Department of Social Development: Internship Programme 2025

ByRainbow Time

The Limpopo Department of Social Development invites interested and suitably qualified unemployed graduates to apply for the Internship Programme within the Finance: NGO Financial Support unit. The programme is offered for a period of twenty-four (24) months and aims to provide practical workplace exposure to graduates seeking to strengthen their financial management, reporting, and administrative skills within a public service environment. The initiative forms part of the Department’s commitment to capacity building and supporting youth development across the province.

Successful applicants will be placed within various districts and service points across Limpopo, including Capricorn, Mopani, Waterberg, Sekhukhune, and Vhembe. The interns will assist in NGO financial monitoring, onboarding of funded organisations, verification of financial reports, and supporting compliance with funding agreements. The stipend for the programme is R7 860.50 per month, applicable for the full duration of the internship, and paid in accordance with departmental guidelines for graduate development programmes.

The Department encourages applications from designated groups, including females and persons with disabilities. Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 form accompanied by a detailed CV. Applications may be submitted online through the e-Recruitment portal or hand-delivered to the relevant district or institutional addresses provided in the advert. The closing date for applications is 12 December 2025 at 15h00, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processes as outlined in the recruitment directives.

POSITION : INTERNSHIP – FINANCE: NGO FINANCIAL SUPPORT (X54 POSTS)
STIPEND : R7860.50 per month
DURATION : 24 Months
LOCATION : Limpopo Province, South Africa
CLOSING DATE : 12 December 2025 at 15h00

The Limpopo Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Designated race groups, females and persons with disabilities remain the target group and are encouraged to apply. Applications are invited for the funded vacant posts as per the details below.

INTERNSHIP – FINANCE: NGO FINANCIAL SUPPORT (X54 POSTS)

Period: 24 Months
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month

CENTRES & REFERENCE NUMBERS
Capricorn District

Polokwane Municipality:

  • Dikgale Clinic – Ref No: DSD/2025/212 (1)
  • Seshego One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/213 (1)
  • Andrew Mehlape One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/214 (1)
  • Moletjie Thusong Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/215 (1)

Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality:

  • Studio 2 DSD Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/216 (1)
  • Sekutupu DSD Local Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/217 (1)

Blouberg Municipality:

  • Kibi Clinic – Ref No: DSD/2025/218 (1)
  • Senwabarwana One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/218 (1)

Molemole Municipality:

  • Molemole One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/219 (1)

Mopani District

Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality:

  • Namakgale One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/220 (1)
  • Lulekani DSD Local Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/221 (1)

Greater Giyani Municipality:

  • Giyani One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/222 (1)
  • Ndzumeri DSD Local Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/223 (1)
  • Basani DSD Local Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/223 (1)
  • Gawula One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/224 (1)

Greater Letaba Municipality:

  • Kgapane One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/225 (1)
  • Lebaka One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/226 (1)
  • Rotterdam One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/227 (1)

Greater Tzaneen Municipality:

  • Dr CN Phathudi One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/228 (1)
  • Tzaneen Town Public Works – Ref No: DSD/2025/229 (1)
  • Nkowa-Nkowa DSD Local Office DCO – Ref No: DSD/2025/230 (1)

Maruleng Municipality:

  • Sekororo One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/231 (1)
  • The Oaks Clinic – Ref No: DSD/2025/232 (1)

Waterberg District
  • Bela-Bela One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/233 (1)
  • Witpoort One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/234 (1)
  • Phagameng One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/235 (1)
  • Thabaleshoba One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/236 (1)
  • Bakenberg One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/237 (1)
  • Mahwelereng One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/238 (1)
  • Thabazimbi One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/239 (1)

Sekhukhune District

Elias Motsoaledi Municipality:

  • Lukau One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/240 (1)
  • Sempupuru One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/241 (1)

Ephraim Mogale Municipality:

  • Matlala One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/242 (1)
  • Leewfontein One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/243 (1)

Fetakgomo-Tubatse Municipality:

