The North West Department of Social Development invites suitably qualified and interested applicants to apply for several vacant positions available at the Provincial Office and various district offices across the province. These opportunities are available in different occupational fields, including administration, human capital management, supply chain management, community development, child and youth care, and support services. Successful candidates will be appointed on a permanent basis and will contribute to the delivery of quality social development services.
The advertised vacancies are open to applicants who meet the minimum requirements for each post. Available positions include Cleaner, Secretary, General Admin Clerk Production – Infrastructure, SCM Clerk Production: Acquisition Management, HCM Production Clerk: Appointments, Child and Youth Care Supervisor Grade 1, and Community Development Practitioner Grade 1. Salary packages vary according to the position and are offered in line with the applicable Public Service salary scales and Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) where applicable.
Applications must be submitted on or before 17 August 2026 at 15:30. Applicants are required to submit a completed New Z83 Application Form together with an updated Curriculum Vitae by email or hand delivery to the relevant office as indicated in the advertisement. Only applications that comply with the prescribed requirements and are submitted before the closing date will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
North West Department of Social Development Vacancies
- Cleaner (X4 Posts)
- Secretary (X2 Posts)
- General Admin Clerk Production – Infrastructure (X1 Post)
- SCM Clerk Production: Acquisition Management (X2 Posts)
- HCM Production Clerk: Appointments (X1 Post)
- Child and Youth Care Supervisor Grade 1 (X6 Posts)
- Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 (X9 Posts)
If you meet the minimum requirements for any of the advertised positions, submit a completed New Z83 Application Form together with an updated Curriculum Vitae before the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the requirements and responsibilities for each post before applying to ensure that the application meets the prescribed criteria. Applications received after the closing date or those that do not comply with the application instructions may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents during the recruitment process.
Post: Cleaner
Reference No: SD/1/38/26/E
Number of Posts: 4
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Sonop Old Age Home
Requirements:
- Minimum Grade 10 or adult education and training (NQF Level 2)
- Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment as well as cleaning methods and procedures
- Good organising and interpersonal relationships
- Basic literacy (ability to read and write) and basic numeracy (ability to count)
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work around elderly people and have physical strength
Duties:
- Cleaning services: sweeping floors, emptying dustbins, cleaning offices and workshops (where applicable)
- Monitor cleaning material and report stock levels
- Utilise cleaning equipment and ensure their safeguarding
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
Applications: E-mail: [email protected]
Post: Secretary
Reference No: SD/1/35/26/E
Number of Posts: 2
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- A qualification in Secretarial / Management Assistant / Office Management or administration will be an added advantage
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- 0–1 year relevant experience in office administration
- Competencies: organising, time management, communication, and report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Duties:
- Providing secretarial / receptionist support services to the director
- Recording and managing correspondence
- Render administration support services
- Record incoming and outgoing documents and correspondence
- Scheduling meetings and managing the director’s diary
- Provide logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops
- Scrutinise submissions and reports to ensure compliance with basic standards
- Manage client enquiries/complaints
- Managing incoming and outgoing telephone calls
Applications: E-mail: [email protected]
Post: General Admin Clerk Production – Infrastructure
Reference No: SD/1/34/26/E
Number of Posts: 1
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- 0–1 year relevant experience
- Knowledge: client orientation/customer focus, communication, planning, organising
- Competencies: honesty and integrity, flexibility, computer skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills, teamwork
Duties:
- Render general clerical support services
- Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component
- Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component
- Provide financial administration support services in the component
Applications: E-mail: [email protected]
Post: SCM Clerk Production Acquisition Management
Reference No: SD/1/33/26/E
Number of Posts: 2
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- 0–1 year relevant experience
- Knowledge: client orientation/customer focus, communication, planning, organising
- Competencies: honesty and integrity, flexibility, computer skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills, teamwork
Duties:
- Render demand and acquisition clerical support
- Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database
- Register suppliers on Logis or similar system
- Request and receive quotations
- Capture specifications on the electronic purchasing system
- Place orders
- Issue and receive bid documents
- Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process
- Compile draft documents as required
Applications: E-mail: [email protected]
Post: HCM Production Clerk: Appointments
Reference No: SD/1/32/26/E
Number of Posts: 1
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- 0–1 year relevant experience
- Practical PERSAL experience will serve as an advantage
- Computer literacy
- A valid driver’s license
- Competencies: honesty and integrity, flexibility, computer skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills, teamwork
Duties:
- Ensuring correct implementation and capturing of appointments, promotions, translations, secondments, and transfers on the PERSAL System
- Assist in the administration of service termination timeously on PERSAL
- Attending Human Resource related enquiries
- Provide Human Resource technical support during shortlistings and interviews
Applications: E-mail: [email protected]
Post: Child and Youth Care Supervisor Grade 1
Reference No: SD/1/30/26/E
Number of Posts: 6
Salary: R265 755 per annum (OSD package, an all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: JB Marks Treatment Center (1); Reamogetswe Child and Youth Care Center (3); Khuseleka One Stop Center (1); Taung Old Age Home (1)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and certificate in Child and Youth Care
