SOCIAL WORKER GRADE 1 is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Capricorn District : Molemole : Dendron Clinic , Ref: DSD/2026/124, (1 Post) Vhembe District: Manhezhe clinic, Ref: DSD/2026/125 (1 Post ) Dzumaulu Tribal Office, Ref: DSD/2026/126 (1 Post ) Tshaulu One Stop, Ref: DSD/2026/127 (1 Post) Mopani District: Lulekani Ref: DSD/2026/128 (1 Post) Sekhukhune District: Praktiseer, Ref: DSD/2026/129(1 Post) Tubatse, Ref: DSD/2026/130 (1 Post) Fetakgomo, Ref: DSD/2026/131(1 Post ) | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need. Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X 9710, POLOKWANE, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30 Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X 9709, POLOKWANE, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg POLOWANE. 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 X 9689, GIYANI, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road GIYANI Section A, 0826. 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 but Faxed applications will not be considered
Salary
R338 208 per annum, (Level: SW-A4)
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work as recognised by SAQA.
- Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
- 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.
Duties
- Key Performance Areas: Render 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 LI Mosehlana / Ms MR Semake at 015 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
Notes
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Original Text
SALARY : R338 208 per annum, (Level: SW-A4)
CENTRE : Capricorn District : Molemole : Dendron Clinic , Ref: DSD/2026/124, (1 Post) Vhembe District: Manhezhe clinic, Ref: DSD/2026/125 (1 Post )
Dzumaulu Tribal Office, Ref: DSD/2026/126 (1 Post )
Tshaulu One Stop, Ref: DSD/2026/127 (1 Post)
Mopani District: Lulekani Ref: DSD/2026/128 (1 Post)
Sekhukhune District: Praktiseer, Ref: DSD/2026/129(1 Post)
Tubatse, Ref: DSD/2026/130 (1 Post)
Fetakgomo, Ref: DSD/2026/131(1 Post )
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Social Work as recognised by SAQA. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). 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.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render 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 LI Mosehlana / Ms MR Semake at 015 230
4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.