Limpopo Department of Social Development invites applications for the following positions: Researchers x30 posts.
Closing Date: 16 May 2025
Contract Period: Nine (09) months
Stipend Amount: R7,043.30
POST DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Provincial Office: Polokwane (5 Posts)
Ref: DSD/2025/31
Qualifications:
- NQF level 6 or higher in Demography, Population Studies, Community Development, Development Studies, Information and Technology, Computer Science, Media and Communication, Law.
- From accredited institutions.
District Offices: 25 Posts
Requirements:
- NQF level 6 or higher in Demography, Population Studies, Community Development, Development Studies, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Sciences.
Workstations include:
- Capricorn District: 5 Posts (Ref: DSD/2025/32 – DSD/2025/35)
- Mopani District: 5 Posts (Ref: DSD/2025/36 – DSD/2025/40)
- Sekhukhune District: 5 Posts (Ref: DSD/2025/41 – DSD/2025/45)
- Vhembe District: 4 Posts (Ref: DSD/2025/46 – DSD/2025/49)
- Waterberg District: 5 Posts (Ref: DSD/2025/50 – DSD/2025/54)
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Batho Pele Principles, and relevant legislation.
- Understanding of research protocols and ethics.
- Experience with field research/data collection.
- Ability to speak local languages of the research areas.
- Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, written).
- Computer literacy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct face-to-face interviews at research sites.
- Administer research instruments/tools.
- Ensure secure storage of collected data.
- Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity.
- Participate in stakeholder engagements and meetings.
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports and work plans.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Applications are open to unemployed graduates supporting the Department in conducting a rapid research study on “Factors influencing high rates of Teenage Pregnancy in Limpopo Province.”
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications online via the Departmental website at https://forms.office.com/r/SYaSHKmMyb.
Hand-delivered applications are also accepted; applicants should submit a covering letter and a detailed CV.
Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, and IDs are not required at submission; these will only be requested from shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment, in accordance with the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization (effective from 01 April 2024).
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of evaluation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications for Head Office 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.
Applications for District Offices should be addressed to the respective District Directors as per the attached “Annexure B” (images below).
Deadline: 16 May 2025 at 16h00.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging race groups, females, and People with Disabilities to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 90 days. Faxed applications will not be considered.
Applicants who participated in any Government Internship Programme are not eligible.
The Department reserves the right not to appoint to any of the advertised positions.
For general enquiries, contact: Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake at 015 230 4422/4315/4375.
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