- Current proof of registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP) (proof of registration submitted when shortlisted)
- Experience in CYCC will be an added advantage
- Current registration with the SACSSP council as a Child and Youth Care worker
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Good communication skills
- Good time keeping
- Ability to work as a team
- Problem solving skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in Child and Youth Care
- Interpersonal and leadership skills
- Able to do shift work
- (JB Marks Treatment Centre service users, Reamogetswe: children, Khuseleka: survivors/victims, Taung Old Age Home: older persons)
Duties:
- Supervision of Care and Development: ensures children and youth in care facilities receive appropriate developmental, therapeutic, and life-space interventions to enhance well-being and growth, including monitoring daily routines, developmental programs, and therapeutic activities; ensures adequate supervision; works within a multidisciplinary team on individual developmental plans
- Life-Space Supervision: guides CYC workers, providing real-time feedback and support, assessing performance, and modelling effective interactions
- Staff Mentoring and Coaching: mentors and coaches CYC workers, supports professional development through appraisals and continuing development
- Program Implementation and Administration: oversees program planning and execution, manages shift registers, incident reports, and logbooks, coordinates escorts, and liaises with the Multidisciplinary Team
- Ensuring Compliance and Advocacy: ensures adherence to legislative and policy frameworks, promotes children’s rights, and advocates for their needs
Applications: E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
Post: Community Development Practitioner Grade 1
Reference No: SD/1/29/26/E
Number of Posts: 9
Salary: R289 296 per annum (salary in accordance with OSD determination)
Centre: Kagisano Molopo, Dr RSM (2); Mamusa, Dr RSM (1); Kgetleng, Bojanala (1); Madibeng, Bojanala (1); Moretele, Bojanala (1); Tswaing Service Point, NMM (2); Ratlou Service Point, NMM (1)
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- A 3-year relevant qualification in Community Development / Development Studies or Social Science
- Computer literacy
- A valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of human behaviour and social systems
- Understanding community dynamics
- Networking and establishing partnerships
- Understanding community development programmes and legislation
- Community development research
- Planning and organising; networking skills; communication (written and verbal)
- Project management; team leadership; people management; conflict management; financial management
- Keeping abreast with new developments in the community development field
- Knowledge of policies and legislative mandates related to Community Development
Duties:
- Implementation of legislation and policies to assist with interventions in wards where people interact with environments to promote self-empowerment
- Liaises and interacts with various community development structures to facilitate collaboration and establish partnerships to ensure sustainability of development actions within the community
- Keeps up to date with new developments in the Community Development field to enhance service delivery
Applications: E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
General Application Instructions
- Provincial Office posts (hand delivery): The Director: Human Capital Management, Department of Social Development, Ground Floor, Provident House Building, University Drive, Mmabatho, 2735. For attention: Mr L Segole.
- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District: The District Director, Dr RSM District Office, Corner North & Molopo Street, Vryburg. For attention: Ms R Melore.
- Ngaka Modiri Molema District: The District Director, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office, Corner Nelson Mandela Drive & Martin Street, Mahikeng. For attention: Mr BR Mogorosi.
- Dr Kenneth Kaunda District: The District Director, 91 OR Tambo Street, Klerksdorp, Cnr Johanna Van Der Merwe Street. For attention: Ms N Tamele.
- Bojanala District: The District Director, Office Number 12, Kgwebo Drive, Mabe Office Park, Rustenburg. For attention: Ms NB Modise.
Emailed applications will also be accepted for all districts.
Closing Date: 17 August 2026, 15:30
Applicants must submit a completed New Z83 Application Form and a detailed, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) either by email or hand delivery. When applying by email, use the correct post title, reference number, and department in the subject line, and send the application to the correct email address. Online applications must include only the completed Z83 form and updated CV, combined into one PDF document. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.
The New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431), effective from 1 January 2021, must be fully completed. The declaration section must be signed, dated, and initialled on the first page. The form is available at all Public Service Departments and on the DPSA website (www.dpsa.gov.za). Applicants must clearly indicate the post title, reference number, and centre on the form.
The CV should include full personal details, qualifications, employment history in chronological order, and the names and contact details of three contactable referees. Applicants should provide sufficient information in the relevant sections of the Z83 form. Some fields, such as date of birth, work permit, business interests, preferred language, and current studies, may be marked “N/A” or left blank where they are not applicable. If the CV already contains the required information, some sections of the form may be left blank, except where completion is compulsory, such as for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate only if they are shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents on or before the interview date.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, including qualification verification, criminal record checks, citizenship verification, financial checks, asset verification, reference checks, and security vetting where applicable. Candidates applying for Senior Management Service (SMS) posts must have completed the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Certificate before appointment. SMS candidates will also undergo technical assessments, interviews, psychometric assessments, and integrity assessments.
Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts. Please note that the Department will not cover any travel or accommodation costs incurred by shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.