Cleaners x10, Groundsmen/women x10, Aid x5 posts at Limpopo Social Development for uskilled candidates (ABET/ AECT/ Grade 10 only)
- Jul 19, 2025
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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. Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised per the attached “Annexure A”.
POST 25/106 : HOUSEHOLD AID REF NO: DSD/2025/142 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Capricorn District: Sekutupu Old Age Home
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.
DUTIES : 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.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015)
230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
POST 25/107 : LAUNDRY AID (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Capricorn District: Sekutupu Old Age Home Ref No: DSD/2025/143 (X1 Post)
Mopani District: Irish House Ref No: DSD/2025/144 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune District: Tubatse Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No:
DSD/2025/145 (X1 Post)
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 as stains, damage or improper drying.
Understanding of the entire laundry cycle, from sorting and washing to drying,
folding and storage.
DUTIES : 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.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015)
230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
POST 25/108 : FOOD SERVICE AID REF NO: DSD/2025/146 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
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.
DUTIES : Prepare and serve meals to children and youth. Cleaning and purification of
the kitchen, canteen and equipment.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015)
230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
POST 25/109 : GROUNDSMAN/WOMAN (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Capricorn District: (X2 Posts)
Mankweng Ref No: DSD/2025/147 (X1 Post)
Mafefe Ref No: DSD/2025/148 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District: (X2 Posts)
Phagameng Ref No: DSD/2025/149 (X1 Post)
Bela-Bela Ref No: DSD/2025/150 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune District: (X2 Posts)
Fetakgomo Ref No: DSD/2025/151 (X1 Post)
Makhuduthamaga Ref No: DSD/2025/152 (X1 Post)
Vhembe District: (X2 Posts)
Musina One Stop Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/153 (X1 Post)
Tshitale One Stop Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/154 (X1 Post)
Mopani District (X2 Posts)
Gawula Ref No: DSD/2025/155 (X1 Post)
Namakgale Ref No: DSD/2025/156 (X1 Post)
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.
DUTIES : Maintain premises and surroundings: Clean premises and surroundings.
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 and tools: Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment
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.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015)
230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
POST 25/110 : CLEANER (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Capricorn District: (X4 Posts)
District Office Ref No: DSD/2025/157 (X1 Post)
Mafefe Ref No: DSD/2025/158 (X1 Post)
Botlokwa Ref No: DSD/2025/159 (X1 Post)
Sekutupu Old Age Home Ref No: DSD/2025/160 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District:
Mabatlane Ref No: DSD/2025/161 (X1 Post)
Thabaleshoba Ref No: DSD/2025/162 (X1 Post)
Vhembe District:
Malamulele Welfare Office Ref No: DSD/2025/163 (X1 Post)
Tshidimbini Welfare Complex Ref No: DSD/2025/164 (X1 Post)
Mopani District:
Irish House Ref No: DSD/2025/165 (X2 Posts)
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.
DUTIES : 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.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015)
230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://www.dsd.limpopo,gov,za/?q=node/12 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 Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need,
for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre and Mavambe Secure Care Centre: Applications should be directed to Acting Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30.
Polokwane Welfare Complex: Applications should be directed Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane.
Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 34 Hans Van Rensburg Polokwane.
Sekhukhune District/Tubatse CYCC: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building Lebowakgomo. `
Vhembe/Thohoyandou CYCC/Mtsetweni CYCC: 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/Irish House: The District Director, Private Bag X9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826.
CLOSING DATE : 01 August 2025 at 16h00.
NOTE : 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?”. 62 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, 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 be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, current registration with the relevant statutory body, 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 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. 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 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. 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 measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.
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