The Limpopo Department of Health invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for 1,985 General Worker positions under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). These opportunities are available across hospitals, clinics, community health centres, and administrative offices throughout Limpopo Province under Departmental Circular No. 49… of 2026. Successful applicants will be appointed on the EPWP programme, which runs until 31 March 2027.
The programme offers temporary employment opportunities for qualifying candidates who wish to gain valuable work experience while supporting healthcare services across the province. Successful applicants will be responsible for cleaning services, infection prevention and control, waste management, maintaining clean and safe healthcare environments, and performing other general duties required to support the daily operations of health facilities.
Overview
- Programme: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
- Position: General Worker
- Number of Posts: 1,985
- Monthly Stipend: R4,121.76
- Location: Limpopo Province
- Contract Period: Until 31 March 2027
- Reference: Departmental Circular No.49 … of 2026
About the EPWP Programme
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is a government initiative aimed at creating temporary employment opportunities while improving public service delivery. Within the Department of Health, EPWP workers play an essential role in maintaining clean healthcare environments that contribute to quality patient care.
General Workers are responsible for supporting hospitals, clinics, community health centres, and administrative offices through daily cleaning, waste management, infection prevention, and general maintenance duties. The programme also provides participants with practical workplace experience that may strengthen future employment opportunities.
Overview of the Opportunity
The position on offer is General Worker, with a monthly stipend of R4,121.76. The total number of posts available stands at 1985, distributed across health facilities in Polokwane, Waterberg, Capricorn, Vhembe, Mopani, and Sekhukhune. This scale of recruitment reflects an effort by the department to strengthen cleaning, hygiene, and general support services at public health facilities across Limpopo.
Below is a breakdown of positions by district, listing the number of posts available at each hospital and a selection of clinics.
Head Office and St Maria, Polokwane — 15 Posts
- Head Office: Polokwane — 10 posts
- St Maria: Polokwane — 5 posts
Waterberg District — 324 Posts
Hospitals (110 posts):
Thabazimbi Hospital (12), Ellisras Hospital (13), Witpoort Hospital (12), George Masebe Hospital (17), Mokopane Hospital (26), Voortrekker Hospital (17), FH Odendaal Hospital (17), Warmbaths Hospital (12).
PHC Facilities (selected, 214 posts total across all clinics):
Bela Bela Clinic (6), Kromdraai Clinic (2), Pienaarsrivier Clinic (4), Rooiberg Clinic (1), Settlers Clinic (1), Warmbaths Town Clinic (4), Abbotspoort Clinic (4), Lephalale Clinic (4), Marapong CHC (5), Seleka Clinic (4), Shongoane Clinic (4), Mookgophong CHC (3), Phagameng Clinic (3), Alma Clinic (1), Vaalwater Clinic (2), Bokwalakwala Clinic (4), Ga-Madiba Clinic (3), Mahwelereng Zone 1 Clinic (7), Mahwelereng Zone 2 Clinic (4), Manyoga Clinic (7), Mokopane Gateway Clinic (4), Sekgakgapeng Clinic (4), Voortrekker Gateway Clinic (4), Armoed Clinic (3), Mabuela Clinic (3), Mamaselela Clinic (2), Mapela Clinic (4), Mosesetjane Clinic (4), Phafola Clinic (3), Pholotji Clinic (2), Sekuruwe Clinic (5), Sterkwater Clinic (2), Tshamahansi Clinic (3), Vaalkop Clinic (2), Mokamole Clinic (3), Bakenberg Clinic (4), Jakkelskuil Clinic (1), Chalema Clinic (1), Paulus Clinic (1), Makgobe Clinic (1), George Masebe Hospital Gateway (2), Thabaleshoba CHC (8), Mattanau Clinic (4), Lekhureng Clinic (4), Mankuwe Clinic (4), Rebone Clinic (4), Weldevreden Clinic (4), Segole Clinic (2), Bavaria Clinic (6), Chromite Clinic (6), Dwaalboom Clinic (2), Northam Clinic (8), Regorogile 1 Clinic (5), Regorogile 2 Clinic (2), Swartklip Clinic (4), Thabazimbi Town Clinic (4).
Capricorn District — 485 Posts
Hospitals (203 posts):
Helene Franz Hospital (17), WF Knobel Hospital (17), Botlokwa Hospital (17), Pietersburg Hospital (45), Mankweng Hospital (45), Lebowakgomo Hospital (18), Thabamoopo Hospital (10), Seshego Hospital (17), Zebediela Hospital (17).
