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DPSA VACANCY: SOCIAL WORKER (X29 POSTS) – POST 28/157 FROM DPSA CIRCULAR 28 OF 2026
If you are a qualified Social Worker looking for a government career opportunity in South Africa, the Limpopo Department of Education has advertised 29 Social Worker positions under Post 28/157 of DPSA Circular 28 of 2026.
These positions fall under the Directorate: District Management & Institutional Governance (Inclusive Education & Special Schools) and provide an opportunity for suitably qualified Social Workers to support learners, families and communities within special schools across Limpopo.
Vacancy Details
Department: Limpopo Department of Education
Post: Social Worker
Post Number: 28/157
Number of Posts: 29
Salary: R338,208 per annum
Salary Level: Level 07
Province: Limpopo
The vacancies are distributed across a number of special schools and education districts, including Mopani West, Vhembe West, Vhembe East, Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Mogalakwena, Mopani East, Sekhukhune South, Sekhukhune East and Waterberg.
Purpose of the Position
The Social Worker will provide professional social work services to learners and support the psychosocial wellbeing of learners within the school environment.
The role involves assessing learners’ social and emotional circumstances, identifying challenges affecting their wellbeing and development, providing counselling and recommending appropriate interventions.
Social Workers will also work with families, communities, educators and other professionals to ensure that learners receive the appropriate support and services they require.
Because many of the positions are located at special schools, experience in working with learners with special educational needs will be an added advantage.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should carefully check that they meet the prescribed requirements before applying.
The advertised requirements include:
- An 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 as a Social Worker.
- Experience working with learners with special educational needs will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and ability to study, interpret, apply and provide information relating to legislation and policies.
- Ability to perform statutory functions and attend court proceedings.
- Ability to produce and maintain professional records and reports.
- Ability to liaise effectively with relevant stakeholders and role players.
- Knowledge of social welfare legislation.
- Counselling and case-management skills.
- Crisis-intervention skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Main Duties
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing professional social work services to learners and supporting their psychosocial development.
Key duties include conducting assessments to identify the conditions and needs of learners and providing appropriate counselling.
Social Workers will recommend relevant interventions, make referrals where necessary and implement recommended interventions. They will also provide continuous support to individuals, groups, families and communities.
Other responsibilities include monitoring the effectiveness and progress of interventions, providing psychosocial support, supporting **child-protection initiatives** and participating in multidisciplinary teams.
The position therefore requires candidates who can work professionally with learners while collaborating with educators, families, health professionals, social-service organisations and other relevant stakeholders.
WHERE ARE THE POSTS LOCATED?
Post 28/157 covers multiple locations across Limpopo. Among the advertised centres are:
Yingisani School for the Deaf – Mopani West
Letaba Special School – Mopani West
Rivoni School for the Blind – Vhembe West
Tshilwavhusiku Razwimisani Special School – Vhembe West
Grace and Love Special School – Vhembe East
Mhinga Special School – Vhembe East
Fulufhelo Special School – Vhembe East
Rethuseng Special School – Capricorn North
Ratanang Special School – Capricorn North
Grace and Hope Special School – Capricorn South
Benedict and Hope Special School – Capricorn South
New Horizon Special School – Capricorn South
Setotolwane LSEN School – Capricorn South
Lebone Special School – Mogalakwena
Nthabiseng and Pfunanani Special Schools – Mopani East
Bosele School for the Blind – Sekhukhune South
Asiphumelele Special School – Sekhukhune South
Ipelegeng Special School – Sekhukhune South
Rehlahleng and Jane Furse Special Schools – Sekhukhune East
Thusanang, Susan Strydom and Sedibeng Special Schools – Waterberg
The circular lists individual reference numbers for the different centres, so applicants should make sure that they use the correct reference number for the school/district they are applying to.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 Application for Employment form, accompanied by a detailed CV containing information about the applicant’s training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience.
Applicants must use the correct, prescribed Z83 form, which must be originally signed and dated. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents, and these documents should not be older than six months.
Applications must be directed to the relevant Limpopo Department of Education district, according to the school and reference number being applied for.
The advertisement provides district-specific postal and physical addresses for Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Sekhukhune South, Mogalakwena, Mopani East, Mopani West, Sekhukhune East, Vhembe East, Vhembe West and Waterberg. Applications for Waterberg are submitted through the Limpopo e-Recruitment system.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants should ensure that they quote the relevant reference number when applying. Applications submitted using an incorrect Z83 form may be disqualified.
The department will not accept photostat or faxed copies of application documents. Shortlisted candidates will undergo the relevant verification processes, which may include verification of qualifications and employment history, criminal-record checks, citizenship checks and financial/asset-record checks. Successful candidates may also be subjected to security-clearance processes.
Applicants who have not received confirmation or feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
If you have an NQF Level 7 Social Work qualification, valid SACSSP registration and relevant experience, Post 28/157 could be an opportunity to use your professional skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners, particularly those attending special schools.
📅 CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2026
💰 Salary: R338,208 per annum
👥 Number of Posts: 28/157
📍 Province: Limpopo
Department: Limpopo Department of Education
Enquiries: Mr Lukheli TV – 081 535 3675; Mr Ramaru TE – 067 873 7345; Ms Mmowa LS – 081 550 2664; Ms Phasiwe N – 081 550 2664.
View the full vacancy and application information:** [Post 28/157 – Social Worker vacancy]( https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/circular-28-of-2026/ )
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Important: This post is a summary of Post 28/157 from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026. Applicants should consult the original DPSA circular and the Limpopo Department of Education’s official application instructions before submitting an application. The official circular remains authoritative.