The Limpopo Department of Social Development (DSD) invites unemployed youth across the province to apply for 105 Internship and Learnership opportunities for the 2025 intake, as advertised in Circular 46 of 2025.
These programmes are aimed at providing structured workplace experience, strengthening employability, and supporting skills development in critical public service fields such as Finance, Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Community Development, Public Management, and Financial Management.
Programme Overview
- Programme: Internship & Learnership Programmes
- Department: Limpopo Department of Social Development
- Number of Posts: 105
- Circular Number: 46 of 2025
- Closing Date: 19 December 2025
- Districts: Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe, Waterberg
Stipend
- Graduate Internships (University): R6 000 per month
- Learnerships (TVET): R4 000 per month
Duration
- Internships: 12 Months
- Learnerships: 12–18 Months (as applicable)
Why This Opportunity Matters
South Africa continues to face high youth unemployment. These Internship and Learnership Programmes form part of government’s response by giving young people real exposure to public sector operations, mentorship, and practical skills that improve long-term employability.
Participants will gain experience in government administration, financial management, ICT systems, community services, and social development programmes—experience that is highly valued in both the public and private sectors.
POST 01 – INTERNSHIP: FINANCE (12 Posts)
Duration: 12 Months
Centres & Reference Numbers:
- 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
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 in Accounting or Financial Management
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 02 – INTERNSHIP: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (6 Posts)
Duration: 12 Months
Centres & Reference Numbers:
- Head Office – DSD/2025/267
- Sekhukhune – DSD/2025/268
- Mopani – DSD/2025/269
- Capricorn – DSD/2025/270
- Waterberg – DSD/2025/271
- Vhembe – DSD/2025/272
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 in IT, Computer Science, or Information Systems
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 03 – INTERNSHIP: SOCIAL WORKER (26 Posts)
Duration: 12 Months
Centres:
Head Office, Sekhukhune, Mopani, Capricorn, Waterberg and Vhembe Districts (various clinics and One Stop Centres)
Requirements:
- NQF Level 7 in Social Work
- SAQA-recognised qualification
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
POST 04 – INTERNSHIP: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (16 Posts)
Duration: 12 Months
Centres:
Head Office and all Districts
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 in Community Development or equivalent
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 05 – LEARNERSHIP: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (14 Posts)
Duration: 12 Months
Centres:
Head Office, Sekhukhune, Mopani, Capricorn, Waterberg, Vhembe
Requirements:
- NQF Level 5 in Human Resource Management or Office Administration
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 06 – LEARNERSHIP: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (10 Posts)
Duration: 12 Months
Centres:
Head Office and all Districts
Requirements:
- NQF Level 5 in Management Assistant or Office Administration
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 07 – LEARNERSHIP: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (20 Posts)
Duration: 12 Months
Centres:
Head Office and all Districts
Requirements:
- NQF Level 5 in Financial Management
- SAQA-recognised qualification
POST 08 – LEARNERSHIP: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (11 Posts)
Duration: 12 Months
Centres:
Head Office and all Districts
Requirements:
- NQF Level 5 in Public Management or Public Administration
- SAQA-recognised qualification
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Limpopo Department of Social Development Internship & Learnership Opportunities 2025:
👉 https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
Important Application Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only via the Limpopo Provincial Government e-Recruitment system
- Create a profile and complete all required fields accurately
- Apply using the correct reference number for the post and centre
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Only one application per reference number is allowed
❌ No emailed, faxed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA and upload proof during the application process.
Closing Date
🗓 19 December 2025
If you are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.