  • Fetakgomo One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/244 (1)
  • Thusong Multipurpose Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/245 (1)
  • Praktiseer One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/246 (1)
  • Mecklenburg Hospital DSD Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/247 (1)
  • Leboeng Clinic – Ref No: DSD/2025/248 (1)

Makhuduthamaga Municipality:

  • Jane Furse One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/249 (2)

Vhembe District

Collins Chabane Municipality:

  • Vhembe District Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/250 (2)
  • Malamulele Welfare Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/251 (1)
  • Saselamane DSD Local Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/252 (1)
  • Vuwani One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/253 (1)

Makhado Municipality:

  • Waterval Clinic – Ref No: DSD/2025/254 (1)
  • Rabali One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/255 (1)

Musina Municipality:

  • Musina One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/256 (1)
  • Madimbo Thusong Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/257 (1)

Thulamela Municipality:

  • Makwarela SASSA Office – Ref No: DSD/2025/258 (2)
  • Mutale One Stop Centre – Ref No: DSD/2025/259 (1)

Provincial Office:

  • Ref No: DSD/2025/260 (1)
REQUIREMENTS
  • An appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Accounting / Financial Management / Internal Audit / Management Accounting recognised by SAQA.
  • Knowledge of public service legislative frameworks.
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Numerical and analytical skills.
  • Communication and report-writing skills.
DUTIES
  • Assist with onboarding NGOs and explaining funding conditions.
  • Verify completeness of reports and prepare summary checklists.
  • Check expenditure against approved allocations and assist with variance analysis.
  • Support training sessions and help NGOs implement financial tools.
  • Assist with NGO monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
  • Support audit processes, track corrective actions, and prepare documentation.

CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2025 at 15h00

ENQUIRIES

Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semak
Tel: 015 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications online through the Limpopo e-Recruitment website:
https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Hand-delivered applications are also accepted and must be submitted using the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Government Department or downloadable from:

WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS (HAND DELIVERY OR POST)

Submit your application to the relevant institution/district where the post is based.

1. Head Office / Seshego Treatment Centre / Mavambe Secure Care Centre

Postal Address:
The Head of Department
Limpopo Department of Social Development
Private Bag X9710
Polokwane
0700

Hand Delivery:
21 Biccard Street
Olympic Towers Building
Ground Floor, Office 030
Polokwane

2. Polokwane Welfare Complex

Postal Address:
Head of Institution
Private Bag X9713
Polokwane
0700

Hand Delivery:
Plot 303 Strekloop
Polokwane

3. Capricorn District / Sekutupu Old Age Home

Postal Address:
The District Director
Private Bag X9709
Polokwane
0700

Hand Delivery:
34 Hans Van Rensburg Street
Polokwane

4. Sekhukhune District

Postal Address:
The District Director
Private Bag X80
Lebowakgomo
0737

Hand Delivery:
Old Parliament Building
Lebowakgomo

5. Vhembe District / Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre

Postal Address:
The District Director
Private Bag X5040
Thohoyandou
0950

Hand Delivery:
Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre
Block F, Punda Maria Road
Thohoyandou

6. Waterberg District

Postal Address:
The District Director
Private Bag X1051
Modimolle
0510

Hand Delivery:
Corner Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Streets
Modimolle

7. Mopani District

Postal Address:
The District Director
Private Bag X9689
Giyani
0826

Hand Delivery:
Department of Social Development
Unigaza Road
Giyani Section A
0826

NOTE:
The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State?” then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”.

Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.

Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.

Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, current registration with the relevant statutory body, Identity documents and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) but must submit a duly completed Z83 application for employment form, and a detailed CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, current registration with the relevant statutory body, copy of ID and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) must be submitted.

The Department reserves the right NOT to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall among other determination be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

The closing date for applications is 12 December 2025 at 15h00.

The Limpopo Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Designated race groups, females and People with disabilities remain our target and are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only due to a large number of applications we envisage to receive. If you have not heard from the Department within ninety (90) days from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Faxed applications will not be considered.

Please note: Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.