Career Realities for Humanities and Social Sciences Graduates

South Africa's Humanities and Social Sciences graduates face a labour market shaped by structural unemployment, psychological barriers, and systemic inequality — yet the real question is not whether they find work, but under what conditions they can truly flourish. This feature by Prof. Rothmann unpacks the motivational, psychological, and capability-based factors that determine whether a graduate's education translates into a sustainable, meaningful career.

Read the full article in the May 2026 edition of H-factor here.

Watch a short video about the employability of HSS graduates in South Africa here.

If you are interested in life crafting, watch the video here. To learn more about the scientific perspectives on dealing with unemployment, watch an interview with Prof. Roland Blonk here.