Congratulations to our SUPREME Flour Siyabhaka Academy class of 2021!

Congratulations to our SUPREME Flour Siyabhaka Academy class of 2021!

At the end of August, our 14 SUPREME Flour Siyabhaka Academy learners graduated from the academy earning an NQF 2 and NQF 3 qualification. In addition to this the students have developed and gained valuable and practical baking skills that are needed in the baking industry at large. 

The SUPREME Flour Siyabhaka Academy aims to develop school leavers into a new breed of highly employable young baking professionals through an 18-month learnership that covers both theory and practical in-store bakery training. It is often attended by students with limited or no baking experience. 

Our learnership offers students the opportunity to receive training in a classroom environment and in an in – store bakery, whilst working in collaboration with our technical advisors. This provides our students with a balanced view of theoretical and practical training, which allows them to leave our academy with the understanding of recipe creation but also with the understanding of the philosophy and technicality behind the science of baking. In addition to the theoretical and practical training our students are also offered guidance, support, and mentorship through our technical advisors. 

A word from some of our graduates:

Boitumelo Aphane, one of this year’s graduates, emphasises that the Siyabhaka Academy has provided her with the foundation needed for her future. She states that “the programme focused on the production of both yeast and confectionary products which is a great advantage for future endeavours”. Her ambitions for the future are to never stop baking and to build a stable career in the FMCG industry, specifically in food production. Another Siyabhaka Academy graduate, Gugulethu Mlangeni, emphasises that the Siyabhaka Academy has provided her with the fundamental, yet most important, skills for the future. She hopes to open a fully functional bakery within her community to help and train aspiring bakers.

Congratulations again to our 2021 class of bakers. They have achieved a great success and are ready for employment. To learn more about the Siyabhaka Academy please visit our website: https://supremeflour.co.za/