Limpopo Dept of Social Development Graduate Internship Programme 2023 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
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This page contains information about the latest internship programmes at Limpopo Dept of Social Development for 2023/2024 and how to apply.
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. It is typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field. Employers benefit from these placements because they often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run.
Closing Date: 17 February 2023
Researchers: Thirty (30)
Contract Period: Twelve (12) months
Stipend amount: R5500.00;
Invitation for the unemployed graduates who are without any form of experience in line with their qualification to apply for a twelve (12) month fixed contract as Researchers for the planned research project to be conducted by Limpopo Department of Social Development under the Population and Development Directorate.;
- Applications are hereby invited from unemployed graduates who will support the Limpopo Department of Social Development to conduct a rapid research study on “Factors influencing the rising incidences of Gender-Based Violence and femicides (GBVF) in Limpopo Province”.;
- Application letters must be submitted together with a Curriculum vitae (CV), please note that certified copies of qualifications shall be submitted only by the shortlisted candidates during the interviews.;
- Applications for the Provincial Office should be addressed to the Head of Department: Private Bag X9710, Polokwane 0700. Applications for the districts should be addressed to the respective districts offices as listed on Annexure B of this notice.;
- The closing date for the applications is 17 February 2023 at 16h00.;
- The Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.;
- Victims of Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and those affected are encouraged to apply;
- Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.;
- Enquiries should be directed to Mr MJ Moloisi at 015 230 4381 / 082 457 7120 or Ms MP Olayemi at 015;
Research Sites:;
Capricorn District research sites: Blouberg, Molemole, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Polokwane.;
Mopani District research sites: Ba-Phababorwa, Greater Giyani, Greater Letaba, Greater Tzaneen, and Maruleng.;
Sekhukhune District research sites: Elias Motsoaledi, Ephraim Mogale, Fetakgomo-Tubatse and Makhuduthamaga.;
Vhembe District research sites: Collins Chabane, Makhado, Musina, Thulamela.;
Waterberg District research sites: Bela Bela, Mogalakwena, Modimolle-Mookgophong, Lephalale and Thabazimbi.;
Provincial Office research sites: Polokwane and adjacent areas.;
Qualifications:;
A completed national diploma / degree in :
- Social Work,
- Nursing,
- Psychology,
- Information and Technology, Computer Science, Media and Communication,
- Law, and
- Social Sciences from accredited academic institutions or any other equivalent qualification.;
Knowledge And Skills;
- Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Batho Pele Principles, Legislative and other mandates relevant to the Department of Social Development.;
- Knowledge of research protocols and research ethics.;
- Must have knowledge of conducting field research / data collection.;
- Must be able to speak the local languages in the areas selected for the research project.;
- Good listening, verbal and writing skills (i.e. Communication skills)
Computer Skills.;
Key Performance Areas;
- Conduct face to face interviews at the sites selected for the research project.;
- Administer the research instrument / tool with the research participants.;
- Ensure safe keeping of the research data collected.;
- At all times adhere to the principles of voluntary participation, privacy, confidentiality and anonymity.;
- Attend and participate the stakeholder’s engagements and meetings.;
- Compile weekly / monthly work rogrammes and reports.;
How To Apply
Limpopo Department of Social Development addresses for the purpose of directing applications
| Capricorn;
015 290 9000; Postal Address: District Director: Capricorn District; Private Bag X9709; Polokwane 0700 ; Physical Address: 34 Hans Van Rensburg; Polokwane; 0699; |
| Mopani;
015 811 4300; Postal Address: Private Bag X9689; Giyani; 0826; Physical Address: Giyani; |
| Sekhukhune;
015 632 9900 Postal Address: District Director: Sekhukhune District; Private Bag X80; Polokwane; 0737 Physical Address: Lebowakgomo; |
| Vhembe;
015 962 4958; Postal Address: District Director: Vhembe District; Private Bag X5040; Thohoyandou; 0950 Physical Address: Old Parliament Building; Thohoyandou |
| Waterberg;
014 718 1700; Postal Address: District Director: Waterberg District; Private Bag X1051; Modimolle; 0510; Physical Address: Thabo Mbeki; Modimolle |
| Provincial;
015 230 4300; Postal Address: Head of Department:; Dept. of Social Development; Private Bag X9710; Polokwane; 0700; Physical Address: Olympic Tower Building; Polokwane; 0699 |
NB: Applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their applications to prevent late arrival of applications.
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