Marriot International: Youth Trainee Programme 2026
Company : Marriot International
Location: South Africa
Closing date:
Not Specified
About Marriott International
Marriott International is one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, operating a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts across luxury, premium, and select-service brands. With a global presence spanning numerous countries, Marriott is known for high service standards, strong brand recognition, and a focus on guest experience, innovation, and sustainability within the travel and tourism industry.
About the Programme
Marriot International is now seeking candidates to apply for their Accelerate Orientation Trainee Programme.
Marriot International Offers 2 Programmes:
- Accelerate Orientation Trainee Programme
- 3-year long Accelerate Programme
The Accelerate Orientation Trainee Programme is a One year programme designed to give candidates practical working experience in a hotel. It is a prerequisite to entering the 3-year long Accelerate Programme. The purpose of the Orientation year is for the candidate to obtain realism of career choice and suitability for the industry; before applying and committing to the 3-year long program.
The 3-year long Accelerate Programme is a youth development program in either hospitality management or professional cookery that spans over a period of 3 years. It is aimed at South African nationals; and is designed to successfully drive increased levels of engagement and interest into this ever-growing sector. The objective of Accelerate is to ensure that each individual receives development, both practical and formal academic, to serve as a foundation for their career in hospitality.
Programme Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen by birth
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 22; and not turn older than 22 in the year being applied for
- Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent qualification
- Must have passed all 7 Matric (Grade 12) subjects; preferably each subject must be achieved at 50% and higher
- Candidates that do not meet the required Matric results will be reviewed on a case by case basis
- Only applicants that do not have any post Matric / NQF 4 / NCV 4 qualifications will be considered
How to Apply
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