Marriott / Protea Hotels Accelerate Programme 2026
A three-year youth development traineeship in either hospitality management or professional cookery, where trainees rotate through up to three Marriott/Protea hotels gaining practical and.
Apply for the Marriott / Protea Hotels Accelerate Programme
Provider: Marriott International (Protea Hotels by Marriott) • National
Program Overview
Program Details
Key Benefits
- ✓NQF Level 4 accredited qualification
- ✓Real workplace experience with a recognised employer
- ✓Stipend: Marriott learner stipend
- ✓Mentorship and structured on-the-job training
- ✓Strong pathway toward permanent employment
Entry Requirements
- ✓South African citizen by birth, aged 18-22 (must not turn 22 in the application year)
- ✓Completed Matric (Grade 12 / NQF 4) with all 7 subjects passed and an overall average of at least 50%
- ✓English passed at minimum 50%; Pure Maths or Maths Literacy at least 40% (Accounting/Maths preferred at 50%+)
- ✓Must NOT already hold any post-Matric / NQF 4 / NCV 4 qualification
- ✓For the 3-Year Accelerate Programme: at least one year of full-time hotel-industry experience (completion of the Orientation year); apply with updated CV, certified ID and certified Matric results
Career Opportunities
On successful completion, learners can pursue roles such as:
How to Apply
Check the requirements
Confirm you meet every entry requirement before you apply.
Prepare your documents
Certified ID, matric certificate / qualifications, CV and any supporting documents.
Apply online
Submit your application via the official Marriott International (Protea Hotels by Marriott) careers portal.
Assessments & interview
Shortlisted candidates complete assessments and interviews.
Placement
Successful learners sign a learnership agreement and begin the programme.
⚠️ Good to Know
STATUS: Recurring annual program, confirmed still running. The official program page (protea.marriott.com/accelerate-program/) and the careers.marriott.com portal are both live. A distinct 2026 intake was promoted across SA aggregators in late Oct/Nov 2025; the prior 2025 cycle closed 28 Feb 2025. As of June 2026 the…
• Only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted — check the official portal for the latest intake dates.
• Learnerships are aimed at unemployed South African youth; preference is often given to candidates from designated groups.
• Beware of scams — GoCareers never charges for applications, and neither do legitimate employers.
Ready to apply?
Head to the official Marriott International (Protea Hotels by Marriott) careers portal to submit your application.
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