Location: Limpopo, South Africa
Closing Date: 17 February 2023
Limpopo Department of Social Development: Internship Programme 2023
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.
How to Apply
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
Capricorn
Post to: District Director: Capricorn District, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane 0700
or Hand Deliver to: 34 Hans Van Rensburg, Polokwane, 0699
Mopani
Post to: District Director: Mopani District, Private Bag X9689, Giyani, 0826
or Hand Deliver to: Unigaz Road, Giyani
Sekhukhune
Post to: District Director: Sekhukhune District, Private Bag X80, Polokwane, 0737
or Hand Deliver to:Â Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo
Vhembe
Post to: District Director: Vhembe District, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950
or Hand Deliver to: Old Parliament Building Thohoyandou
Enquiries should be directed to:
- Mr MJ Moloisi at 015 230 4381 / 082 457 7120
- or Ms MP Olayemi at 015 230 431 1
