Vacancy title:
Apprentice - Waitrons

[Type: INTERN, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality, Entertainment & Travel, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MoTWA)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 23 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Background

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

Title: Apprentice

Number of Vacancies: 150 as detailed in the seven trades/departments below:-

Tour guide

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 2022 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure:

All applications should be online.

Application forms can be accessed from the link: not later than 17:00hrs on 23rd January 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.