SASA Introductory Sommelier Certificate Exam - Cape Town

The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA)'s Introductory Sommelier Certificate Exam is aimed at any service professional looking to learn the basic skills of professional beverage service. Will require a basic knowledge of wine, South African wine regions and wine service.

How it works

The examination consists of two sections:

1. A closed book theory test with multiple-choice questions covering basic wine knowledge, basic wine service, general service etiquette, surface knowledge of other beverages, basic food and wine pairing and alcohol awareness

2. An oral examination based on real-life service scenarios with a focus on basic wine knowledge and wine service 

The SASA introductory Sommelier Examination is open to all SASA members to sit without any prerequisites (i.e. having completed any other relevant wine qualification), under the condition that the member has accumulated in his/her own opinion enough experience elsewhere to attempt the examination.

Costings

Exam: R500

Annual membership: R250 (must be a member to sit the exam)

To become a SASA member, click HERE.