WE DON’T JUST TEACH BUSINESS,

WE BUILD FOOD ENTREPRENEURS.

Delicious Festival Trader Academy Powered by FoodBev Manufacturing SETA

WHO WE SUPPORT

The Delicious Festival Trader Academy Powered by FoodBev Manufacturing SETA, builds food entrepreneurs, caterers, bakers, and food traders, empowering them with the skills to take their businesses to the next level.

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OUR PROGRAMME

The programme is a focused blend of practical skills and entrepreneurial development.

Entrepreneurship + Design Thinking

Build the mindset that turns problems into opportunities.

Business Communication

Speak professionally to customers, suppliers, and partners.

Digital Marketing

Build your online presence and turn followers into customers.

Emotional Intelligence + Personal Development

Develop resilience to handle stress, rejection, and setbacks.

Environmental Awareness + Sustainability

Run a business that’s profitable and doesn’t trash the planet.

Hygiene & Food Safety

Get certified, stay compliant, and keep customers safe.

Being The Best at Business

Master workplace standards, procedures, and time management.

Being Safe

Learn first aid and fire safety for your food operations.

Financial Fitness

Know exactly what you’re making (or losing) on every sale.

Going to Market

Turn your idea into a product ready for retail.

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OUR PARTNERS

DFTA is proudly powered by its founding partner, FoodBev Manufacturing SETA

FoodBev Manufacturing SETA

City of Johannesburg Youth Directorate

Proudly South African

DStv Delicious Festival

What our Students Say

DFTA has taught me the magic of crafting a unique menu that stands out from the rest. Not only did it satisfy taste buds, but it created interest and entertained my clients.

Logain Mogale, Baked By Logain

It has given us confidence to expand the business. We were an informal trader who only worked on Sundays before the academy. We now operate a restaurant that opens 7 days a week. We teach our employees what we learnt with DFTA.

Landela Mashalaba, The Mashss

The Academy influenced me to be more creative with my social media and opened my eyes to the importance of food safety and pricing for profit. The social media classes helped me create eye-catching reels, present my food beautifully, and plan my posting timeline. Most importantly, it taught me attention to detail and how to engage with my customers online.

Mfundo Gasa, ELI Foods + Events