Limpopo DSD – 105 Internship & Learnership Opportunities
The Limpopo Department of Social Development invites unemployed youth across the province to apply for the 2025 Internship and Learnership opportunities. These programmes are designed to provide practical workplace experience, strengthen employability, and support skills development in key fields such as Finance, Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Community Development, Public Management, and Financial Management. Each opportunity is aligned with specific qualification requirements and is available in various centres across all districts, ensuring wide accessibility for applicants within Limpopo.
Position: Internship & Learnership Programmes
Stipend:
• University Graduate Internships: R6 000 per month
• TVET Learnerships: R4 000 per month
Duration:
• University Internships: 12 Months
• TVET Learnerships: 18 Months
Districts: Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe, Waterberg
Number of Posts: 105
Circular Number: 46 of 2025
Closing Date: 19 December 2025
Applicants are encouraged to select the correct centre and reference number when submitting applications through the official e-Recruitment system. The department aims to empower young people by offering structured exposure to public sector operations, mentorship, and skills that contribute toward long-term career growth. These opportunities are valuable stepping stones for individuals seeking real work experience, industry readiness, and professional development in the public service environment.
Introduction
The Limpopo Department of Social Development has opened Internship and Learnership opportunities for 2025, targeting unemployed youth across all districts. Each district has its own reference number, centre, and post allocation. Applicants must ensure they use the correct Ref No when applying.
Below is the full list of posts available, written clearly with Position, Number of Posts, Duration, Reference Number, Centres, Requirements.
POST 01 – INTERNSHIP: FINANCE
Position: Internship – Finance
Number of Posts: 12
Duration: 12 Months
Reference Number:
- Head Office (02) – DSD/2025/261
- Sekhukhune District (02) – DSD/2025/262
- Mopani District (02) – DSD/2025/263
- Capricorn District (02) – DSD/2025/264
- Waterberg District (02) – DSD/2025/265
- Vhembe District (02) – DSD/2025/266
Centres:
Head Office, Sekhukhune, Mopani, Capricorn, Waterberg, Vhembe
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 in Accounting / Financial Management
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 02 – INTERNSHIP: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Position: Internship – Information Technology
Number of Posts: 6
Duration: 12 Months
Reference Number:
- Head Office (01) – DSD/2025/267
- Sekhukhune District (01) – DSD/2025/268
- Mopani District (01) – DSD/2025/269
- Capricorn District (01) – DSD/2025/270
- Waterberg District (01) – DSD/2025/271
- Vhembe District (01) – DSD/2025/272
Centres:
All Districts including Head Office
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 in IT / Computer Science / Information Systems
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 03 – INTERNSHIP: SOCIAL WORKER
Position: Internship – Social Worker
Number of Posts: 26
Duration: 12 Months
Reference Number:
Head Office
- (01) – DSD/2025/273
Sekhukhune District (05 Posts)
- Makhuduthamaga (01) – DSD/2025/274
- Tubatse (01) – DSD/2025/275
- Elias Motsoaledi (01) – DSD/2025/276
- Fetakgomo (01) – DSD/2025/277
- Ephraim Mogale (01) – DSD/2025/278
Mopani District (05 Posts)
- Kowa-Nkowa DOC (01) – DSD/2025/279
- Nkomo Clinic (01) – DSD/2025/280
- Kgapane One Stop Centre (01) – DSD/2025/281
- Senyolo Clinic (01) – DSD/2025/282
- Sekororo One Stop Centre (01) – DSD/2025/283
Capricorn District (05 Posts)
- Blouberg: Senwabarwana One Stop Centre (01) – DSD/2025/284
- Molepo: Mohlodi Clinic (01) – DSD/2025/285
- Sehlale Clinic (01) – DSD/2025/286
- Lepele-Nkumpi: Mathabatha Clinic (01) – DSD/2025/287
- Mogalakwena: Mapela Clinic (01) – DSD/2025/288
Waterberg District (05 Posts)
- Bela-Bela (01) – DSD/2025/289
- Thabaleshoba (01) – DSD/2025/290
- Blouberg (01) – DSD/2025/291
- Mogalakwena (01) – DSD/2025/292
- Modimolle (01) – DSD/2025/293
Vhembe District (05 Posts)
- Thulamela (02) – DSD/2025/294
- Collins Chabane (01) – DSD/2025/295
- Makhado (01) – DSD/2025/296
- Musina (01) – DSD/2025/297
Centres:
All districts listed above
Requirements:
- NQF Level 7 in Social Work
- SAQA-recognised qualification
- Registration with SACSSP
POST 04 – INTERNSHIP: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Position: Internship – Community Development
Number of Posts: 16
Duration: 12 Months
Reference Number:
Head Office
- (01) – DSD/2025/298
Sekhukhune District (03 Posts)
- Makhuduthamaga (01) – DSD/2025/299
- Elias Motsoaledi (01) – DSD/2025/300
- Ephraim Mogale (01) – DSD/2025/301
Mopani District (03 Posts)
- Giyani (01) – DSD/2025/302
- Tzaneen (01) – DSD/2025/303
- Maruleng (01) – DSD/2025/304
Capricorn District (03 Posts)
- Aganang (01) – DSD/2025/305
- Polokwane (01) – DSD/2025/306
- Lepelle-Nkumpi (01) – DSD/2025/307
Waterberg District (03 Posts)
- Bela-Bela (01) – DSD/2025/308
- Thabazimbi (01) – DSD/2025/309
- Mogalakwena (01) – DSD/2025/310
Vhembe District (03 Posts)
- Thulamela (01) – DSD/2025/311
- Makhado (01) – DSD/2025/312
- Collins Chabane (01) – DSD/2025/313
Centres:
All districts listed above.
