Applications Open for the Limpopo Department of Social Development Various Posts

Applications Open for the Limpopo Department of Social Development Social Worker x17 Posts. The Limpopo Department of Social Development invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions.

Social Workers

CAPRICORN DISTRICT: Polokwane [01] Ref: DSD/2024/59, Mafefe [01] Ref: DSD/2024/60a, Moietiane [01] DSD/2024/60b, Mankweng [02] Ref: DSD/2024161, Molemole [01] Ref: DSD/2024/62.

VHEMBE DISTRICT: Thulamela [02] Ref: DSD/2024/63, Makhado [01] Ref: DSD/2024/64,

SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT: Matlerekeng [01] Ref: DSD/2024/65, Makhuduthamaga [01] Ref:
DSD/2024/66.

WATERBERG DISTRICT: Mokopane [03] Ref: DSD/2024/67, Modimolle [01] DSD/2024/68

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification as recognized 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 environmental 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.

Key Performance Areas:

• Render an advanced and specialized social work services with regard to care, protection and development of children and youth in the centre.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• 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.
• Management of child and youth care information management system (CYCA)

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POSITION: GROUNDSMAN/WOMAN = 4 POSTS
SALARY: COMMENCING SALARY NOTCH: R131 265.00 Per Annum
SALARY LEVEL: 02
CENTRE: MOPANI DISTRICT: Greater Giyani [01] Ref: DSD/2024/98,
VHEMBE DISTRICT: Thulamela [01] Ref: DSD/2024/99,
SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT: Tubatse [01] Ref: DSD/2024/100,
CAPRICORN DISTRICT: Polokwane [01] Ref: DSD/2024/101.

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.
• 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.

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POSITION: LAUNDRY AID = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/97
SALARY: COMMENCING SALARY NOTCH: R131 265.00 Per Annum
SALARY LEVEL: 02
CENTRE: POLOKWANE WELFARE COMPLEX

Minimum Requirements:

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

Knowledge And Skills:

• Communication Skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.

Key Performance Areas:

• Clean laundry area and operate various machines in the laundry (i.e. washing, dryer and pressers. Iron, fold count and pack laundered items and seal linen/clothes bags.
• Collect and deliver linen/clothes to clients.
• Sort, count and record dirty linen/clothes.
• Report any machine defaults to the supervisor.

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POSITION: HOUSEHOLD AID = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/96
SALARY: COMMENCING SALARY NOTCH: R131 265.00 Per Annum
SALARY LEVEL: 02
CENTRE: VHEMBE DISTRICT: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre

Minimum Requirements:

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

Knowledge Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide housekeeping & cleaning services.
• Provide safeguarding & maintenance services.

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POSITION: FOOD SERVICE AID
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/95
SALARY: COMMENCING SALARY NOTCH: R131 265.00 Per Annum
SALARY LEVEL: 02
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE (MEC Support)

Minimum Requirements:

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

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge to provide services relating to food preparation.
• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Areas:

• Clean kitchen utensils, equipment and provide catering support services within the office of the MEC.
• Keep stock of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Apply hygiene and safety measures.
• Maintain quality control measures of all food provided.
• Removal of garbage disposal.
• Prepare food, snack and beverages (water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar and cold drinks).
• Setup and convey crockery, cutlery and equipment to dining areas.
• Serve food and beverages.
• Responsible for food supplies and report waste and losses.

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POSITION: DRIVER (BREAKDOWN OPERATOR) = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/94
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R183 279.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 3
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• Valid code B drivers license plus Public Drivers Permit (PDP).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the Province in which functions will be performed.
• Knowledge and procedures to perform messenger functions.
• 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 utilization 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.
• Knowledge to operate a Breakdown.

Key Performance Areas :

• Transport Officials to various places. Monitor performance and conditions of government vehicles.
• Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
• Attending to breakdown of vehicles and towing vehicles to merchants for repair.
• Complete all the required and prescribed records and logs books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
• Render a clerical support / messenger service in the Provincial Office.
• Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the department.

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POSITION: ADMINISTRATION CLERK = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/84
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R216 417.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 5
CENTRE: VHEMBE DISTRICT: Thulamela

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good communication and listening skills,
• Good interpersonal relationship,
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Conflict management.
• Policy analyzing and interpretation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem analysis and analytical thinking.
• Honesty and confidentiality
• Customer care skills.
• Logis literacy.

Key Performance Areas:

• Rendering a variety of administrative duties.
• Assist in collecting statistics.
• Intake client information.
• Filling of records.
• Distribute food parcel.
• Updating client register.

