The Government of the Republic of Uganda (GoU) through the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MoTWA) and Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is implementing the National Apprenticeship Program in the tourism and hospitality sector.
The program is aimed at equipping unemployed graduates with work readiness skills along the tourism value chain by promoting employment-based skilling, reskilling and upskilling in line with the Uganda National Apprenticeship Framework (UNAF 2018), the Employment Act (2006), the Employment Regulations (2011) and the National Employment Policy of Uganda (2011). The Program is national in character targeting interested individuals from across the country.
The Permanent Secretary, MoTWA invites suitably qualified Ugandans who satisfy the criteria to apply for a one year on the job training opportunity leading to the award of UVTAB level II Certificate. The program will commence in April 2026. Details are as follows:
Title: Apprentice
Number of Vacancies: 100 as detailed in the four trades/departments below:-
Title
Cooks
30
Waitrons
20
House Keeping & Laundry
20
Baristas & Bartending
20
Eligibility
Applicants must hold qualifications (Degree, Diploma or Certificate) in Tourism, Leisure or Hospitality from a recognized University or Institution.
Applicants should have completed their studies between 2020 to 2025 and are unemployed.
Applicants are advised to apply for only one trade of interest.
Interested applicants should attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts and a copy of the National ID.
Women and People With Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
NB: Those that have already applied for these trades should not apply again.
Application Method:
All applications should be online.
Application forms can be accessed from the link: https://tinyurl.com/mtwaunaf2026 not later than 17:00hrs on 20th March 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For more information, please contact:
The office of the Assistant Commissioner, Human Resource Management Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities:
rhita.kabugho@tourism.go.ug
+256200780431
OR
For more information, please contact:
The Office of Apprenticeship Superintendent,
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development:
apprenticeshiptraining@mglsd.go.ug
+256414230740
