Social Worker Supervisor and Social Worker Vacancies 2026: 39 Posts Available in Limpopo
The Limpopo Department of Education has advertised 39 social work vacancies as part of its 2026 recruitment drive. The opportunities include 10 Social Worker Supervisor posts and 29 Social Worker posts across several districts in Limpopo.
The Social Worker Supervisor positions offer a salary of R496,668 per annum, while the Social Worker positions offer R338,208 per annum. The vacancies are particularly relevant to qualified social workers who are registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
This article focuses only on the Social Worker Supervisor and Social Worker vacancies in the advertised circular.
Social Worker Supervisor Vacancies 2026
The Limpopo Department of Education is recruiting 10 Social Worker Supervisors within the Learner Social Support Programmes: Early Childhood Development directorate.
Number of posts: 10
Salary: R496,668 per annum
Qualification: NQF Level 7 Social Work qualification
Professional registration: SACSSP
The 10 positions are distributed across the following districts:
- Capricorn North District, Ref: LDoE 565/06/2026
- Capricorn South District, Ref: LDoE 566/06/2026
- Mogalakwena District, Ref: LDoE 567/06/2026
- Mopani East District, Ref: LDoE 568/06/2026
- Mopani West District, Ref: LDoE 569/06/2026
- Sekhukhune East District, Ref: LDoE 570/06/2026
- Sekhukhune South District, Ref: LDoE 571/06/2026
- Vhembe East District, Ref: LDoE 572/06/2026
- Vhembe West District, Ref: LDoE 573/06/2026
- Waterberg District, Ref: LDoE 574/06/2026
Each district has one advertised post.
Requirements for Social Worker Supervisor
Applicants must have an NQF Level 7 qualification in Social Work recognised by SAQA.
Candidates must also have:
- At least seven years of experience as a Social Worker.
- Valid registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
- A valid driver’s licence, except for persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Development conditional grants.
- Knowledge of education and social development strategies and programmes relating to ECD.
- Knowledge of government policies relating to ECD.
- Knowledge of the Children’s Act.
- Programme and project management skills.
- People management and empowerment skills.
- Information and knowledge management skills.
- Communication and coordination skills.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Policy implementation skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good report-writing skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- The ability to resolve complex conflicts.
- The ability to work independently.
- Compassion and strong interpersonal skills.
Experience in Early Childhood Development and Partial Care will be an added advantage.
Duties of the Social Worker Supervisor
The Social Worker Supervisor will play a senior role in supporting the Department’s Early Childhood Development programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and facilitating the implementation of ECD policies and strategies.
- Supporting the implementation of minimum technical norms and standards.
- Supporting practice guidelines relating to the ECD conditional grant.
- Providing technical support to the ECD programme.
- Ensuring that ECD conditional grant deliverables are achieved.
- Consolidating provincial reports in line with the ECD Conditional Framework.
- Managing and facilitating capacity building relating to the ECD conditional grant.
- Managing and monitoring funded ECD centres.
- Supervising Social Workers.
- Supervising Social Auxiliary Workers.
- Supervising data capturers.
This is therefore a senior social work position with a strong focus on ECD programme management, supervision, compliance and capacity development.
Social Worker Vacancies 2026
The Limpopo Department of Education has also advertised 29 Social Worker posts within the District Management & Institutional Governance: Inclusive Education & Special Schools directorate.
Number of posts: 29
Salary: R338,208 per annum
Qualification: NQF Level 7 Social Work qualification
Professional registration: SACSSP
The positions are based at various special schools across Limpopo.
Where Are the Social Worker Posts Located?
The 29 Social Worker vacancies are distributed as follows:
Mopani West District
- Yingisani School for the Deaf, Ref: LDoE 340/06/2026, 1 post
- Letaba Special School, Ref: LDoE 341/06/2026, 1 post
Vhembe West District
- Rivoni School for the Blind, Ref: LDoE 342/06/2026, 1 post
- Tshilwavhusiku Razwimisani Special School, Ref: LDoE 343/06/2026, 2 posts
- Rivoni School for the Blind, Ref: LDoE 368/06/2026, 1 post
Vhembe East District
- Grace and Love Special School, Ref: LDoE 344/06/2026, 1 post
- Mhinga Special School, Ref: LDoE 345/06/2026, 1 post
- Fulufhelo Special School, Ref: LDoE 346/06/2026, 2 posts
Capricorn North District
- Rethuseng Special School, Ref: LDoE 347/06/2026, 1 post
- Ratanang Special School, Ref: LDoE 348/06/2026, 1 post
Capricorn South District
- Grace and Hope Special School, Ref: LDoE 349/06/2026, 1 post
- Benedict and Hope Special School, Ref: LDoE 350/06/2026, 1 post
- New Horizon Special School, Ref: LDoE 351/06/2026, 1 post
- Mahlasedi Special School, Ref: LDoE 352/06/2026, 1 post
- Setotolwane LSEN School, Ref: LDoE 353/06/2026, 2 posts
Mogalakwena District
- Lebone Special School, Ref: LDoE 354/06/2026, 1 post
Mopani East District
- Nthabiseng Special School, Ref: LDoE 355/06/2026, 1 post
- Pfunanani Special School, Ref: DoE 356/06/2026, 1 post
- Ramokgwakgwa Special School, Ref: LDoE 357/06/2026, 1 post
Sekhukhune South District
- Bosele School for the Blind, Ref: LDoE 358/06/2026, 1 post
- Asiphumelele Special School, Ref: LDoE 359/06/2026, 1 post
- Ipelegeng Special School, Ref: LDoE 360/06/2026, 1 post
Sekhukhune East District
- Rehlahleng Special School, Ref: LDoE 361/06/2026, 1 post
- Jane Furse Special School, Ref: LDoE 362/06/2026, 1 post
Waterberg District
- Thusanang Special School, Ref: LDoE 363/06/2026, 1 post
- Susan Strydom Special School, Ref: LDoE 364/06/2026, 1 post
- Sedibeng Special School, Ref: LDoE 365/06/2026, 1 post
The vacancy list also includes Yingisani School for the Deaf, Letaba Special School and Rivoni School for the Blind under references LDoE 366/06/2026, LDoE 367/06/2026 and LDoE 368/06/2026 respectively.
