The Limpopo Department of Health invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for 2,040 Expanded Public Works Programme employment opportunities available until 31 March 2027.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 28 July 2026
Vacancy Locations: Head Office, hospitals, clinics, forensic units and emergency services facilities across Limpopo, South Africa
Limpopo Department of Health EPWP Vacancies 2026
The Limpopo Department of Health has advertised 2,040 Expanded Public Works Programme opportunities across the province.
The available positions include General Workers, Records Management assistants, Forensic Pathology Services Assistants and EMS Call-Takers and Dispatchers.
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R4 121.76 and will be appointed to work until 31 March 2027. Applications close on 28 July 2026.
EPWP Vacancies Overview
Employer: Limpopo Department of Health
Programme: Expanded Public Works Programme
Circular: Departmental Circular No. 49 of 2026
Total opportunities: 2,040
Monthly stipend: R4 121.76
Contract period: Up to 31 March 2027
Working hours: Eight hours per day
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 July 2026
Application method: Online through facility-specific application links
Supporting documents: New Z83 form and comprehensive CV
Available EPWP Positions
The following positions are available:
| Position | Number of posts | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|---|
| General Worker | 1,985 | Minimum ABET |
| Records Management | 10 | Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 |
| Forensic Pathology Services Assistant | 35 | Grade 12, driver’s licence and PDP |
| EMS Call-Takers and Dispatchers | 10 | Grade 12 and Basic Ambulance Assistant certificate |
| Total | 2,040 | Varies by position |
1. EPWP General Worker Vacancies
Position: EPWP General Worker
Number of positions: 1,985
Monthly stipend: R4 121.76
Minimum qualification: ABET
General Worker opportunities are available at the Limpopo Department of Health Head Office, hospitals, community health centres and clinics across all five districts.
General Worker Positions by District
The 1,985 General Worker posts are allocated as follows:
- Head Office in Polokwane: 10 posts
- St Maria in Polokwane: 5 posts
- Waterberg District: 324 posts
- Capricorn District: 485 posts
- Vhembe District: 471 posts
- Mopani District: 341 posts
- Sekhukhune District: 349 posts
The district totals and facility allocations are listed in the official departmental circular.
General Worker Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A minimum ABET qualification.
- The physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies.
- The ability to work with heavy-duty cleaning equipment.
- The ability to operate machinery such as lawnmowers and weed eaters.
- The willingness and ability to handle human fluids and waste.
- Good communication and customer-care skills.
- Basic knowledge of waste management.
- Knowledge of the Batho Pele Principles.
General Worker Duties
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Cleaning inside healthcare facilities.
- Cleaning outside healthcare facilities.
- Sluicing and cleaning designated areas.
- Following infection prevention and control practices.
- Handling cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Supporting waste-management activities.
- Completing other general duties allocated according to the facility’s operational requirements.
Waterberg District General Worker Opportunities
The Waterberg District has 324 General Worker posts available at facilities such as:
- Thabazimbi Hospital
- Ellisras Hospital
- Witpoort Hospital
- George Masebe Hospital
- Mokopane Hospital
- Voortrekker Hospital
- FH Odendaal Hospital
- Warmbaths Hospital
- Bela-Bela Clinic
- Lephalale Clinic
- Marapong Community Health Centre
- Mookgophong Community Health Centre
- Northam Clinic
- Thabazimbi Town Clinic
Applicants should consult the official circular for the complete list of hospitals and clinics.