PHC Facilities (selected, 282 posts total):
Ambergate Clinic (3), Blouberg CHC (6), Goedentrou Clinic (1), Krantzplaas Clinic (1), Seshego 3 Clinic (3), Montz Clinic (2), Rosenkrantz Clinic (1), Schoongezight Clinic (1), Uitkyk Clinic (1), Sadu Clinic (1), Seshego 1 Clinic (2), Mushababa Clinic (4), Dithabaneng Clinic (4), Mathabatha Clinic (3), Morotse Thamagane Clinic (3), Boschplass Clinic (3), Malemati Clinic (2), Perskebult Clinic (5), Mashashane Clinic (4), Diana Clinic (4), Naledi Clinic (4), Maraba Clinic (4), Seshego IV Clinic (4), Makgato Clinic (5), Matlala Clinic (4), Goedgevonden Clinic (4), Lonsdale Clinic (4), Sello Moloto Clinic (4), WF Knobel Gateway Clinic (4), Dendron Clinic (4), Moletlane Clinic (4), Rakgoatha Clinic (1), Byldrift Clinic (2), Smugglers Union Clinic (1), Zebediela Gateway Clinic (1), Mogoto Clinic (1), Dr MMM CHC (1), Alldays Clinic (3), Burgerecht Clinic (2), Kibi Clinic (3), Gideon Clinic (3), My Darling Clinic (1), Taaibos Clinic (2), Towerfontein Clinic (2), Ziest Clinic (3), Ratshaatshaa CHC (3), Devrede Clinic (4), Kromhoek Clinic (3), Indermark Clinic (4), Seakamela Clinic (3), Percy Clinic (4), Helene Franz Gateway Clinic (4), Buffelshoek Clinic (4), Lesfontein Clinic (4), Grootdraai Clinic (4), Ramokgopa Clinic (5), Matoks Clinic (3), Mafefe Clinic (4), Mphahlele Clinic (4), Mashite Clinic (4), Nthabiseng Clinic (2), Eisleben Clinic (2), Mohodi Clinic (2), Phuti Clinic (4), Sehlale Clinic (4), Block14 Clinic (3), A Mamabolo Clinic (2), J Mamabolo Clinic (4), Dikgale Clinic (3), Makotopong Clinic (3), Mamotshwa Clinic (3), Mapodu Clinic (2), Mamushi Clinic (4), Sebayeng Clinic (4), Seobi-Dikgale Clinic (3), Evelyn Lekganyane Clinic (4), Soetfontein Clinic (3), Mothiba Clinic (5), Molepo Clinic (3), Buitestraat Clinic (3), Laastehoop Clinic (4), Nobody Clinic (4), Botlokwa Gateway Clinic (2), Rethabile CHC (4), Mankweng Gateway Clinic (4), Moletjie Clinic (2), Semenya Clinic (4), Seshego 2 Clinic (3), Manamela Clinic (4), Mankweng Clinic (4).
Vhembe District — 471 Posts
Hospitals (149 posts):
Messina Hospital (17), Donald Frazer Hospital (23), Siloam Hospital (22), Hayani Hospital (10), Tshilidzini Hospital (26), Louis Trichardt Hospital (12), Elim Hospital (22), Malamulele Hospital (17).