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POSITION: PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/85
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R216 417.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 5
CENTRE: VHEMBE DISTRICT: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• A qualification in Financial Management/Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Good communication and listening skills,
• Good interpersonal relationship,
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Conflict management.
• Policy analyzing and interpretation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem analysis and analytical thinking.
• Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills.
• Logis literacy.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide stores management services.
• Maintain record keeping in issuing and receiving of stock.
• Monitor stock-taking.
• Allocate vehicles on a daily basis.
• Check the vehicle conditions.
• Ensure cleaning of vehicles.
• Manage the movement of assets within the Institution.
• Manage disposal and replacement of movable assets and equipment.

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POSITION: DRIVER/MESSENGER = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/86
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R183 279.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 4
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE (MEC Support)

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the city / areas in which functions will be performed.
• Knowledge and procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support functions like registry functions and the making photocopies.
• 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 utilization 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:

• Collect and deliver documents. This would, amongst other, entail the following: Collect, deliver and distribute documents for the office of the executive authority.
• Collect, deliver and distribute documents and parcels for the executive authority.
• Transport employees in the office of the executive authority and guests and special advisors of the executive authority.
• Render a general support function in the office of the executive authority:
• Assist the office with logistical arrangements.
• Assist with document reproduction and facsimile services.
• Record keeping of the utilization of the allocated motor vehicle e.g. log sheets and petrol receipts.
• Maintain knowledge on the policies and procedures that applies in the work environment.

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POSITION: FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR = 02 POSTS
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R183 279.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 4
CENTRE: POLOKWANE WELFARE COMPLEX [01] Ref: DSD/2024/87, CAPRICORN DISTRICT: Sekutupu Old Age Home [01] Ref: DSD/2024/88

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• 2 – 3 Years experience in food service will be an added advantage.

Knowledge Skills:

• Computer literate.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Good communication, numerical, organizing and supervisory skills.

Key Performance Areas:

• To render supervision of food service and activities
• Supervise all activities in the food services, including food preparation, distribution and serving, maintain hygiene and safety measures,
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and it is used effectively,
• Ensure replacement or repair of faulty/outdated equipment,
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage, stock control and stock taking, r
• Responsible for completing monthly statistics,
• Perform administrative functions linked to food services.

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POSITION: SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER = 02 POSTS
SALARY: COMMENCING SALARY NOTCH: R182 913.00 Per Annum
SALARY LEVEL: SW-A1
CENTRE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT: Lepelle-Nkumpi [01] Ref: DSD/2024/89, MOPANI DISTRICT: Greater Tzaneen [01] Ref: DSD/2024/90

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification and Social Auxiliary Certificate.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP].

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrate basic understanding of the South African social welfare context, the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services and the role of social auxiliary worker within this context.
• Define and demonstrate understanding of the purpose of social auxiliary work and the role and functions of a social auxiliary worker in relation to a social worker within the South African context.
• Consistently reflect the values and principles contained in the Bill of Rights and the social work profession’s Code of Ethics in service delivery as a social auxiliary worker.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting on social auxiliary work and social work.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of human behavior, relationship system and social issues. Implement appropriate social auxiliary work methods and techniques to address the social needs of client systems.
• Use appropriate resources in service delivery to client systems.
• Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery.
• Work effectively as a social auxiliary worker to address the special needs and problems experienced by at least 3 of the priority focus groups in the social welfare.
• Keep precise records and compile accurate reports on social needs and social auxiliary work activities and file them appropriately.
• Provide an efficient research and administrative support service to the social worker.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work.
• Demonstrate self-awareness regarding personal capacities, attitudes and skills and a willingness to develop them further under the supervision of a social worker.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes.
• Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form.
• Keep abreast with new developments in the social work and social services field.
• Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers asrequired of the job.

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POSITION: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1 = 03 POSTS
SALARY: COMMENCING SALARY NOTCH: R174 711.00 Per Annum
SALARY LEVEL: CYC-A1
CENTRE: VHEMBE DISTRICT: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre [1] REF: DSD/2024/91, POLOKWANE WELFARE COMPLEX [2] REF: DSD/2024/92

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification and Basic qualification in Child Care.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP].

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centres.
• Good communication skills,
• Good interpersonal relationships,
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills.
• Experience in secure care environment will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas:

• Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission.
• Provide orientation of the child to the centre.
• Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected.
• Ensure that children/ youth receive medical services.
• Facilitate the independent living and recreational programmes.
• Organize family visits and contacts.
• Escort children to external services.
• Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes.
• Perform administration duties.

