg8q\" data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3307\">Positive attitude and willingness to learn<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dhqmtr\" data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3343\">Reliability and professionalism<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a1ohxe\" data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3401\">Ability to travel between restaurants in Johannesburg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3406\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1f7r3ra\" data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2924\">Minimum Requirements:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3078\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1npcuqw\" data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2968\">Unemployed youth aged\u00a018 \u2013 35 years<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kv76qq\" data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3017\">Minimum qualification:\u00a0Matric (Grade 12)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2a46fm\" data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3078\">Interest in barista training and the restaurant industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3836\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1av3090\" data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3883\">Career Opportunities After the Learnership<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3964\">After completing the programme, successful candidates can pursue roles such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4073\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dutc6u\" data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3977\">Barista<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hd63uv\" data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"3997\">Waiter\/Waitress<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vh6wtt\" data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4022\">Restaurant Assistant<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10203xx\" data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4073\">Customer Service Representative in hospitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4160\">The skills gained are transferable across various hospitality and service industries.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4165\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1288frl\" data-start=\"4167\" data-end=\"4209\">How to Apply for Spur Learnerships 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4263\">To apply for the Spur Barista Learnership Programme:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4508\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1951ulm\" data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4293\">Prepare your updated CV<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17gq0wa\" data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4357\">Include certified copies of your ID and Matric certificate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10meu8k\" data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4435\">Ensure you meet all requirements before submitting your application<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spurcorporationjobs.mcidirecthire.com\/Vacancy\/ViewDetails?parameters=q4%2F37VDQTFWXnK7wNIeCPbo687eHwE2ALfsait9vgICXvOqN25DII02BuRS3D0qShqPnMm%2BEZf5x8bPGXkwJRvJb6UV7Q91FpJ5PZ4Reh%2Fukrce%2F62LBof%2BwX9atgb98QLgtPFTeXDPFlrApfa4xKkVS0WxDHXtu0dMmRq9%2BrJRBOdJkE9BOsLjmFfsQVPJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for Spur Learnerships 2026: Barista Training Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Closing date: Not 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