Note: Applicants should use the correct reference number for the specific institution they are applying to.
Requirements for Social Worker
Applicants for the Social Worker vacancies must have:
- An NQF Level 7 qualification in Social Work recognised by SAQA.
- Valid and active registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions.
- Relevant experience as a Social Worker.
- Good knowledge of social welfare legislation.
- Counselling and case management skills.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies.
- The ability to produce and maintain records and reports.
- The ability to work with relevant stakeholders.
Experience working with learners with special educational needs will be an added advantage.
Duties of a Social Worker
The Social Workers will provide professional social work services to learners and other relevant groups within the special school environment.
Their responsibilities include:
- Conducting assessments.
- Identifying the conditions and needs of learners.
- Providing counselling.
- Recommending appropriate interventions.
- Making referrals where necessary.
- Implementing recommended interventions.
- Providing continuous support to individuals, groups, families and communities.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of interventions.
- Monitoring the progress of clients and interventions.
- Providing psychosocial support.
- Supporting child protection initiatives.
- Participating in multidisciplinary teams.
- Performing relevant statutory functions.
- Attending court proceedings where required.
- Maintaining appropriate social work records and reports.
Who Can Apply?
The Social Worker Vacancies 2026 are aimed at professionally qualified social workers who meet the qualification and registration requirements.
The opportunities may be particularly relevant to professionals with experience in:
- Social work practice.
- Child and family support.
- Inclusive education.
- Special needs education.
- Psychosocial support.
- Counselling.
- Child protection.
- Case management.
- Community development.
For the Social Worker Supervisor positions, applicants need significantly more experience because the advertised requirement is at least seven years as a Social Worker.
Salary and Number of Posts
The two categories offer different salaries based on the level of responsibility.
| Position | Number of Posts | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Worker Supervisor | 10 | R496,668 per annum |
| Social Worker | 29 | R338,208 per annum |
| Total | 39 |
The supervisor positions are therefore paid at a higher level and require at least seven years of social work experience.
Enquiries
The vacancy advert provides the following general enquiries contacts for these positions:
Mr Lukheli TV: 081 535 3675
Mr Ramaru TE: 067 873 7345
Ms Mmowa LS: 081 532 6059
Ms Phasiwe N: 081 550 2664
How to Apply
Applicants should carefully follow the application instructions contained in the official Limpopo Department of Education vacancy circular.
When applying, candidates should make sure they select the correct position, institution or district and use the correct reference number associated with the vacancy.
Applicants for more than one position should also check the Department’s instructions regarding separate applications and supporting documentation.
Important Things to Check Before Applying
Before submitting your application, make sure that:
- Your Social Work qualification meets the NQF Level 7 requirement.
- Your qualification is recognised by SAQA.
- Your SACSSP registration is valid and active.
- Your CV clearly shows your relevant experience.
- You use the correct vacancy reference number.
- You meet the specific requirements for the position.
- Your application is submitted according to the Department’s prescribed process.
For the supervisor positions, applicants should pay particular attention to the seven-year experience requirement and the requirement for experience relating to ECD as an added advantage.
Why These Social Work Vacancies Are Worth Considering
These vacancies provide qualified social workers with an opportunity to work within South Africa’s public education system.
The Social Worker positions focus heavily on inclusive education and special schools, where social workers can support learners through assessment, counselling, psychosocial services, referrals and child protection initiatives.
The Social Worker Supervisor positions offer a more senior opportunity, with responsibilities covering ECD programme implementation, capacity building, monitoring of funded ECD centres and supervision of social work personnel.
Final Thoughts
The Limpopo Department of Education has advertised 39 Social Worker vacancies in 2026, consisting of 10 Social Worker Supervisor posts and 29 Social Worker posts.
The Social Worker Supervisor vacancies pay R496,668 per annum and require an NQF Level 7 Social Work qualification, SACSSP registration and at least seven years of experience as a Social Worker.
The Social Worker vacancies pay R338,208 per annum and are based across numerous special schools and districts in Limpopo. Applicants need an NQF Level 7 Social Work qualification, active SACSSP registration and relevant Social Worker experience.
For qualified social workers looking for public-sector opportunities, these positions offer a range of options across Capricorn, Mopani, Vhembe, Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Mogalakwena
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