Capricorn District General Worker Opportunities
The Capricorn District has 485 positions available at hospitals and primary healthcare facilities including:
- Pietersburg Hospital
- Mankweng Hospital
- Botlokwa Hospital
- Helene Franz Hospital
- WF Knobel Hospital
- Lebowakgomo Hospital
- Thabamoopo Hospital
- Seshego Hospital
- Zebediela Hospital
- Blouberg Community Health Centre
- Seshego clinics
- Mankweng Gateway Clinic
- Moletjie Clinic
- Lebowakgomo-area clinics
Vhembe District General Worker Opportunities
The Vhembe District has 471 positions available at facilities including:
- Tshilidzini Hospital
- Donald Fraser Hospital
- Siloam Hospital
- Hayani Hospital
- Louis Trichardt Hospital
- Elim Hospital
- Malamulele Hospital
- Messina Hospital
- Thohoyandou Community Health Centre
- Bungeni Community Health Centre
- Makhado Community Health Centre
- Mutale Community Health Centre
- Clinics across Thohoyandou, Makhado, Musina and Malamulele
Mopani District General Worker Opportunities
The Mopani District has 341 General Worker posts at facilities including:
- Letaba Hospital
- Kgapane Hospital
- Nkhensani Hospital
- Van Velden Hospital
- Dr CN Phatudi Hospital
- Maphutha L Malatji Hospital
- Sekororo Hospital
- Evuxakeni Hospital
- Lenyenye Malaria Station
- Giyani Community Health Centre
- Lulekani Community Health Centre
- Nkowankowa Community Health Centre
- Clinics throughout Greater Tzaneen, Ba-Phalaborwa and Greater Giyani
Sekhukhune District General Worker Opportunities
The Sekhukhune District has 349 positions at healthcare facilities including:
- Philadelphia Hospital
- Groblersdal Hospital
- St Ritas Hospital
- Jane Furse Hospital
- Dilokong Hospital
- Mecklenburg Hospital
- Matlala Hospital
- Philadelphia Gateway Clinic
- Groblersdal Clinic
- Jane Furse Gateway Clinic
- Mecklenburg Gateway Clinic
- Burgersfort Clinic
- Praktiseer Clinic
- Clinics and community health centres across the district
2. EPWP Records Management Vacancies
Position: EPWP Records Management
Number of positions: 10
Monthly stipend: R4 121.76
Centre: Limpopo Department of Health Head Office
Minimum qualification: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
The Department is recruiting 10 applicants to assist with records management activities at Head Office. (LDOH)
Records Management Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication skills.
- Planning and organisational ability.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- The ability to work effectively in a team.
A recognised qualification in Archival Studies or Records Management will be advantageous.
Previous knowledge or competencies in records management and registry work will also be an advantage.
Records Management Duties
Successful applicants will assist with:
- Receiving records from departmental facilities.
- Capturing records in the appropriate registers.
- Sorting, arranging and labelling records.
- Listing and indexing documents.
- Filing records in cabinets, shelves and storage systems.
- Protecting confidential departmental records.
- Maintaining the security of information.
- Compiling monthly and quarterly progress reports.
- Monitoring the status of documents stored in the records warehouse.
3. EPWP Forensic Pathology Services Assistant Vacancies
Position: Forensic Pathology Services Assistant
Number of positions: 35
Monthly stipend: R4 121.76
Minimum qualification: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
The 35 positions are distributed across forensic pathology units at selected hospitals in Limpopo.
Forensic Pathology Positions by Facility
Positions are available at:
- Pietersburg Hospital Forensic Unit: 8 posts
- Tshilidzini Hospital Forensic Unit: 4 posts
- Letaba Forensic Unit: 3 posts
- Groblersdal Forensic Unit: 2 posts
- Lebowakgomo Forensic Unit: 4 posts
- Mokopane Forensic Unit: 4 posts
- Warmbaths Forensic Unit: 2 posts
- St Ritas Forensic Unit: 3 posts
- Maphutha L Malatji Forensic Unit: 1 post
- Nkhensani Forensic Unit: 1 post
- Elim Forensic Unit: 2 posts
- Kgapane Forensic Unit: 1 post
Forensic Pathology Assistant Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- A valid Professional Driving Permit.
- Computer literacy.
- The physical ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.
- The willingness to work in a forensic pathology and mortuary environment.
- Knowledge of the Batho Pele Principles.
An undergraduate NQF Level 6 qualification in Health Sciences will be an advantage.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo a driving test.
Forensic Pathology Assistant Duties
The role involves sensitive forensic pathology responsibilities, including:
- Supporting the admission, storage and release of deceased persons.
- Completing relevant administrative and legal documents.
- Assisting with identification processes.
- Supporting forensic pathology procedures under professional supervision.
- Safeguarding exhibits, specimens and reports.
