PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 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.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts are encouraged to reapply if still interested. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za.
Applications should be addressed to various institutions as per the applicant’s need, Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre and Mavambe Secure Care Centre. Applications should be directed to the Head of Department, Private Bag X 9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Polokwane Welfare Complex: Applications should be directed to the Head of Institution, Private Bag X 9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X 9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 34 Hans Van Rensburg, Polokwane. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo.
Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F, Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at the Department of Social Development, Unigaza Road, Giyani Section A, 0826. CLOSING DATE: 07 November 2025 at 16h00 NOTE: However, hand-delivered applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.
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 for 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 for 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 for providing proof of such evaluation.
Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, current registration with the relevant statutory body, 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. Shortlisted candidates will 132 be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, current registration with the relevant statutory body, a copy of ID and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) must be submitted. 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 Professionalisation, 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 Professionalisation, 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. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised.
The employment decision shall, among other determinations, be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. 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 the large number of applications we envisage receiving. If you have not heard from the Department within ninety (90) days of 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. The contents of this circular will also be posted on the following websites: www.dsd.limpopo.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za, Provincial Departments website and social media.
Please note: Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.