Mandarin Language Training for Tourist Guides

The Department of Tourism hereby invites applications from registered tourist guides operating across the country, to apply for the Foreign Language Training Programme that the Department will be funding for the 2025/26 financial year. The main objective of the training is to equip existing tourist guides with Mandarin language skills to enhance visitor experiences and better serve the needs of the Chinese market. The Department will be implementing the Mandarin language training at Hanyu Shuiping

Kaoshi (HSK1 and HSK2) for registered tourist guides. Upon completion of this phase and based on the outcomes of candidates’ official HSK1 and HSK2 exams, a further selection process will take place and candidates will be considered for admission into phase 2 of the programme which includes cultural immersion in China.

 

Registered tourist guides who are interested in participating in this programme will be required to submit a written motivation (not exceeding one page) giving reasons why they should be selected to undergo training in Mandarin. Please ensure that your full name and surname, along with certified copies of your South African ID as well as valid tourist guide registration card are also included.

 

All submissions must be sent via email to TGtraining@tourism.gov.za. Details regarding logistical arrangements will be communicated to all successful candidates only. Please note that training is usually implemented continuously for a specific period and may include physical classroom sessions in Gauteng and/ or online sessions. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.