The Limpopo Department of Education invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for 29 Social Worker vacancies within the Directorate: District Management & Institutional Governance, Inclusive Education & Special Schools. The positions are available at various special schools across Limpopo Province and offer a salary of R338,208 per annum.
The vacancies provide an opportunity for qualified Social Workers to work directly with learners who have special educational needs and provide professional social work services, psychosocial support, counselling, case management and child protection interventions.
Applications must be submitted through the Limpopo Department of Education’s e-Recruitment system, and applicants must meet the prescribed Public Service application requirements.
Social Worker Vacancies
Position: Social Worker
Number of Posts: 29
Salary: R338,208 per annum
Directorate: District Management & Institutional Governance – Inclusive Education & Special Schools
Province: Limpopo, South Africa
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 14:00
Employment Type: Public Service Position
Requirements:
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Social Work, recognised by SAQA
- Valid and active registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
- Relevant experience working as a Social Worker
- Experience working with learners with special educational needs is an added advantage
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to study, interpret, and apply relevant legislation and departmental policies
- Capacity to perform statutory functions, including attendance at court proceedings when required
- Skill in producing and maintaining accurate case records and written reports
- Strong liaison ability with relevant role players
- Understanding of how to compile and implement a school-based social work policy
- Sound knowledge of social welfare legislation
- Competence in counselling and case management
- Crisis intervention skills
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills
Key Duties:
- Conduct assessments to identify the conditions of learners
- Provide counselling to learners
- Recommend relevant and appropriate interventions
- Provide referrals where necessary
- Implement recommended interventions
- Provide continuous support to individuals, groups, families, and communities
- Monitor the effectiveness and progress of interventions
- Provide psychosocial support
- Support child protection initiatives
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Limpopo e-Recruitment system, accessible at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. Every application must be quoted with the correct reference number matching the specific post and district.
Applications should be directed to the relevant District Director depending on the district in which the post is located:
District Application Addresses
Although applications are submitted through the e-Recruitment system, the advertisement provides district office information for the relevant education districts.
Capricorn North Education District
The District Director
Capricorn North Education District
Private Bag X9711
Polokwane, 0700
Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street
Ladanna, Polokwane
Capricorn South Education District
The District Director
Capricorn South Education District
Private Bag X03
Chueniespoort, 0745
Old Parliament Complex
Lebowakgomo
Mogalakwena Education District
The District Director
Mogalakwena Education District
Private Bag X601
Mahwelereng, 0626
805 Rufus Seakamela Street
Mahwelereng, 0626
Mopani East Education District
Mopani East Education District
Private Bag X578
Giyani, 0826
Old Parliament Building
Giyani
Mopani West Education District
The District Director
Mopani West Education District
Private Bag X4032
Tzaneen, 0850
27 Peace Street
Prosperitas Building
Tzaneen, 0850
Sekhukhune East Education District
The Acting District Director
Sekhukhune East Education District
Private Bag X9041
Burgersfort, 1150
83 Aloe Street
Stand No. 2314, Ext 4
Aloeridge West
Burgersfort, 1150
Sekhukhune South Education District
The District Director
Sekhukhune South Education District
Private Bag X70
Lebowakgomo, 0737
Old Parliament Complex
Lebowakgomo
Vhembe East Education District
The Acting District Director
Vhembe East Education District
Private Bag X2250
Sibasa, 0970
Makwarela Old Parliament Building
Vhembe West Education District
The District Director
Vhembe West Education District
Private Bag X2250
Sibasa, 0970
Block D Old Parliament Building
Thohoyandou
Waterberg Education District
The Acting District Director
Waterberg Education District
Private Bag X1040
Modimolle, 0510
Limpopo Street
NTK Building
Modimolle, 0510
Closing Date
All applications must reach the relevant district office by 28 August 2026 at 14:00. Applications received after this deadline, along with faxed copies, will not be considered under any circumstances.
Required Documentation
Applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 form, effective from 01 January 2021, which is available at any Public Service Department office or on the DPSA website at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Applications submitted on an incorrect or outdated Z83 form will be automatically disqualified.
Every Z83 form must be originally signed and dated by the applicant. A detailed CV must accompany the form, covering full particulars of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge, and relevant work experience. Certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents are not required at the point of application; only shortlisted candidates will need to submit these, and such copies must not be older than six months at the time of the interview.
Photostat copies or faxed copies of any application documents will not be accepted under any circumstances. Applicants wishing to withdraw an application after submission must do so in writing to the relevant district office.
Vetting and Assessment Process
Successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, covering criminal record verification, citizenship confirmation, financial and asset record checks, and qualification and employment verification. Security clearance processes will also apply to successful candidates before final appointment.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise assessing suitability against the post’s technical and generic requirements, and a separate integrity or ethical conduct assessment.
Feedback and Communication
Given the anticipated volume of applications, receipt of individual applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited strictly to candidates who are shortlisted for interviews. Applicants who receive no confirmation or feedback within three months of the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.
For further information regarding any specific post listed above, applicants should contact the person indicated in the original post details for that district and school. The full advertised post content is also published on the following official platforms: www.limpopo.gov.za, www.edu.gov.za, and www.dpsa.gov.za.
Important Notes
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised, and no guarantee of appointment is implied by shortlisting or interview participation. All employment decisions will be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. Members of the Senior Management Service (SMS), where applicable to related posts, will be subjected to an additional technical exercise, interview process, and psychometric assessment covering cognitive capability, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity, limited to a maximum of three candidates following the technical exercise and interview stage.
Candidates with a background in social work who meet the SACSSP registration requirement, and particularly those with prior exposure to special needs education, are encouraged to review the full list of reference numbers carefully before submitting an application, since incorrect referencing may result in an application being misdirected to the wrong district office.