Want to make great money AND see the world? Cruise work is for you!
Cruise liners offer several job opportunities for young South Africans with great starting salaries.
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Thabo Shole Mashao speaks with Matt Lambert, CEO of the International Hotel School.
Listen below.
The job market on land can be tricky, but with the International Hotel School, you can find opportunities at sea.
A cruise ship career can give people an opportunity to gain work experience while earning very well.
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On a cruise ship, you usually start with a six-month contract, earning around R36 000 a month.
You live on the ship, with your food, laundry and accommodation covered.
You must be at least 21 and pass a medical exam.
Lambert says these cruise liners are floating cities and need all types of employees.
“There are hairdressers on board... there are retail assistants, physical assistants…”
- Matt Lambert, CEO - International Hotel School
“It is definitely a very mobile and versatile office, with some incredible experiences.”
- Matt Lambert, CEO - International Hotel School
The hotel school offers specialised training, especially in the culinary space, to prepare students for the specific needs of a cruise liner.
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