Government of Uganda (GoU) through the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MoTWA) and Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is in the fourth year of implementing the National Apprenticeship Program in the tourism and hospitality sector.
This 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 Fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV), 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 thereby 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 January 2027.
DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Title:
Apprentice
Number of Vacancies:
150 as detailed in the five trades/departments below:
- Tour Guide – 10 Positions
- Bakers – 20 Positions
- Receptionist – 20 Positions
- Cooks – 30 Positions
- Waitrons – 25 Positions
- House Keeping and Laundry – 20 Positions
- Baristas and Bartending – 20 Positions
- Coffee Experience Guide – 5 Positions
ELIGIBILITY
i. Applicants must hold qualifications (Degree, Diploma or Certificate) in Tourism, Leisure or Hospitality from a recognized University or Institution.
ii. Applicants should have completed their studies between 2022 to 2026 and are unemployed.
iii. Applicants are advised to apply for only one trade of interest.
iv. Interested applicants should attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts and a copy of the National ID.
v. Women and People With Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION METHOD
All applications should be online.
Application forms can be accessed from the link: https://bit.ly/mtwaunaf2026 not later than 17:00hrs on 17th November 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
Email: rhita.kabugho@tourism.go.ug
Tel: +256200780431
OR
The Office of Apprenticeship Superintendent
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Email: apprenticeshiptraining@mglsd.go.ug
Tel: +256 414230740
