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Department of Social Development · limpopo · King Cetshwayo District

Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
DSD28/08/2026KWABADALA
Salary band
R 191 694
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Social Development Location: KwaBadala Residential Care: King Cetshwayo District Salary: Grade 1: R191 694 per annum Requirements: Qualifications: Grade 12. Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, Developmental programmes, Clerical/ Administrative procedures, Knowledge of the rules and procedures of centre. Skills: - Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal relations, Organizing, Counselling, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language. Duties: Receive service users to the care facility after admission; Ensure that service users receive medical services; Assist with the implementation of planned activities, developmental and therapeutic programmes; Engage in basic life space work to promote the development and care of service users, Perform administrative work relevant to the job. Application instructions: Applicants should apply through the following website https:// erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV. Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified. Successful Interns will be appointed for a period of 24 months commencing 01 April 2027 – 31 March 2029. Interns will receive a monthly stipend in accordance to the Department of Public Service and Administration’s Directive on Employment of Persons on Developmental Programmes in the Public Service. Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For V Enquiries: Ms NW Dludla Tel No: (035) 794 5018, King Cetshwayo District 200 Notes: The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the e-recruitment system. All fields in the Z83 form should be fully completed. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certifica

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Requirements

  • ✓Qualifications: Grade 12
  • ✓Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, Developmental programmes, Clerical/ Administrative procedures, Knowledge of the rules and procedures of centre
  • ✓Skills: - Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal relations, Organizing, Counselling, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language

Key responsibilities

  • •Receive service users to the care facility after admission
  • •Ensure that service users receive medical services
  • •Assist with the implementation of planned activities, developmental and therapeutic programmes
  • •Engage in basic life space work to promote the development and care of service users, Perform administrative work relevant to the job

About Department of Social Development

Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.

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