Internship Programme 2023 – Limpopo Department of Social Development

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 programmes and reports.

Education Requirements:

A completed national diploma / degree in:

• Social Work,
• Nursing,
• Psychology,
• Information and Technology,
• Computer Science,
• Media and Communication,
• Law,
• Social Sciences

Skills and Competencies:

• 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.
• Must have knowledge of conducting field research / data collection.
• 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.

Research will be conducted from the following Sites:

• Capricorn District research sites: Blouberg, Molemole, LepeIIe-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: BelaBeIa, Mogalakwena, ModimolIe-Mookgophong, Lephalale and Thabazimbi. Provincial Office research sites: Polokwane and adjacent areas.

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How to Apply

Internship Programme 2023 – Limpopo Department of Social Development

To apply send Application letter together with your Curriculum vitae (CV).

Please note:

• Certified copies of qualifications shall be submitted only by the shortlisted candidates during the interviews.
• Applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their applications to prevent late arrival of applications.

Send Application to the relevant Address:

Provincial

Post to: Head of Department: Dept. of Social Development, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700

or Hand Deliver to: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Tower Building Polokwane, 0699

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Capricorn

Post to: District Director: Capricorn District, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane 0700

or Hand Deliver to: 34 Hans Van Rensburg, Polokwane, 0699

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Mopani

Post to: District Director: Mopani District, Private Bag X9689, Giyani, 0826

or Hand Deliver to: Unigaz Road, Giyani

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Sekhukhune

Post to: District Director: Sekhukhune District, Private Bag X80, Polokwane, 0737

or Hand Deliver to: Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo

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Vhembe

Post to: District Director: Vhembe District, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950

or Hand Deliver to: Old Parliament Building Thohoyandou

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Enquiries should be directed to:

• Mr MJ Moloisi at 015 230 4381 / 082 457 7120
• or Ms MP Olayemi at 015 230 431