How Do I Register For South African Tourism 2025?

How Do I Register For South African Tourism 2025?

if you want to join the growing South African tourism sector, You must understand how to register for South African tourist endeavours,

There are various processes involved in registering for South African tourism initiatives, including choosing your business type, adhering to legal regulations, acquiring licenses, joining industry groups, and efficient marketing. You can successfully register if you adhere to these guidelines and keep yourself updated.

TRAINING OF TOURIST GUIDES

To be accepted for registration, tour guides must have received training from approved training organizations. Before training begins, tour guides are tasked with checking the training providers’ registration status.​

On the website www.cathsseta.org of the Culture Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA), a complete list of certified training providers and assessors is available. Visit the SAQA website at www.sa qa.org.za to learn more about tourist guide programs that are approved by SAQA. The Tourist Guides Registration Offices located throughout the Provinces are another option for inquiries.

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Requirements for Tourist Guide Registration

Each of the nine provinces has a Provincial Registrar who is responsible for registering tour guides. The following minimal standards must be met to register as a tourist guide in South Africa:

• be a South African citizen or have a valid work permit;
• must have undergone training with a CATHSSETA-accredited training provider or any other accredited institution that offers programs recognized by SAQA;
• have a valid first aid certificate from an institution recognized by the Department of Labour;
• pay a registration fee of R240 (Renewable every 3 years)
• submit 4 passport-size photos;
• must submit a completed and signed registration form and the code of conduct and ethics upon registration.

Registration as a Tourist Guide

Before becoming certified, tour guides must fulfil specific requirements. You must possess the necessary credentials and training, adhere to the code of conduct, and have first aid training in order to work as a licensed tourist guide.

They place a high priority on the security of our guests. Their safety and the best possible experience are guaranteed when they travel with a licensed tour guide.

As soon as you become a licensed tourist guide, you are subject to the Tourism Act, which mandates that you possess the necessary credentials and behave professionally and in your client’s best interests.

The first step in becoming a registered tourist guide is to complete an accredited tourist guide training course  (list of accredited training providers).
Once registered as a tourist guide with the Tourist Guide Registration Office of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, you can begin contracting as a tourist guide or working for a tour operator.

Basic steps for registration as a tourist guide in the Western Cape:

Training

The initial stage is to finish a recognized tourist guide training program.

The Culture Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is where you can find out additional information and a comprehensive list of trainers and assessors. For further information, you may also inquire with the Tourist Guide Registration Office or get in touch with them directly.

Registration
Once training is complete, you must register with the Tourist Guide Registration Office.
You can register online. First, create a profile and log into the tourist guide online registration system.

Marketing
Once you have been trained, assessed, and registered, you will need to market yourself as a registered tourist guide by contacting tour operators for work.

Contact Details
The Tourist Guide Registration
The office is located at:
Ground Floor, NBS Waldorf Arcade
80 St George’s Mall,
Cape Town.

The Tourist Guide Registration Office is open on Mondays to Thursdays by appointment for the collection of cards and badges only.

Enquiries:
Tel: 021 483 2960/9008
Email: Registrar.Registrar@westerncape.gov.za

You can also complete this form to submit an online inquiry.

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