The Limpopo Department of Education is inviting applications from suitably qualified South African citizens for 578 vacancies across various Education Districts in Limpopo Province. These opportunities are available in a range of support services, providing employment for individuals with different qualifications, skills, and experience. The available positions include Teacher Aid, Administrative Assistant, General Assistant, Housekeeper Supervisor, Housekeeper, Food Service Worker, Brailist, and Driver/Messenger.
The vacancies are available at Education Districts throughout the province and offer an opportunity to join the public service while supporting schools and learners. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised positions are encouraged to apply before the closing date. Both male and female applicants are welcome to apply for the relevant posts in accordance with the requirements specified in the official advertisement.
Available Positions
- Teacher Aid — 117 posts
- Administrative Assistant — 29 posts
- General Assistant — 146 posts
- Housekeeper Supervisor — 30 posts
- Housekeeper (Male) — 85 posts
- Housekeeper (Female) — 78 posts
- Food Service Worker — 56 posts
- Brailist — 11 posts
- Driver/Messenger — 26 posts
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official vacancy advertisement to confirm the reference number, minimum requirements, duties, salary information, and application instructions for each position before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted on or before 24 July 2026 at 14:00, and late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Teacher Aid — 117 posts
Reference Numbers: LDoE 610/06/2026 to LDoE 647/06/2026
Salary Level: 03 | Salary notch R170 226.00 per annum, salary range R170 226.00 to R200 523.00
Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint counts as an added advantage.
Duties: Supporting learners with assessments, assisting with teaching and learning, preparing classroom materials, supervising learners during lessons, breaks and play, helping with classroom administration, and assisting learners who need extra support, including those with physical disabilities.
Administrative Assistant — 29 posts
Reference Numbers: LDoE 648/06/2026 to LDoE 671/06/2026
Salary Level: 02 | Salary notch R144 024.00 per annum, salary range R144 024.00 to R169 656.00
Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, or DCAPS Grade 5, or TOC Level 4 in Office Admin or ICT related fields for persons with intellectual disability. Computer literacy is an added advantage.
Duties: Managing correspondence, filing and record keeping, scheduling meetings and appointments, managing office supplies and inventory, general administrative tasks, typing, photocopying, and managing stock and assets.
General Assistant — 146 posts
Reference Numbers: LDoE 672/06/2026 to LDoE 702/06/2026
Salary Level: 02 | Salary notch R144 024.00 per annum, salary range R144 024.00 to R169 656.00
Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent, or DCAPS Grade 5, or TOC Level 4 for persons with intellectual disability.
Duties: Maintaining school grounds, minor infrastructure maintenance, cleaning classrooms, offices and hostels where applicable, moving classroom and general furniture, and carrying out other tasks assigned by school principals.
Housekeeper Supervisor — 30 posts
Reference Numbers: LDoE 703/06/2026 to LDoE 726/06/2026
Salary Level: 03 | Salary notch R170 226.00 per annum, salary range R170 226.00 to R200 523.00
Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent, DCAPS Grade 5, or TOC Level 4 for persons with intellectual disability. A valid driver’s license is an added advantage, except for people with disabilities.
Duties: Overseeing the work of housekeepers, safeguarding learner wellbeing in hostels, mentoring learners, enforcing hostel rules, encouraging positive behaviour, accompanying learners to medical appointments, assisting with food service, administering prescribed medication, helping younger learners bathe, supporting schoolwork, and working shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Housekeeper (Male) — 85 posts
Reference Numbers: LDoE 727/06/2026 to LDoE 751/06/2026
Salary Level: 02 | Salary notch R144 024.00 per annum, salary range R144 024.00 to R169 656.00
Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent, DCAPS Grade 5, or TOC Level 4 for persons with intellectual disability. A valid driver’s license counts as an advantage, except for people with disabilities.
Duties: Protecting learner safety and wellbeing, mentoring learners, enforcing hostel rules, encouraging positive behaviour, accompanying learners to medical appointments, cleaning hostels, helping learners prepare for school, feeding learners unable to feed themselves, administering prescribed medication, supporting schoolwork, and working day, night, weekend and public holiday shifts.
Housekeeper (Female) — 78 posts
Reference Numbers: LDoE 752/06/2026 to LDoE 776/06/2026
Salary Level: 02 | Salary notch R144 024.00 per annum, salary range R144 024.00 to R169 656.00
Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent, DCAPS Grade 5, or TOC Level 4 for persons with intellectual disability. A valid driver’s license is an advantage, except for people with disabilities.
Duties: Learner care and support, hostel cleaning, enforcing hostel rules, helping learners get ready for school, serving food, supporting learners who cannot feed themselves, administering medication as prescribed, assisting with bathing younger or dependent learners, helping with schoolwork, and performing shift work.
Food Service Worker — 56 posts
Reference Numbers: LDoE 777/06/2026 to LDoE 832/06/2026
Salary Level: 02 | Salary notch R144 024.00 per annum, salary range R144 024.00 to R169 656.00
Requirements: NQF Level 2, Grade 10/Std 8 or equivalent, or DCAPS Grade 5, or TOC Level 4 for persons with intellectual disability in Hospitality or a related field.