- Attending court when required.
- Assisting with transportation from scenes to forensic facilities.
- Cleaning work areas and equipment according to health and safety requirements.
- Maintaining mortuary facilities and equipment.
- Performing standby duties, after-hours work and overtime.
- Following occupational health and safety requirements.
4. EPWP EMS Call-Takers and Dispatchers
Position: EMS Call-Takers and Dispatchers
Number of positions: 10
Monthly stipend: R4 121.76
Centre: Emergency Communication Centre, Polokwane
The Limpopo Department of Health is recruiting 10 candidates to support emergency call-taking and dispatch operations at the Emergency Communication Centre in Polokwane.
EMS Call-Taker and Dispatcher Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- A Basic Ambulance Assistant certificate.
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Basic Ambulance Assistant.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of Basic Life Support.
- An understanding of Emergency Medical Services operations.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Professional telephone etiquette.
- Multitasking and time-management ability.
- English proficiency and the ability to communicate in at least one local language.
EMS Call-Taker and Dispatcher Duties
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Answering emergency and non-emergency telephone calls.
- Communicating professionally with callers.
- Gathering accurate patient, location and emergency information.
- Prioritising incidents according to EMS procedures.
- Dispatching the appropriate emergency resources.
- Reassuring callers while assistance is being arranged.
- Providing approved pre-arrival instructions when necessary.
- Recording information in the Computer-Aided Dispatch system.
- Updating emergency-call information.
- Following confidentiality and data-protection requirements.
- Supporting the efficient operation of the EMS Communication Centre.
General Conditions
Applicants must take note of the following conditions:
- Successful candidates will work eight hours per day.
- Only applicants who have not previously worked in an EPWP position for more than 24 months will be considered.
- No payment is required when applying.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical assessment and an integrity or ethical-conduct assessment.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A comprehensive and updated CV.
Certified copies do not have to be included with the initial application unless instructed by the application portal.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide certified copies of:
- Identity documents.
- Qualifications.
- Academic records where applicable.
- Professional registration documents.
- Driver’s licence and Professional Driving Permit where required.
- SAQA evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
How to Complete the Z83 Form
Applicants must complete all compulsory sections of the new Z83 form.
The Department states that:
- Parts A, C and D must be completed.
- All applicable questions in Part B must be answered.
- Applicants may write “refer to CV” in Parts E, F and G when the required information appears in the attached CV.
- The form must be signed.
- Questions concerning conditions that prevent reappointment must be answered where applicable.
- The CV is treated as an extension of the Z83 application.
Applicants must quote Circular No. 49 of 2026 or the facility’s online application reference beginning with LDH/. They must not use S4/1/1, as this is an internal departmental reference.
How to Apply for Limpopo Department of Health EPWP Vacancies 2026
Applicants must read the official departmental circular and use the application link provided for their chosen hospital, clinic, office or forensic unit.
Click here to apply for Limpopo Department of Health EPWP Vacancies 2026
After opening the circular:
- Identify the position for which you qualify.
- Locate the preferred district and facility.
- Click the application link next to that facility.
- Complete the online application process.
- Complete and sign the new Z83 form.
- Attach a comprehensive CV.
- Use Circular No. 49 of 2026 or the relevant LDH application reference.
- Submit the application before 28 July 2026.
Applicants should submit a separate application for every position or facility for which they wish to be considered.
Application Enquiries
General enquiries may be directed to:
Ms Mompei MM: 015 293 6126
Mr Mashao A: 015 293 6318
Mr Ngobeni TM: 015 293 6423
Enquiries should be made during office hours.
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants may undergo:
- Document verification.
- Qualification verification.
- Professional registration checks.
- A practical pre-entry assessment.
- An integrity and ethical-conduct assessment.
- Interviews.
- Reference and background checks.
- A driving test for Forensic Pathology Services Assistant applicants.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Application Outcome
Applicants who have not received feedback within 90 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Applicants may request reasons for an adverse administrative decision within the period allowed under the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on 28 July 2026.
Applicants should carefully follow the instructions in the circular, as incomplete applications or failure to comply with the requirements may result in disqualification.