Gastronomy Culture Guilds of South Africa -Gcgosa

This past weekend we had to bid farewell to one of our own, a fellow chef who has hung up her apron for the last time and departed this earth — Rosina Tshegofatso. May her soul rest in peace.

I would like to sincerely thank all the chefs who took the time to attend Tshego’s funeral and stand with the family during this difficult time. Your presence did not go unnoticed. As chefs, we always say we are a family — but family is not proven by words, it is proven by presence.

It is important that when one of us departs, we show up and stand together. Unfortunately, we seem to see the same faces at many chefs’ funerals. That raises an uncomfortable but necessary question: what kind of family are we if only a few consistently carry the responsibility of showing up?

Another painful reality we must reflect on honestly is the visible divide that sometimes appears along colour lines. Many of us black chefs have made it a point to attend the funerals of our white colleagues, yet it is rare to see the same level of support when our black brothers and sisters pass on. This is not said to accuse, but to provoke reflection. Are we still that divided ngokwebala, even in moments where humanity and respect should come first?

Death humbles all of us. In those moments there is no hierarchy, no titles, and certainly no colour. There is only the profession we shared and the respect we owe one another.

On a personal note, I would like to thank Mahlomola, Lerato, and Andile for travelling with me to Rustenburg so that we could send Tshego to her final resting place. Your commitment to standing for our colleagues is deeply appreciated.

And to the chefs from Rusty Dusty — let us continue to stand together in both good and difficult times. Unity in our profession should not only exist in kitchens and competitions, but also when we say our final goodbyes.

Let us reflect, and let us do better as a culinary family.

Loving and taking pride in our culture, traditions, and heritage. Means
Enjoying and sharing our unique and diverse food.
Appreciating and wearing our traditional clothing with pride.
- Celebrating our vibrant music, arts, and cultural expressions.

A Moral Imperative
Embracing our heritage is not just a matter of personal preference; it's a way to connect with our roots, promote national unity, and preserve our cultural identity for future generations.

Haaaalaaaa to our South African Heritage

Important Update Regarding Cruise Job Opportunities
Greetings,

We wish to inform you that the previously scheduled interviews and prescreening process for cruise positions at Technopro in Midrand, Austin View for the 15th of September 2025, has been postponed to a later date. Unfortunately, the positions are not yet open for application.

Current Status
We have recruited a few candidates in June who are still in the process of finalizing their documentation or are on hold. We are currently seeking higher-position candidates, such as CDPs and Sous Chefs.

Important Considerations
We would like to bring to your attention that some of our CDP candidates have faced challenges with background checks and medical evaluations, particularly with regards to BMI. To increase your chances of success, we recommend maintaining a BMI below 35, ideally around 28-30.

Associated Costs
Please be aware that securing a cruise job involves various costs, including:

- Visa fees
- Medical evaluation costs
- Consultation fees

These costs are the responsibility of the candidate, and we regret that no sponsorship or financial assistance can be provided.

Future Opportunities
We will advertise as soon as we receive confirmation that positions are open, and we encourage interested candidates to apply. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to working with successful candidates in the future.

Thank you for your interest in cruise job opportunities with Technopro.

Regards
Techopro Team

"Heritage Month Greetings, Colleagues!

September is a time to celebrate our rich cultural heritage! As GCGOSA, we invite you to share what makes South Africa so unique. What's your favorite:
- Traditional dish?
- Cultural attire?
- Heritage practice?

Share your stories and photos with us on this our page as well as our whatsapp group. Let's showcase the beauty of our diverse heritage and inspire one another.

Let's celebrate our South African spirit!"

Chefs today are at UJ Auckland park as part of the research to demonstrate that indeginous ingredients are more nutritious than chemically grown alternatives. We encourage chefs to imcorporate these native foods into their menus as part of this initiative. Join GCGOSA to help promote this important agenda and increase awareness about the benefits of indeginous foods

interviews are closing today, those that might have missed the opportunity, do not worry we will be back again in September from the 15th, please only send your CVs closer to the time as we do other recruiting. Interviews will be carrying on until Midnight.
Good luck to those that have made it through the first interview.
Tough luck to those that didn't make it, go prepare yourself for the next interviews in September.

We are still interviewing for the cruise Jobs until Tuesday the 10th of June, Send your CV, then come to for an opportunity to go overseas. Your Journey to one of the best Jobs in the world beggins with us.
Work while you travel

good morning, i am glade to announce that the cruise will be accepting Zimbabwean citizens only for higher positions from CDP, Baker, Pastry to sous Chef. Please note that these positions need well experienced individuals with proper track record. If you know that you will make it at the interview.. You can come to Ejaradini/ Technopro or CPSH in Midrand. We start interviews at 09:00 until late