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Apply for The Taste Master Professionals Season 1

SAFTA award-winning reality show, The Taste Master SA, is on the search for new talented, trained chefs from around the country go head-to-head in a new addition of the popular show launching soon on SABC2

You’re not just a chef. You’re an ingredient curator, a sensory designer, an experience creator.
And now, your chance to launch your career to new heights: Taste Master is searching for South Africa’s next culinary innovators.

Your training, experience and passion could win you a professional role in the first Taste Master restaurant, in the Paarl vineyards.
The Taste Master Professional. This isn’t just a title; it’s your next career.

Applications for the Season 1 of The Taste Master Professionals are now open!

 

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Fill out the form

2. Upload your CV

3. Upload references from current or previous employers. 

4. Upload an image of yourself 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Monday 6 April 2026 at midnight. Applications are limited to first 1000 completed forms and no late applications will be considered. Ts&Cs apply 

To view the full Terms and Conditions please click on this link

APPLICATION FORM:

PLEASE NOTE:

Your entry will NOT be considered without a video entry.
There is a 1GB video size limit. Please use an online video compressor if your video size exceeds the upload limit. If you are unable to load your video or complete the entry form please email us here. 

All complete entries will be considered. Successful candidates will be contacted by 14 April 2025.

Terms and conditions apply.
Click here to see the full Ts&Cs for Season 6


PLEASE NOTE: If you are experiencing issues filling out the form or uploading your image, CV or references 

please email us with the info on your form and relevant documents. Click here to email us

TIPS:

Here are some tips on how to make your entry video extra delicious:

Spend about 30 seconds telling us about yourself, what is your name, where are you from, what are your hobbies and interests, why you love cooking or baking and of course tell us why you think you’re perfect for The Taste Master SA! We want to get to know you through this video so be open about yourself and your culinary story.

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