PHC Facilities (selected, 322 posts total):
Shayandima Clinic (2), Tswinga Clinic (3), Dzwerani Clinic (2), Tshisaulu Clinic (2), Levubu Clinic (4), Lwamondo Clinic (3), Hamutsha Clinic (3), Tshakhuma Clinic (3), Tshino Clinic (1), Thohoyandou CHC (5), Mbilwi Clinic (3), Phiphidi Clinic (3), Pfanani Clinic (2), Magwedzha Clinic (3), Sibasa Clinic (4), Mulenzhe Clinic (1), Tshilidzi G Clinic (2), Muledane Clinic (3), Manavhela Clinic (3), Tshimbupfe Clinic (4), Davhana Clinic (2), Tiyani CHC (5), Olifantshoek Clinic (4), Helderwater Clinic (3), Masakona Clinic (4), Mairseilles Clinic (1), Mashamba Clinic (2), Mbokota Clinic (4), Khensani Clinic (2), Sereni Clinic (2), Manyima Clinic (2), Muwaweni Clinic (3), Wayeni Clinic (2), Mulima Clinic (3), Nthabalala Clinic (4), Vleifontein Clinic (3), Muila Clinic (4), Kulani G Clinic (4), Tshilwavhusiku CHC (5), Midoroni Clinic (2), Madombidzha Clinic (2), Kutama Clinic (3), Louis Trichardt Clinic (3), Bungeni CHC (4), Mpheni Clinic (2), Watervaal Clinic (3), Valdezia Clinic (4), Vyeboom Clinic (1), Mashau Clinic (1), De Hoop Clinic (3), Kuruleni Clinic (2), Madala Clinic (3), Khakhu Clinic (3), Tshixwadza Clinic (3), Rumani G Clinic (1), Vuvha Clinic (3), Fondwe Clinic (3), Vhambelan M Clinic (2), Phadzima Clinic (2), Makhado CHC (5), Tshikuwi Clinic (3), Mudimeli Clinic (5), Matsa Clinic (3), Straighthardt Clinic (2), Rabali Clinic (2), Beuconsfield Clinic (2), Mphephu Clinic (3), Khomele Clinic (3), Willian Eddie CHC (5), Makonde Clinic (2), Gondeni Clinic (2), Mukula Clinic (3), Sterkstroom Clinic (2), Thondo Tshivhase Clinic (4), Vhufuli Tshitereke Gateway Clinic (1), Dzingahe Clinic (3), Murangoni Clinic (3), Mutale CHC (4), Thengwe Clinic (3), Tshikundamalema Clinic (3), Matavhela Clinic (4), Guyuni Clinic (4), Tshiombo Clinic (2), Damani Clinic (4), Shakadza Clinic (3), Rambuda Clinic (3), Tshaulu Clinic (3), Tshifudi Clinic (3), Lambani Clinic (4), Duvhuledza Clinic (3), Vhurivhuri Clinic (3), Makuya Clinic (2), Sambandou Clinic (4), Matsheka Clinic (2), Tshififi Clinic (3), Tshiungani Clinic (2), Manenzhe Clinic (2), Folovhodwe Clinic (3), Nancefield Clinic (3), Messina Clinic (3), Masisi Clinic (2), Mulala Clinic (2), Shigalo Clinic (2), Nghezimane Clinic (2), Shikundu Clinic (1), Matiyane Clinic (3), Mhinga Clinic (1), Makuleke Clinic (1), Nhlaveni C Clinic (1), Makahlule Clinic (3), Shingwedzi Clinic (3), Peninghotsa Clinic (2), Mukhomi C Clinic (1), Ntlhaveni E Clinic (2), Malamulele Clinic (1), Mphambo Clinic (4), Tlangelani Clinic (2), Mavambe Clinic (1).
Mopani District — 341 Posts
Hospitals (140 posts):
Maphutha L Malatjie Hospital (16), Sekororo Hospital (17), Dr CN Phatudi Hospital (17), Van Velden Hospital (17), Letaba Hospital (26), Kgapane Hospital (17), Nkhensani Hospital (22), Evuxakeni Hospital (7), Lenyenye Malaria Station (1).
