Formation for Formators Course Requirements at SJTI
St Joseph's Theological Institute
The Formation for Formators is a short Course / Skills Programme offered by SJTI for 2027 learners. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Formation for Formators at SJTI
- Aimed at people working, or preparing to work, as formators in seminaries, religious congregations or dioceses
- Contact SJTI for any formal entry requirements
About this course
Formation for Formators is a non-degree programme at SJTI for people responsible for guiding others in religious and priestly formation, such as novice directors, seminary staff and vocation directors. It focuses on the human, spiritual and pastoral skills needed to accompany candidates well, drawing on SJTI's experience in forming clergy and religious since 1943.
Details such as length, content, dates and cost are not published online, so contact the Registrar or Academic Dean for the next intake. It is best suited to people already nominated for formation work by their diocese or congregation.
Possible careers
Novice or postulant director, seminary formator, vocation director or spiritual accompanier.
Course intelligence for Formation for Formators
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Formation for Formators doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like SJTI. Ask SJTI directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
SJTI’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with SJTI and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Contact the Registrar at registrar@sjti.ac.za or +27 33 492 0246, or the Academic Dean at dean@sjti.ac.za, for dates and an application form. Nominations usually come through a diocese or religious congregation.
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Source: Official website: https://sjti.ac.za/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with St Joseph's Theological Institute before applying.