Limpopo Dept of Social Development: Graduate / Internship Programme 2023

Researchers: Thirty (30)
Contract Period: Twelve (12) months
Stipend amount: R5500.00;

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.;

1. Applications are hereby invited from unemployed graduates who will support the Limpopo Department of Social Development to conduct a rapid research study on “Factors influencing the rising incidences of Gender-Based Violence and femicides (GBVF) in Limpopo Province”.;
2. Application letters must be submitted together with a Curriculum vitae (CV), please note that certified copies of qualifications shall be submitted only by the shortlisted candidates during the interviews.;
3. Applications for the Provincial Office should be addressed to the Head of Department: Private Bag X9710, Polokwane 0700. Applications for the districts should be addressed to the respective districts offices as listed on Annexure B of this notice.;
4. The closing date for the applications is 17 February 2023 at 16h00.;
5. The Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.;
6. Victims of Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and those affected are encouraged to apply;
7. Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.;
8. Enquiries should be directed to Mr MJ Moloisi at 015 230 4381 / 082 457 7120 or Ms MP Olayemi at 015;

Research Sites:;

Capricorn District research sites: Blouberg, Molemole, Lepelle-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: Bela Bela, Mogalakwena, Modimolle-Mookgophong, Lephalale and Thabazimbi.;

Provincial Office research sites: Polokwane and adjacent areas.;

Qualifications:;

A completed national diploma / degree in :

• Social Work,
• Nursing,
• Psychology,
• Information and Technology, Computer Science, Media and Communication,
• Law, and
• Social Sciences from accredited academic institutions or any other equivalent qualification.;

Knowledge and skills;

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

Key Performance Areas;

• 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 rogrammes and reports.;

How to Apply

Limpopo Department of Social Development addresses for the purpose of directing applications

NB: Applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their applications to prevent late arrival of applications.