Limpopo DSD Provincial Departments: Entry Level Posts

• Driver

No. of Post: x01

Ref No: DSD/2025/141

Commencing Salary Notch: R 163 680.00 per annum

Centre: Vhembe District: Mtsetweni Child & Youth Care Centre

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate NQF Level 03 (Grade 10 / ABET / AET) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence plus Public Driving Permit (PDP).

Knowledge And Skills:

• Knowledge of the Province in which functions will be performed. Knowledge of the procedures to operate the motor vehicle e.g. procedures to obtain trip authorities, complete the logbooks of the motor vehicle, to obtain consumables (e.g. petrol) and obtain basic services (e.g. fixing a flat tyre). Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilisation of the motor vehicle and the requirements for the storage of the vehicle. Knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly.

Key Performance Areas:

Transport Officials to various places. Monitor performance and conditions of government vehicles. Perform routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Complete all the required prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.

• Household Aid

No. of Post: x2

Ref No: DSD/2025/142

Commencing Salary Notch: R138 486.00 per annum

Centre: Capricorn District: Sekutupu Old Age Home

Minimum Requirements:

• Junior Certificate or STD 8/GRADE 10/AET/ABET or equivalent qualification. Ability to read and write.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge of hygiene, safety, and an understanding of household management. Knowledge of basic safety and hygiene practices. Knowledge of infection control and hazard monitoring. Interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Time management. Customer service skills and adaptability.

Key Performance Areas:

Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the areas allocated for cleaning. Removal of garbage and disposal. Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in restrooms, bathrooms and other places in the building/offices. Clean kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintain and keep control of stock levels of cleaning material/tea and meal utensils. Keep cleaning equipment safe, clean and in an efficient working condition. Report any item of equipment that needs to be repaired. Report shortage and or faulty  machine/ equipment. Clean the boardroom, arranging chairs, water, glasses and any other utensils. Store all cleaning equipment and products neatly in the designated and lockable cupboards.

• Laundry Aid

No. of Posts: x3

Commencing Salary Notch: R 138 486.00 per annum

Centres:

• Capricorn District: Sekutupu Old Age Home [01] Ref: DSD/2025/143,
• Mopani District: Irish House [01] Ref: DSD/2025/144,
• Sekhukhune District: Tubatse Child & Youth Care Centre [01] Ref: DSD/2025/145.

Minimum Requirements:

• Junior Certificate or STD 08 / Grade 10 / AET / ABET or equivalent qualification. Ability to read and write.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Time management skills. Ability to identify and correct issues with laundry quality such s stains, damage or improper drying. Understanding of the entire laundry cycle, from sorting and washing to drying, folding and storage.

Key Performance Areas:

• Sort items based on fabric type, colour and washing instructions. Operate washing machines and dryers. Iron items, fold them neatly for storage and delivery. Ensure maintenance of laundry equipment. Notify management of low stock level. Keep laundry area organised and clean.

• Food Service Aid

No. of Post: x1

Ref No: DSD/2025/146

Commencing Salary Notch: R 138 486 per annum

Centre: Capricorn District: Sekutupu Old Age Home

Requirements:

• Qualifications and competencies: Junior Certificate or STD 08/Grade 10 / ABET / AET or equivalent qualification. Ability to read and write.

Knowledge and Skills: Good communication skills. Interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare and serve meals to children and youth. Cleaning and purification of the kitchen, canteen and equipment.

• Groundsman/Woman

No. of Post: x10

Commencing Salary Notch: R 138 486 Per Annum

Centres:

• Capricorn District: [02] Mankweng [01] Ref: DSD/2025/147, Mafefe [01] Ref: DSD/2025/148.
• Waterberg District:[02] Phagameng [01] Ref: DSD/2025/149, Bela-Bela [01] Ref: DSD/2025/150.
• Sekhukhune District: [02] Fetakgomo [01] Ref: DSD/2025/151, Makhuduthamaga [01] Ref: DSD/2025/152.
• Vhembe District: [02] Musina One Stop Centre [01] Ref: DSD/2025/153, Tshitale One Stop Centre [01] Ref: DSD/2025/154.
• Mopani District [02] Gawula [01] Ref: DSD/2025/155, Namakgale [01] DSD/2025/156.

Minimum Requirements:

• Junior Certificate or STD 08/Grade 10/ AET / ABET or equivalent qualification. Ability to read and write.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Infection control. Garden materials. Occupational health and safety act. White paper on transformation in the public services. Good communication skills. Interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Areas:

Maintain premises and surrounding: Clean premises and surrounding. Empty dirty bins. Maintain the garden: Watering the garden; Prune and trim flowers and trees; Mow the grass; Remove weeds and garden refuse; Apply insecticides; Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers. Maintain gardening equipment’s and tools: Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment’s and tools; Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools Keep gardening materials and equipment: Cleaning or machines and equipment’s after use; Request gardening materials.

• Cleaner

 No. of Posts: x10

Commencing Salary Notch: R 138 486 per annum

Centres:

• Capricorn District [04] District Office [01] REF: DSD/2025/157, Mafefe [01] REF: DSD/2025/158, Botlokwa [01] REF: DSD/2025/159, Sekutupu Old Age Home [01] REF: DSD/2025/160.
• Waterberg District [02] Phagameng [01] DSD/2025/161, Bela-Bela [01] DSD/2025/162,
• Vhembe District: Malamulele Welfare Office [01] REF: DSD/2025/163, Tshidimbini Welfare Complex [01] REF: DSD/2025/164,
• Mopani District: Irish House [2] REF: DSD/2025/165.

Minimum Requirements:

Junior Certificate or STD 08/Grade 10/ AET / ABET or equivalent qualification. Ability to read and write.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Infection control. Garden materials. Occupational health and safety act. White paper on transformation in the public services. Good communication skills. Interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Areas:

Render cleaning services. Use and keep all cleaning goods and materials properly. Requisition of cleaning materials. Ensure infection control. Store all cleaning equipment and products neatly in the  designated cupboards. Provide assistance in the preparation of meetings in the boardroom.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications through the Departmental website , however, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? Then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question. If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.

Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.

Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, Identity documents and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) but must submit a duly completed Z83 application for employment form, and a detailed CV. Copies of educational qualifications, academic records, Identity documents and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise and the other shall be an Integrity [Ethical Conduct], an Assessment as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.

The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance [Vetting] as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.

NB: Applicants are encouraged to comply with Practice note on the Z83 application for employment DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, Clarification regarding the completion of Z83 application DPSA circular 3 of 2025 and other related matters.

Applications for Head Office, Mavambe Secure Care Centre and Seshego Treatment Centre should be addressed to: The Acting Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or hand-delivered at 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers, Ground Floor Office 030.

Application for District Offices/Institutions should be addressed to District Directors/Head of Institution as per the attached “Annexure B”.

The Department reserves the right NOT to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall among other determination be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

The due date for applications is 01 August 2025 at 16h00.

The Limpopo Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Designed race groups, females and People with disabilities remain our target and are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only due to a large number of applications we envisage to receive, if you have not heard from the Department within ninety (90) day from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. However, Faxed applications will not be considered.

Recognition of experience on appointment will be considered for Social Service Professions in line with Occupational Dispensation prescripts.

Please note: Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.

General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane/ Ms MR Semake at 015 230 4422/ 4315/ 4375/4434.