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 in Community Development or equivalent
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 05 – LEARNERSHIP: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Position: Learnership – Human Resource Management
Number of Posts: 14
Duration: 12 Months
Reference Number:
Head Office
- (02) – DSD/2025/314
Sekhukhune District (03 Posts)
- Makhuduthamaga (01) – DSD/2025/315
- Elias Motsoaledi (01) – DSD/2025/316
- Fetakgomo (01) – DSD/2025/317
Mopani District (03 Posts)
- Tzaneen (01) – DSD/2025/318
- Giyani (01) – DSD/2025/319
- Ba-Phalaborwa (01) – DSD/2025/320
Capricorn District (02 Posts)
- Polokwane (01) – DSD/2025/321
- Lepelle-Nkumbi (01) – DSD/2025/322
Waterberg District (02 Posts)
- Modimolle (01) – DSD/2025/323
- Bela-Bela (01) – DSD/2025/324
Vhembe District (02 Posts)
- Thulamela (01) – DSD/2025/325
- Makhado (01) – DSD/2025/326
Centres:
All districts listed above.
Requirements:
- NQF Level 5 in HR / Office Administration
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 06 – LEARNERSHIP: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Position: Learnership – Management Assistant
Number of Posts: 10
Duration: 12 Months
Reference Number:
Head Office
- (01) – DSD/2025/327
Sekhukhune District (02 Posts)
- Ephraim Mogale (01) – DSD/2025/328
- Makhuduthamaga (01) – DSD/2025/329
Mopani District (02 Posts)
- Tzaneen (01) – DSD/2025/330
- Giyani (01) – DSD/2025/331
Capricorn District (02 Posts)
- Polokwane (01) – DSD/2025/332
- Blouberg (01) – DSD/2025/333
Waterberg District (02 Posts)
- Modimolle (01) – DSD/2025/334
- Mogalakwena (01) – DSD/2025/335
Centres:
All districts listed above.
Requirements:
- NQF Level 5 in Management Assistant / Office Administration
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 07 – LEARNERSHIP: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Position: Learnership – Financial Management
Number of Posts: 20
Duration: 12 Months
Reference Number:
Head Office
- (02) – DSD/2025/336
Sekhukhune District (04 Posts)
- Makhuduthamaga (01) – DSD/2025/337
- Elias Motsoaledi (01) – DSD/2025/338
- Ephraim Mogale (01) – DSD/2025/339
- Fetakgomo (01) – DSD/2025/340
Mopani District (04 Posts)
- Giyani (01) – DSD/2025/341
- Maruleng (01) – DSD/2025/342
- Tzaneen (01) – DSD/2025/343
- Greater Letaba (01) – DSD/2025/344
Capricorn District (04 Posts)
- Polokwane (01) – DSD/2025/345
- Blouberg (01) – DSD/2025/346
- Aganang (01) – DSD/2025/347
- Lepelle-Nkumpi (01) – DSD/2025/348
Waterberg District (03 Posts)
- Modimolle (01) – DSD/2025/349
- Mogalakwena (01) – DSD/2025/350
- Bela-Bela (01) – DSD/2025/351
Vhembe District (03 Posts)
- Thulamela (01) – DSD/2025/352
- Makhado (01) – DSD/2025/353
- Musina (01) – DSD/2025/354
Centres:
All districts listed above.
Requirements:
- NQF Level 5 in Financial Management
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 08 – LEARNERSHIP: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
Position: Learnership – Public Management
Number of Posts: 11
Duration: 12 Months
Reference Number:
Head Office
- (01) – DSD/2025/355
Sekhukhune District (02 Posts)
- Makhuduthamaga (01) – DSD/2025/356
- Tubatse (01) – DSD/2025/357
Mopani District (02 Posts)
- Giyani (01) – DSD/2025/358
- Tzaneen (01) – DSD/2025/359
Capricorn District (02 Posts)
- Polokwane (01) – DSD/2025/360
- Lepelle-Nkumpi (01) – DSD/2025/361
Waterberg District (02 Posts)
- Bela-Bela (01) – DSD/2025/362
- Thabazimbi (01) – DSD/2025/363
Vhembe District (02 Posts)
- Thulamela (01) – DSD/2025/364
- Makhado (01) – DSD/2025/365
Centres:
All districts listed above.
Requirements:
- NQF Level 5 in Public Management / Public Administration
- SAQA-recognised qualification
The closing date for applications is 19 December 2025.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the Limpopo Provincial Government e-Recruitment system. Applicants must create a profile, complete the required information accurately, and upload all necessary supporting documents. Each applicant must apply for the specific post by selecting the correct reference number as indicated in the advert.
The application portal is accessible at:
https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
No emailed, faxed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure that all documents are uploaded clearly and correctly to avoid disqualification. Only one application per reference number will be accepted.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA and upload proof of evaluation during the application process. Incomplete applications, applications submitted outside the system, or applications missing required documents will not be considered.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only due to the large number of applications. If no communication is received within ninety days after the closing date, the application should be considered unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered.
Please note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, or meals) for candidates attending interviews.