Social Workers x32 posts at Limpopo Social Development for registered Social Workers
- Career Exibs SA
- 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 25/88 : SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 (X11 POSTS)
SALARY : R325 200 per annum
CENTRE : Capricorn District (X4 Posts):
Buffelshoek Ref No: DSD/2025/96 (X2 Posts)
Lepelle-Nkumpi Ref No: DSD/2025/97 (X1 Post)
Ratshatsha Ref No: DSD/2025/98 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District (X3 Posts):
Vaalwater (Mabatlane) Ref No: DSD/2025/99 (X1 Post)
Modimolle-Mookgophong Ref No: DSD/2025/100 (X1 Post)
Thabaleshoba Ref No: DSD/2025/101 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune District:
Sempupuru Ref No: DSD/2025/10 (X1 Post)
Makhuduthamaga Ref No: DSD/2025/103 (X1 Post)
Praktiseer Ref No: DSD/2025/104 (X1 Post)
Leboeng Ref No: DSD/2025/105 (X1 Post)
Vhembe District:
Makhado Ref No: DSD/2025/106 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification / Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent
qualification as recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South
African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A valid motor vehicle
driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities) Knowledge: Skills
and Competencies: knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social
system and skills to intervene at a point where people interact with their
environment in order to promote their well-being. Knowledge of programme
and project management skills. Information and knowledge management skills.
People management and empowerment skills. Communication and
coordination skills. Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Render advanced and specialized social work services with regard to care,
protection and development of vulnerable individuals, group, families and
communities. Provide individual and group counselling. Conduct advance and
specialized assessment aimed at identifying condition and justify relevant
intervention. Implement the recommendations on the appropriate intervention
required to address the needs and provide continuous support. Produce and
maintain records of social work interventions, processes and outcomes.
Undertake social work research and development, contribute to and assist with
the development of policies. Perform all the administrative functions required
of the job.
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 25/80 : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 (X15 POSTS)
SALARY : R477 564 per annum
CENTRE : Capricorn District (X4 Posts)
Mankweng Ref No: DSD/2025/66 (X2 Posts)
Seshego One Stop Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/67 (X1 Post)
Senwabarwana Ref No: DSD/2025/68 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune District (X4 Posts)
Tubatse Ref No: DSD/2025/69 (X2 Posts)
Elias Motswaledi Ref No: DSD/2025/70 (X1 Post)
Makhuduthamaga Ref No: DSD/2025/71 (X1 Post)
Vhembe District (X4 Posts)
Madimbo Thusong Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/72 (X1 Post)
Tshidimbi Welfare Office Ref No: DSD/2025/73 (X1 Post)
Thohoyandou SASSA Ref No: DSD/2025/74 (X1 Post)
Xigalo Office Ref No: DSD/2025/75 (X1 Post)
Mopani District (X3 Posts)
Ba-Phalaborwa Ref No: DSD/2025/76 (X1 Post)
Maruleng Ref No: DSD/2025/77 (X1 Post)
Greater Tzaneen Ref No: DSD/2025/78 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent as
recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A minimum experience of seven (07)
years in social work after registration with the SACSSP. A valid motor vehicle
driver’s licence. (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge and
Skills: Computer Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Report
Writing Skills. Management and Evaluation Skills. Knowledge of supervision
model within the sector. Knowledge of relevant programmes in Social Work. Indepth knowledge of social work service delivery model. People management
and empowerment. Knowledge of NPO Governance.
DUTIES : Ensure that social work services are rendered with regard to the care, support,
protection and development of vulnerable individual, groups, families and
communities through the relevant programmes. Ensure service compliance to
norms and standards. Ensure social worker’s compliance with South African
Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] projects. Supervise and
advise social workers and social auxiliary workers. Coordinate and manage all
programmes including transformation of social welfare services. Rendering
support and mentoring social workers. Rendering counselling to clients.
Monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations.
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 25/81 : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1: NON-INSTITUTIONALISED
HIV/AIDS & SOCIAL RELIEF REF NO: DSD/2025/79 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R477 564 per annum
CENTRE : Waterberg District: District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent as
recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A minimum experience of seven (07)
years in social work after registration with the SACSSP. A valid motor vehicle
driver’s licence. (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge and
Skills: Computer Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Report
Writing Skills. Management and Evaluation Skills. Knowledge of supervision
model within the sector. Knowledge of relevant programmes in Social Work. Indepth knowledge of social work service delivery model. People management
and empowerment. Knowledge of NPO Governance.
DUTIES : Facilitate community Home-Based care. Facilitate capacity-building
programmes for relevant stakeholders. Facilitate HIV/AIDS programmes.
Facilitate social relief of distress.
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 25/82 : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1: CARE & SUPPORT TO FAMILIES
REF NO: DSD/2025/80 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R477 564 per annum
CENTRE : Waterberg District: District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent as
recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A minimum experience of seven (07)
years in social work after registration with the SACSSP. A valid motor vehicle
driver’s licence. (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And
Skills: Computer Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Report
Writing Skills. Management and Evaluation Skills. Knowledge of supervision
model within the sector. Knowledge of relevant programmes in Social Work. Indepth knowledge of social work service delivery model. People management
and empowerment. Knowledge of NPO Governance.
DUTIES : Coordinate family preservation services. Monitor and evaluate services to
families. Facilitate and assess dysfunctional families.
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 25/83 : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1: CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
REF NO: DSD/2025/81 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R477 564 per annum
CENTRE : Waterberg District: District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent as
recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A minimum experience of seven (07)
years in social work after registration with the SACSSP. A valid motor vehicle
driver’s licence. (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge and
Skills: Computer Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Report
Writing Skills. Management and Evaluation Skills. Knowledge of supervision
model within the sector. Knowledge of relevant programmes in Social Work. Indepth knowledge of social work service delivery model. People management
and empowerment. Knowledge of NPO Governance.
DUTIES : Facilitate childcare and protection services. Facilitate community-based care
services for children. Facilitate foster care and adoption services.
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 25/84 : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1: OLDER PERSONS & PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R477 564 per annum
CENTRE : Capricorn District: District Office Ref No: DSD/2025/82 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District: District Office Ref No: DSD/2025/83 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent as
recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A minimum experience of seven (07)
years in social work after registration with the SACSSP. A valid motor vehicle
driver’s licence. (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And
Skills: Computer Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Report
Writing Skills. Management and Evaluation Skills. Knowledge of supervision
model within the sector. Knowledge of relevant programmes in Social Work. Indepth knowledge of social work service delivery model. People management
and empowerment. Knowledge of NPO Governance.
DUTIES : Coordinate the implementation of older persons and persons with disability.
Facilitate Social Work Services to the elderly. Facilitate integrated disability
services.
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 25/85 : SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR GRADE 1: SERVICE STANDARDS,
QUALITY ASSURANCE & GOVERNANCE REF NO: DSD/2025/84 (X1
POST)
SALARY : R477 564 per annum
CENTRE : Mopani District: District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Social Work or equivalent as
recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for
Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. A minimum experience of seven (07)
years in social work after registration with the SACSSP. A valid motor vehicle
driver’s licence. (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And
Skills: Computer Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Report
Writing Skills. Management and Evaluation Skills. Knowledge of supervision
model within the sector. Knowledge of relevant programmes in Social Work. Indepth knowledge of social work service delivery model. People management
and empowerment. Knowledge of NPO Governance.
DUTIES : Manage integrated social work services. Coordinate the implementation of
social service norms and standard. Coordinate social welfare institutional
services. Ensure compliance with South African Council for Social services
Professions.
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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