About HIPSA

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Key Challenges faced in the Hospitality Sector

–Inequality, unemployment and poverty

Slow economic growth and recessions
Ravages of the COVID-19-Industry slow down

–Skewed organisation of professions in the industry

Ill-defined designations
No measures nor structured RPL mechanism within the industry
No record keeping of designations within the industry
No correlation between standards and professional designations (with International and/or local bodies)

–Learners from TVET Colleges are not work-ready

–Township & Rural communities remain on the periphery of the industry

–Youth and Women remain on the periphery

–Shortage of Occupation and Managerial based skills

–Poor career development, support and advice

–Industry perceived as a “part time waiting room”

The contribution of the Hospitality and the Tourism Industry to the GDP of South Africa was in excess of $13.2 billion US dollars in 2021. Hospitality is therefore a major and significant contributor to the economy, and this has informed the Objectives of HIPSA.

Champion recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Facilitate the entry of graduates into the sector.

Quality Control of credit bearing training programmes relevant to Industry.

Defining career pathways and professional prospects for all levels of workers in the Industry.

To keep a record and facilitate the supply of qualified professionals to meet the demands of the Industry.

Foster and develop an Entrepreneurial and Self Employment paradigm to facilitate economic growth.

Establish bridging platforms for people within the industry who continue to function on the periphery, of the Industry.

Key Functions of HIPSA

ADVOCACY

Be the ‘Voice of the Professionals’ in the industry
Protect the interests and professional status
of our members
Encourage international best practices

AWARD DESIGNATIONS

Identify Designations
Develop and Register Designations
Develop a professional designations structure
Structure/System

ADMIN

Upload Professionals to the National Register
Maintenance of National Database
Management and Mobilisation of
Grants and Projects

QUALITY ASSURE PARTNERS AND PROVIDERS

Endorse Training Provider Accreditation
Review Qualifications and Unit Standards
External Moderation (QA)
Contact portal for the Training providers
Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators

COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT QUALITY AUTHORITIES

SAQA
QCTO
Training Providers
DOL
SETA’S

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

Create Framework, Structure and
System for CPD
Provide Training and Support for CPD awards
Provide a Compliance Officer for CPD consultation

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Senamile Mazibuko is the CEO of HIPSA and is abiliy assisted by an Industry Board of officers who are driven to ensure that the professional body for the hospitality industry is professionally managed, and meets the requirements as specified by SAQUA.

She is an accomplished and well positioned individual and has applied her skills broadly in the Hospitality Industry. As an integral part in the establishment of hotels, from construction to commission, she has managed and operated hotels for private owners successfully in rural South Africa.

Currently Ms Mazibuko manages many projects and is also an active participant in social responsibility platforms.

Senamile Muzibuko

CEO