If you are interested in the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) Learnership 2025/2026? We are pleased to guide you on how to apply for the latest learnership programme.
Let’s begin with What is a Learnership? A learnership can be described as a training programme that consists of both theory and practical elements. It offers a way for you to gain work experience, as well as an NQF registered qualification. All learnerships are managed by Sector Education Training Authorities (SETAs).
National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences Learnerships 2025
The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) was formally established on 5 December 2013 as the result of extensive work towards drafting the 2011 Charter for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
The overall mandate of the NIHSS is to develop and set up the institutional and logistical framework for the envisioned higher education institution for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The role of the Institute is, broadly, to enhance and support the HSS in South Africa and beyond, and to advise government and civil society on HSS-related matters. It does so through its various programmes, including the Catalytic Projects, the Doctoral Schools and the African Pathways Programme, and through supporting the DHET in the implementation of the proposed corrective interventions. In addition, the NIHSS envisions a tertiary education system serving as an equal partner with centres of excellence in the Global North and the Global South in the world’s knowledge production and dissemination.
Further functions of the NIHSS include: providing services to the higher education sphere within the HSS; advancing learning within its specific scope or application by ensuring collaboration or collaboration of the work of higher education institutions; and advising the Minister on matters relating to its specific scope or application, or to higher education generally.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences recruitment exercise. INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED members of the public can apply for any of the positions available at the South Africa National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
This page shows you how to apply for National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, NIHSS internships 2025 dates, application form, requirements, qualifications, guidelines, portal, and updates for free.
Eligibility & Requirements
To qualify for the internship, you need to possess all the required qualifications and meet all requirements before applying for the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) Learnerships 2025.
Entry requirements can be accessed from the official National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences Learnerships Portal according to the position.
In general, the applicant must meet some basic requirements like:
- Applicants must be a citizen of South Africa or have valid work and possess an Identity Card.
- You must not have partaken in any other learnership prior to this application
- A valid Grade 12 / Martic certification
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age
- Must hold a diploma or degree in the relevant field (where applicable)
- Proof of residence
Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae with up-to-date contact details and all relevant information. Candidates must also submit a motivational letter and provide references.
other requirements and qualifications can be found in various advertised positions.
Apply for NIHSS Learnership 2025 Application Form
Please do not submit your original certificates, but only certified copies as documentation will not be returned. Applications that are received after the advertised closing date, are missing documentation, or is not signed, will not be taken into consideration.
To register or submit an online application form for the 2025 NIHSS Learnership, you need to log on to the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences Learnerships Portal.
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National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences Learnerships Online Application Portal
- Browse for the latest Job Learnerships advertised on the page.
- Then follow the instructions on the page to apply for any available position.
However, you may also check your local media for the latest internship at the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS).
Closing Date
The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, NIHSS Learnership Deadline – Closing Date is available on the vacancies portal.
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Contact
| Postal | Postnet Suite 413, Private Bag X30500, Houghton, 2041 |
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| Physical | 2nd Floor, 24 St Andrews Street, Johannesburg, Parktown, Gauteng, 2193 |
| Tel | 011 480 2300 |
| Web | www.nihss.ac.za |
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