LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME (X30 POSTS) FOR UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES

The Limpopo Department of Social Development invites unemployed South African Graduates to apply for their twelve (12) month fixed contract as Researchers for the planned research project under the Population and Development Directorate. The closing date for applications is the 17th February 2023

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”.

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.

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: BelaBela, 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 programmes and reports.

HOW TO APPLY:

DOWNLOAD THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME PDF DOCUMENT HERE

ENQUIRIES:

Mr MJ Moloisi at 015 230 4381 / 082 457 7120 or Ms MP Olayemi at 015 230 4311.

CLOSING DATE: 17 FEBRUARY 2023 AT 16H00.

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