The Department of Higher Education learnerships aims at empowering South African youth. They also aim at providing the best quality education within South Africa. The Department of Higher Education are committed to ensure that all the requirements set by the Government are met. This program aims at providing talented individuals with the best opportunity that will help individuals to develop their skills and become self-sustainable. This aids in stabilizing the economy and growing the number of skilled professionals within the workforce.
Interested Individuals who meet all the requirements set by the Department are encouraged to Apply when the Applications open. This program could help interested Individuals with an opportunity that will help them to obtain valuable experience and skills within this industry. If you know this is the career path you want to follow, you may just be in the right place and a learnership with this Department can assist you in building your future.
Available Learnerships
Individuals who would like to apply with this Department may have a look at most career paths within the educational sector.
Candidates can look at learnerships within the following fields:
- Human Resources
- Employee Health and Wellness
- Data Management
- Information Technology
- Organizational Development
- Communications
- Finance
- Academic Management
- Academic Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Youth Development
- Project management
- Research
- Teaching Development
- Career Development
- Learning Development
- Education Programs
- Social Inclusion in Education
- Information Science
- Open Learning Development
Basic Requirements
Interested Applicants must meet all the requirements set by the Department. Applicants must be a permanent South Africa citizen and must apply within their province. Applicants must provide the necessary documents, all documents must be certified and not older than 3 months.
Requirements for applicants are as follow:
- Candidates must be in possession of a SA Valid ID document.
- Candidates must have completed their matric.
- Applicants must provide all academic transcripts
- Where applicable, candidates must hold a certificate or degree within field of application
Application Process
Department of Higher Education learnership applications online if not made possible. Interested individuals may, however, download the Z83 Application form or collect an application at the nearest Department of Higher Education to where you live. This form must be completed and submitted to the Department of Higher Education offices within your District or Province.
Applicants must make sure that they have completed their application Forms. They must also make that their applications are signed. unsigned Application Form will not be considered. For more information on the opportunities offered by the Department interested individuals may visit this CAREERS page or have a look at their opportunities for the YOUTH.
Closing Date
Closing dates for learnership applications are usually at the beginning of each year and can be the end of January or February. These will depend on the area you are applying in, as well as the chosen career path.
