Jobs Available at Limpopo Department of Social Development

Salary: R 144,024.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/176

Key Performance Areas

• Provide cleaning services. Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
• Request and manage the supply of cleaning materials and equipment. Implement and maintain hygiene and infection prevention measures.

Prerequisites

• Junior Certificate or STD 8/GRADE 10/AET/ABET, or equivalent qualification.

Person Profile

• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge of basic safety and hygiene practices. Knowledge of infection control and hazard monitoring. Interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Time management.

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Salary: R 144,024.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/181

Key Performance Areas

• Rendering photocopy services. Use and keep all photocopy machines properly. Report photocopier faults for repair. Maintain recording of photocopier. Maintain photocopier registers.

Prerequisites

• Junior Certificate or STD 8/GRADE 10/AET/ABET, or equivalent qualification.

Person Profile

• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge of basic safety and hygiene practices. Knowledge of infection control and hazard monitoring. Interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Time management.

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Salary: R 181,230.00 - R 310,890.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/175

Key Performance Areas

• Provide quality basic nursing care. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Practice nursing in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self- development.
• Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Report writing and updating client register. Filling of records. Transferring patients to other health facilities.

Prerequisites

• Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Nursing Assistant or Auxiliary nurse.
• Current registration with the South African Council Nursing Council as enrolled nursing assistant.

Person Profile

• Provide quality basic nursing care. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Practice nursing in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self- development.
• Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Report writing and updating client register. Filling of records. Transferring patients to other health facilities.

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Salary: R 191,694.00 - R 253,500.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/174

Key Performance Areas

• Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Provide orientation for the child to the center. Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected.
• Ensure that children/youth receive medical services. Facilitate independent living and recreational programmes. Organize family visits and contacts.
• Escort children to external services. Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes. Perform administration duties.

Prerequisites

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Basic qualification in Child Care.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] as auxiliary child and youth care worker.

Person Profile

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centers.
• Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relationships, Ability to handle pressure. Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills.

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Salary: R 191,694.00 - R 253,500.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/173

Key Performance Areas

• Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Provide orientation for the child to the center. Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected.
• Ensure that children/youth receive medical services. Facilitate independent living and recreational programmes. Organize family visits and contacts.
• Escort children to external services. Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes. Perform administration duties.

Prerequisites

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Basic qualification in Child Care.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] as auxiliary child and youth care worker.

Person Profile

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centers.
• Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relationships, Ability to handle pressure. Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills.

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Salary: R 200,691.00 - R 353,016.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/172

Key Performance Areas

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes.
• Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Keep abreast with new developments in the social work and social services field. Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Prerequisites

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Social Auxiliary Certificate.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] as Social auxiliary worker.

Person Profile

• Demonstrate basic understanding of the South African social welfare context, the policy and practice of development social welfare services also the role of social auxiliary worker within this context.
• Define and demonstrate understanding of the purpose of social auxiliary work also with the role and functions of a social auxiliary worker in relation to a social worker within South African context. Consistently reflect the values and principles contained in the Bill of Rights, and social work profession’s Code of Ethics in service delivery as a social auxiliary worker.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the South African judicial system, the legislations governing and impacting on social auxiliary work and social work. Demonstrate a basic understanding of human behaviour, relationship system and social issues. Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client system.
• Use appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems. Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery. Work effectively as a social auxiliary worker to address the special needs and problems experienced by at least 3 of the priority focus groups in the social welfare. Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately.
• Provide an efficient research and administrative support services to the social worker. Demonstrate basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work. Demonstrate self-awareness regarding personal capacities, attitudes skills and willingness to develop them further under the supervision of a social worker.

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Salary: R 201,093.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/171

Key Performance Areas

• Capture data into quarterly and annual report. Verification and review of captured data for completeness. Validation of means of verification.
• Identify and correct duplication of captured data. Maintain Departmental Data System. Perform system verification to ensure high data quality.

Prerequisites

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Person Profile

• Proficiency in Microsoft office. Typing skills. Computer literacy. Communication skills. Problem solving skills.
• Planning and organizing skills. Ability to work independently or in a team. Good interpersonal skills.

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Salary: R 237,453.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/170

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate recruitment and selection of employees. Administration of conditions of services and benefits. Facilitation of transfers.

Prerequisites

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognised by SAQA.

Person Profile

• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts , policies and procedures. Knowledge of PFMA. Good Communication and listen skills. Good Interpersonal relations. Ability to handle pressure. Conflict management. Policy analysis and interpretation .
• Report writing skills. Problem analysis and analytical thinking. Honesty and confidentiality. Customer care skills. Knowledge of PERSAL. Computer literacy skills.

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Salary: R 262,968.00 - R 1,155,777.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/167

Key Performance Areas

• Draft, edit and/or review legal documents including contracts, memoranda, opinions, and correspondence. Provide legal support in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, including the Constitution, the Children’s Act, the Older Persons Act, and the Social Assistance Act. Assist in the preparation of legal opinions and advice for departmental units. Manage and maintain legal case files and records.
• Assist in handling of litigation matters involving the Department in liaison with the State Attorney’s office. Support labour relations cases and disciplinary hearings by preparing documentation and assisting with procedural compliance. Participate in legislative and policy development processes affecting the department.
• Conduct legal research to support the functions of the Legal Services Directorate. Ensure compliance with PAIA, POPIA, and other statutory frameworks. Monitor the implementation of legal instructions and advice within the department.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent relevant qualification in the related field or area as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience after obtaining the degree. Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Sound knowledge of South African legal system and applicable legislation relevant to social development. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Legal drafting and interpretation skills. Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work independently and under pressure. Analytical skills. Dispute resolution. Legal research. Project management skills. Policy analysis and interpretation skills.

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Salary: R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/166

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community.
• Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
• The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.

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Salary: R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/165

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community.
• Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
• The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.

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Salary: R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/164

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community.
• Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
• The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.

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Salary: R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/163

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community.
• Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
• The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.

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Salary: R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/162

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community.
• Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
• The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.

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Salary: R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/161

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community.
• Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
• The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.

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Salary: R 932,292.00 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/139

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the provision of Supply Chain Management. Manage demand and acquisition, Purchasing and inventory management. manage and coordinate asset management services.
• Manage transportation Services. Manage the provision of financial planning and budgeting. Manage the provision of Financial Accounting Services. Manage physical facility Maintenance and Repairs. Manage audit processes

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 in Financial Management or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (05) years of proven experience of which 3 years must be at Junior / Assistant Director level. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities)

Person Profile

• Understanding of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of NGO financial governance, funding cycles, and donor requirements.
• Department of Social Development (DSD) financial policies and procedures. Financial reporting standards (GRAP/IFRS). Financial analysis, reporting, and interpretation. Budgeting and expenditure control. Auditing and compliance verification. Capacity building and training facilitation for NGOs. Report writing and presentation.
• Use of accounting and financial systems/software (e.g., Excel, BAS) Stakeholder engagement and communication. Problem-solving and decision-making. Good understanding of BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS financial systems