Duties: Preparing food according to menus, serving food and refreshments, cleaning the kitchen, canteen and food equipment, and working shifts including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Brailist — 11 posts
Salary Level: 07 | Salary notch R338 106.00 per annum, salary range R338 106.00 to R398 227.00
Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent. A recognized certificate in Braille Grade 1 and 2, knowledge of Braille Mathematics, and computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint are added advantages.
Duties: Taking part in a designated Braille testing program, transcribing material from ordinary print into Braille, and training learners to use assistive devices such as refreshable Braille machines and magnifying devices.
Driver/Messenger — 26 posts
Salary Level: 04 | Salary notch R201 093.00 per annum, salary range R201 093.00 to R236 877.00
Requirements: Grade 12/Matric certificate, a valid Code 10 driver’s license with a Professional Driving Permit, and three years of bus driving experience as an added advantage. A driving competency test applies before appointment.
Duties: Transporting learners in special schools, following traffic laws, assisting learners during loading and off-loading, carrying out vehicle inspections, reporting mechanical faults, collecting and delivering documents, route planning, record keeping, and general support duties.
Individual reference numbers, salary details, and station locations for each post are listed in the full advert, available for download at the link below.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department office or from the DPSA website at dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc. Applications submitted on an incorrect version of the Z83 form will be disqualified.
Each application must be originally signed and dated, and accompanied by a detailed CV containing full details of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge, and experience.
Certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents are only required from shortlisted candidates, and must be submitted on or before the day of the interview. These copies should not be older than six months.
Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Applications may be submitted through the e-Recruitment system at erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, quoting the relevant reference number, or forwarded to the applicable district office listed below.
Where to Apply: District Offices
Applications quoting the relevant reference number should be forwarded to the appropriate Education District.
Capricorn North Education District
The District Director
Private Bag X9711
Polokwane, 0700
Physical Address:
Corner Blaauwberg and Yster Street
Ladanna, Polokwane
Capricorn South Education District
The District Director
Private Bag X03
Chueniespoort, 0745
Physical Address:
Old Parliament Complex
Lebowakgomo
Mogalakwena Education District
The District Director
Private Bag X601
Mahwelereng, 0626
Physical Address:
805 Rufus Seakamela Street
Mahwelereng, 0626
Mopani East Education District
The District Director
Private Bag X578
Giyani, 0826
Physical Address:
Old Parliament Building
Giyani
Mopani West Education District
The District Director
Private Bag X4032
Tzaneen, 0850
Physical Address:
27 Peace Street
Prosperitas Building
Tzaneen, 0850
Sekhukhune East Education District
The Acting District Director
Private Bag X9041
Burgersfort, 1150
Physical Address:
83 Aloe Street, Stand No. 2314
Extension 4, Aloeridge West
Burgersfort, 1150
Sekhukhune South Education District
The District Director
Private Bag X70
Lebowakgomo, 0737
Physical Address:
Old Parliament Complex
Lebowakgomo
Vhembe East Education District
The Acting District Director
Private Bag X2250
Sibasa, 0970
Physical Address:
Makwarela Old Parliament Building
Vhembe West Education District
The District Director
Private Bag X2250
Sibasa, 0970
Physical Address:
Block D, Old Parliament Building
Thohoyandou
Waterberg Education District
The Acting District Director
Private Bag X1040
Modimolle, 0510
Physical Address:
Limpopo Street
NTK Building
Modimolle, 0510
Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 14:00. Applications received after the closing date, and faxed copies, will not be considered.
Download the Full Advert
The full advert, including reference numbers and post-specific details, is available for download from the Limpopo Department of Education website:
https://www.edu.limpopo.gov.za/pages/vacancies.php
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted using the prescribed new Z83 Application Form, which has been effective since 1 January 2021. The form is available from any Public Service Department office or can be downloaded from the DPSA website at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.
The completed Z83 form must be originally signed and dated and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing qualifications, training, competencies, knowledge, and work experience. Certified copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s licences (where applicable), and any other supporting documents should not be submitted with the initial application. These documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates and must be certified within six months before the interview date.
Applications submitted on an incorrect Z83 form, unsigned applications, incomplete applications, photocopied applications, or faxed applications will be disqualified. Applicants wishing to withdraw an application must do so in writing before the recruitment process is finalised.
Successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including criminal record verification, citizenship verification, qualification verification, employment verification, and financial or asset record checks. Successful applicants will also be required to obtain the necessary security clearance. In addition, all shortlisted candidates, including Senior Management Service (SMS) candidates, will complete a practical assessment to evaluate technical and generic competencies, as well as an integrity assessment.
If no communication is received within three months after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful. Due to the anticipated high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Department of Education reserves the right not to fill any advertised position. Appointments will be made in accordance with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
For detailed job descriptions, minimum requirements, reference numbers, and additional information, applicants should refer to the official vacancy advertisement available on the Limpopo Department of Education website.