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POSITION: REGISTRY CLERK = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/79
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R216 417.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 5
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE (MEC Support)

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.
• Computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Planning and organization.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Flexibility and teamwork.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure the smooth, efficient and effective flow of documents (receive and distribute) between the office of the executive authority, the department and other structures like cluster committees, external role players.
• Receive and distribute post and documents.
• Record documents in the required databases/registers.
• File all documents in accordance with the relevant prescripts like the National Archives Act and the MIS prescripts.
• Render a general support function in the office of the executive authority
• Render assistance with logistical arrangements.
• Assist with the distribution of Cabinet/Executive Council memoranda.
• Assist with document reproduction and facsimile services.
• Control stocks and stationary as chief user clerk for the executive authority’s office.
• Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly
• Remain up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures that apply to his/her work terrain.
• Remain abreast with the procedures and processes applicable to the office of the executive authority.

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POSITION: REGISTRY CLERK = 01 POST
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R216 417.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 5
CENTRE: CAPRICORN DISTRICT [01] Ref: DSD/2024/80, WATERBERG DISTRICT [01] Ref: DSD/2024/81

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.
• Computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Planning and organization.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Flexibility and teamwork.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide Registry counter services.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Render an effective filling and record management services.
• Operate office machines in relation to the registry functions.
• Produce documents for archiving and/or disposal.

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POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK = 01 POST (Re-Advert)
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/82
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R216 417.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 5
CENTRE: POLOKWANE WELFARE COMPLEX

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• A qualification in HRM/D will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Good communication and listening skills,
• Good interpersonal relationship,
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Conflict management.
• Policy analyzing and interpretation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem analysis and analytical thinking.
• Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills.
• Persal literacy.

Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate Recruitment and Selection of Employees (Appointments, Security Background Checks, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews/shortlisting, probationary periods etc.).
• Administration of condition of service.
• Administration of Service Benefit.
• Facilitation of Transfers.
• Facilitate Human Resource Training & Development.
• Render Performance Management and Development Services.

POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/83
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R216 417.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 5
CENTRE: SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• A qualification in HRM/D will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Good communication and listening skills,
• Good interpersonal relationship,
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Conflict management.
• Policy analyzing and interpretation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem analysis and analytical thinking.
• Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills.
• Persal literacy.

Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate Recruitment and Selection of Employees (Appointments, Security Background Checks, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews/shortlisting, probationary periods etc.).
• Administration of condition of service.
• Administration of Service Benefit.
• Facilitation of Transfers.
• Facilitate Human Resource Training & Development.
• Render Performance Management and Development Services.

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POSITION: ADMINISTRATION CLERK = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/84
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R216 417.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 5
CENTRE: VHEMBE DISTRICT: Thulamela

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good communication and listening skills,
• Good interpersonal relationship,
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Conflict management.
• Policy analyzing and interpretation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem analysis and analytical thinking.
• Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills.
• Logis literacy.

Key Performance Areas:

• Rendering a variety of administrative duties.
• Assist in collecting statistics.
• Intake client information.
• Filling of records.
• Distribute food parcel.
• Updating client register.

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POSITION: PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/85
SALARY: COMMENCING NOTCH: R216 417.00 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 5
CENTRE: VHEMBE DISTRICT: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• A qualification in Financial Management/Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Acts, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Good communication and listening skills,
• Good interpersonal relationship,
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Conflict management.
• Policy analyzing and interpretation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem analysis and analytical thinking.
• Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills.
• Logis literacy.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide stores management services.
• Maintain record keeping in issuing and receiving of stock.
• Monitor stock-taking.
• Allocate vehicles on a daily basis.
• Check the vehicle conditions.
• Ensure cleaning of vehicles.
• Manage the movement of assets within the Institution.
• Manage disposal and replacement of movable assets and equipment.

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POSITION: GENERAL ASSISTANT: STORES = 01 POST
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSD/2024/102
SALARY: COMMENCING SALARY NOTCH: R131 265.00 Per Annum
SALARY LEVEL: 02
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE

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.
• Occupational health and safety act.
• White paper on transformation in the public services.
• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Areas:

• Load and off load stationary, equipment’s and any other goods to relevant destination.
• Delivery of stationary to various sections.
• Packing of stationary/Goods in storeroom

Closing Date: 29 November 2024 at 17h00.

How to Apply

Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised per the attached “Annexure A”, including those previously advertised on the Departmental Circular 21 of 2024. Applicants who previously applied are requested to re-apply if still interested.

Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, 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 from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.

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.

NB: Applicants are encouraged to comply with Practice note on the Z83 application for employment and other related matters, DPSA Circular 19 of 2022

Applications for Head Office 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 as per the attached “Annexure B”.

All the recommended candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship and educational qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

As per DPSA’s Directive on Human Resource & Development for Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1, paragraph 1.32.1, all shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.

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Following the pre-entry assessments and the Interview, the selection panel will recommend SMS candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competency using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A further requirement for appointment at SMS level will be the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry for SMS and the full details can be obtained by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre entryprogramme/ .

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.

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