PHC Facilities (selected, 201 posts total):
Namakgale A Clinic (2), Namakgale B Clinic (2), Mahale Clinic (2), Mashishimale Clinic (2), Phalaborwa Busstop Clinic (2), Lulekani CHC (4), Humulani Clinic (2), Benfarm Clinic (2), Makhushani Clinic (2), Seloane Clinic (2), Ngove Clinic (2), Bochabelo Clinic (2), Shikhumba Clinic (2), Nkomo Clinic (2), Ratanang Clinic (2), Kremetart Clinic (3), Sekhiming Clinic (2), Shivulani Clinic (2), Giyani CHC (4), Mapayeni Clinic (2), Muyexe Clinic (2), Mhlava Willem Clinic (2), Khakhalahlomela Clinic (2), Thomo Clinic (2), Shitlakati Clinic (2), Kheyi Clinic (2), Zava Clinic (2), Matsotsosela Clinic (2), Loloka Clinic (2), Makhuva Clinic (2), Dzumeri CHC (4), Basani Clinic (4), Ntluri Clinic (2), Nkuri Clinic (2), Nkhensani Hospital Gateway Clinic (2), Msengi Clinic (2), Hlaneki Clinic (2), Ndengeza Clinic (2), Rotterdam Clinic (1), Medingen Clinic (1), Sekgopo Clinic (2), Lebaka Clinic (2), Bellevue Clinic (2), Maphalle Clinic (2), Mamaila Clinic (2), Seaphole Clinic (1), Middlewater Clinic (2), Bolobedu Clinic (1), Modjadji V Clinic (1), Mamanyoha Clinic (1), Matshwi Clinic (1), Senobela Clinic (1), Shotong Clinic (1), Grace Mugodeni CHC (3), Dr Hugo Clinic (2), Mamitwa Clinic (2), Nyavana Clinic (2), Ooghoek Clinic (2), Mawa Clinic (2), Ramotshinyadi Clinic (2), Mokgwathi Clinic (2), Makgope Clinic (2), Carlotta Clinic (2), Jamela Clinic (2), Julesburg CHC (4), Letsitele Clinic (2), Mariveni Clinic (1), Mogapeng Clinic (2), Tours Clinic (3), Zangoma Clinic (2), Dan Clinic (2), Motupa Clinic (3), Letaba Gateway Clinic (2), Tzaneen Clinic (1), Madumane Clinic (2), Relela Clinic (2), Morutji Clinic (1), Nkowankowa CHC (4), Morapalala Clinic (2), Lenyenye Clinic (2), Khujwana Clinic (2), Mogoboya Clinic (2), Shiluvana CHC (4), Maake Clinic (2), Moime Clinic (2), Mohlaba Clinic (2), Lephepane Clinic (2), Hoedspruit Clinic (2), Mabins Clinic (2), The Oaks Clinic (2), The Willows Clinic (2), Turkey Clinic (1), Calais Clinic (2), Lorraine Clinic (2), Sekororo Gateway Clinic (2), Sekororo Clinic (2), Sophia Clinic (2), Bismark Clinic (2).
Sekhukhune District — 349 Posts
Hospitals (134 posts):
Philadelphia Hospital (26), Groblersdal Hospital (12), St Ritas Hospital (26), Jane Furse Hospital (13), Dilokong Hospital (23), Mecklenburg Hospital (17), Matala Hospital (17).
PHC Facilities (selected, 215 posts total):
Dikgalaopeng Clinic (2), Matsepe Clinic (2), Rammupudu Clinic (4), Motetema Clinic (2), Groblersdal Clinic (3), Kwarrielaagte Clinic (3), Elandsdoorn Clinic (2), Philadelphia Gateway Clinic (3), Moutse East Clinic (4), Goedgedacht Clinic (2), Hlogotlou Clinic (3), Magukubjane Clinic (2), Roosenekal Clinic (2), Sephaku Clinic (3), Zaaiplaas Clinic (2), Marulaneng Clinic (3), Vander Merwe Clinic (3), Mmotoaneng Clinic (3), Matlala Clinic (2), Matlala Gateway Clinic (3), Moeding Clinic (2), Elandskraal Clinic (3), Marble Hall Clinic (3), Tooitskraal Clinic (2), Vlaakplaas Clinic (4), Makeepsvlei Clinic (4), Moganyaka Clinic (2), Spitzpunt Clinic (2), Witfontein Clinic (1), Moutse West (3), Phatantsoane Clinic (2), Phokoane Clinic (2), St Ritas Gateway Clinic (1), Marishane Clinic (2), Phaahla Clinic (3), Probeerin Clinic (2), Magalies Clinic (2), Tswaing Clinic (2), Paulus Masha Clinic (2), Tshehlwaneng Clinic (1), Schoonoord Clinic (2), Dichoeung Clinic (1), Manganeng Clinic (1), Marulaneng Clinic (1), Mphanama Clinic (1), Jane Furse Gateway Clinic (1), Mamone Clinic (2), Mampana Clinic (3), Setlaboswana Clinic (2), Eensam Clinic (2), Klipspruit Clinic (3), Rietfontein Ngwaritsi Clinic (2), Mankotsane Clinic (2), Ikageng Clinic (3), Seroka Clinic (3), Nchabeleng Clinic (2), Nchabeleng CHC (4), Nkoana Clinic (2), Mohlaletse Clinic (3), Phahlamanoge Clinic (2), Mecklenburg Gateway Clinic (3), Selala Clinic (3), Mmutlane Clinic (2), Mashabela Clinic (2), Selepe Clinic (2), Motsepe Clinic (2), Phasha Clinic (4), Matsageng Clinic (4), Manotoane Clinic (3), Ngoabe Clinic (3), Maseven Clinic (3), Rietfontein Clinic (2), Swaranang Clinic (3), Burgersfort Clinic (3), Dilokong Clinic (2), Boschkloof Clinic (2), Eerstegeluk Clinic (3), Riba Clinic (2), Sterkspruit Clinic (2), HC Boshoff CHC (3), Mahubahube Clinic (3), Makofane Clinic (3), Motlolo Clinic (3), Motshana Clinic (2), Naboomkoppies Clinic (4), Penge CHC (2), Praktiseer Clinic (3), Taung Clinic (2).
