The Limpopo Department of Social Development (DSD) is recruiting for multiple funded posts across provincial head office, districts, and facilities. The department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer—designated groups, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Vacancy Circular: 39 of 2025
Vacancy Snapshot
| Employer: | Limpopo Department of Social Development |
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| Closing Date: | 7 November 2025 at 16:00 |
| Location: | Province-wide (Head Office, Districts and Facilities across Limpopo) |
Posts, Requirements and Duties
Administrative Clerk: Transport Management (X2)
Centres: Sekhukhune District (Ref: DSD/2025/202) • Capricorn District (Ref: DSD/2025/203)
Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent; valid driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities); basic supply chain/transport knowledge; computer literacy; strong communication, planning and interpersonal skills.
Duties: Allocate vehicles; conduct inspections; maintain and monitor registers; ensure vehicle cleaning; keep complete transport records.
Enquiries: Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake — (015) 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
Accounting Clerk: Salary Administration (X1)
Centre: Mopani District (Ref: DSD/2025/204)
Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent; solid communication, analysis and report-writing skills.
Duties: Process allowances, deductions and disallowances; administer garnishees/maintenance orders; capture EAO on PERSAL; distribute remittance reports; handle salary enquiries.
Enquiries: As above.
Accounting Clerk: Expenditure & Accounts (X1)
Centre: Waterberg District (Ref: DSD/2025/205)
Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent.
Duties: Archive payment vouchers; process/resolve payment enquiries; creditor reconciliations; receive goods on system; maintain and update payment register daily.
Enquiries: As above.
Registry Clerk (X1)
Centre: Mopani District (Ref: DSD/2025/206)
Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent; Certificate in Archives/Records Management an advantage; computer literacy; knowledge of registry procedures and archiving.
Duties: Registry counter services; manage incoming/outgoing correspondence; filing and record management; operate registry machines; prepare documents for archiving/disposal.
Enquiries: As above.
Foreman Groundsman (X1)
Centre: Polokwane Welfare Complex (Ref: DSD/2025/207)
Salary: R163 680 p.a. (Level 03)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent; minimum 1 year relevant experience; knowledge of horticulture, landscaping tools/chemicals, OH&S.
Duties: Supervise grounds/landscape maintenance; ensure safe use/storage of tools and materials; ensure OH&S and environmental compliance; team leadership and reporting.
Enquiries: As above.
Seamstress (X1)
Centre: Capricorn District — Sekutupu Old Age Home (Ref: DSD/2025/208)
Salary: R163 680 p.a. (Level 03)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent; knowledge of stitching, patterns, fabrics and garment construction; hygiene/safety awareness; time and inventory management.
Duties: Clothing repairs/alterations; linen/bedding maintenance; ensure quality, durability, comfort and safety; manage supplies; maintain sewing equipment.
Enquiries: As above.
Driver (Breakdown Operator) — Re-advert (X1)
Centre: Head Office (Ref: DSD/2025/209)
Salary: R163 680 p.a. (Level 03)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent; EC/EC1 licence with PrDP; knowledge of provincial routes, logbooks, trip authorities, fuel/consumables, basic vehicle care; ability to operate a breakdown vehicle.
Duties: Transport officials; monitor vehicle condition; routine maintenance and defect reporting; attend breakdowns/towing; complete logs/records; messenger/clerical support.
Enquiries: As above.
Cleaner (X2)
Centres: Capricorn District — Seshego (Ref: DSD/2025/210) • Seshego Treatment Centre (Ref: DSD/2025/211)
Salary: R138 486 p.a. (Level 02)
Requirements: Junior Certificate / Grade 10 / AET/ABET or equivalent; knowledge of Batho Pele, hygiene, infection control and hazard monitoring; good communication and time management.
Duties: General cleaning; safekeeping and requisition of cleaning materials/equipment; implement hygiene and infection-prevention measures.
Enquiries: As above.
How to Apply
Primary method (recommended): Register and submit applications online via the Limpopo e-Recruitment system:
https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
If you prefer to submit physically/by post, address your application to the relevant office:
- Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre & Mavambe Secure Care Centre
Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700
Hand delivery: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office 30 - Polokwane Welfare Complex
Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 • Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane - Capricorn District / Sekutupu Old Age Home
Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 • 34 Hans Van Rensburg Street, Polokwane - Sekhukhune District
Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 • Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo - Vhembe District
Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 • Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre, Block F, Punda Maria Road - Waterberg District
Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 • Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle - Mopani District
Private Bag X9689, Giyani, 0826 • Department of Social Development, Unigaza Road, Giyani Section A
Important notes:
- Use the department’s application processes only; late applications will not be considered.
- Applicants who previously applied for re-advertised posts should re-apply if still interested.
General Enquiries: Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake — (015) 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434