COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 REF: DSD/2026/133 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: Sekhukhune District: Ephraim Mogale: Marulaneng Clinic , | 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
R289 296.per annum, (LeveL: CD- A4)
Requirements
- An appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Anthropology / Population Studies / Demography as recognized by SAQA.
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
- Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
- The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures.
- The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in selfempowerment ventures.
- Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management.
- Presentation skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Research skills.
- Project management.
Duties
- Key Performance Areas: Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community.
- Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
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
Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
DSD/2026/133 (1 POST)
SALARY : R289 296.per annum, (LeveL: CD- A4)
CENTRE : Sekhukhune District: Ephraim Mogale: Marulaneng Clinic ,
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community
Development / Sociology / Anthropology / Population Studies / Demography as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception
of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and
understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures.
The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in selfempowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation
skills. Research skills. Project management.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and
other relevant stakeholders. Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of
development actions within the community. Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep
abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
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.