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum qualification of ABET
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies
- Ability to operate heavy-duty cleaning equipment
- Ability to operate machinery such as lawnmowers and weed eaters
- Willingness to handle human fluids and excreta where operationally required
- Ability to perform physically demanding duties
- Good communication skills
- Good customer care skills
- Understanding of Batho Pele Principles
- Knowledge of waste management practices
Knowledge and Skills:
- Applicants should understand the Batho Pele Principles, the government’s service delivery framework that guides how public servants engage with the communities they serve.
- Good communication and customer care skills are needed, since general workers regularly interact with patients, staff, and visitors at health facilities.
- A working knowledge of waste management practices is expected, particularly relevant to infection control in clinical settings.
Key Performance Areas
Successful applicants will be responsible for a defined set of duties centred on facility hygiene and support. These include cleaning both inside and outside the health facility, sluicing duties carried out in strict adherence to infection prevention and control practices, and any additional general duties allocated by supervisors according to the operational needs of the facility.
How to Apply
Applicants are advised to carefully read all the conditions and requirements for the advertised EPWP positions before submitting an application. Failure to follow the application instructions or meet the stated requirements may result in the application being disqualified. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge that they understand and accept all the conditions attached to the advertised positions.
Interested candidates must download the official Departmental Circular No. 49 of 2026 EPWP Advert and submit their applications strictly according to the instructions contained in the advertisement. Only applications submitted in the prescribed manner will be considered.
The Limpopo Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) work opportunities, which will run until 31 March 2027. Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 Application for Employment Form, which is available from any government department or can be downloaded from the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website. Each application must be accompanied by a comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
The new Z83 form must be completed in full and signed by the applicant. All fields in Part A, Part C, and Part D are compulsory. In Part B, all sections should also be completed, except that South African applicants do not need to provide passport numbers. Applicants who are not conducting business with the State or are not directors of companies doing business with the State may indicate “Not Applicable” or leave the relevant section blank. Similarly, applicants who are not required to provide professional registration details may leave that section blank if it does not apply to them.
Where there is insufficient space in Parts E, F, and G of the Z83 form, applicants may indicate “Refer to CV” or “See Attached,” provided the attached CV contains all the required information. The CV forms part of the official application, and applicants remain responsible for ensuring that all relevant information is included. Questions relating to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part F must also be answered where applicable. Current public servants seeking employment are not required to complete the section intended only for applicants seeking re-employment.
Applicants who obtained qualifications outside South Africa are responsible for ensuring that those qualifications have been evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Proof of the SAQA evaluation must be provided when required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews. At the interview stage, candidates must present certified copies of all relevant qualifications, proof of registration with the applicable professional body where required, and a certified copy of their South African identity document.
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete two mandatory pre-entry assessments before appointment. These assessments include a practical exercise and an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment in accordance with the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, which became effective on 1 April 2024.
Successful applicants will be expected to work eight hours per day. Only applicants who have not previously been employed under the EPWP for more than 24 months will be considered for these opportunities.
The Limpopo Department of Health encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If no communication is received within 90 days after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful. Applicants who are dissatisfied with any administrative action may request reasons from the Department within 90 days in terms of Section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000).
Applicants must quote the Departmental Circular Number (Circular No. 49… of 2026) or the application reference beginning with LDH/ on the Z83 application form. The internal reference S4/1/1 must not be used, as it is reserved for departmental correspondence only.
No payment or application fee is required when applying for any of the positions advertised in this circular. The Department reserves the right not to fill any or all of the advertised posts.
The closing date for applications is 28 July 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and to regularly check the official Limpopo Department of Health website and the Department’s official social media platforms for the full advertisement and any updates regarding the recruitment process.