Education · Circular 24 of 2026

Housekeeper (FEMALE)

Department of Education

Overview

The Limpopo Department of Education is hiring 71 female housekeepers across special schools province-wide, requiring Grade 10 or equivalent, at R144,024 per annum.

Requirements

  • Grade 10 or Equivalent, or Differentiated Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (DCAPS) Grade 5 or Technical Occupational Curriculum (TOC) Level 4 For Persons with Intellectual Disability.
  • Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage except for people with disabilities.
  • Competencies: Good communication skills.
  • Care and support skills.
  • Patience and compassion. Collaboration.

Duties

  • Ensure safety and well-being of all learners Support and mentor learners Implement hostel rules Promote positive behaviour Accompany learners for medical attention Cleaning of the hostel Help learners for school each day Help with serving of food in the dining hall and feeding learners who are unable.
  • Administer medication as prescribed by medical practitioners.
  • Help with bathing of younger learners or those unable to help themselves.
  • Assist learners with schoolwork.
  • Help change nappies for learners unable to.
  • Act in loco parentis Shift work includes day and night shift, weekend shift and public holidays.
  • Be able to do shift work including day and night shift, weekend shift and public holidays.

How to apply

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District: Capricorn North: The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X 03cChueniespoort, 0745, Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena: Education District: The District Director Private Bag X601 Mahwelereng, 0626. 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng, 0626. Mopani East: Education District, Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West: The District Director Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director Sekhukhune East Education District Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West. Burgersfort 1150. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District The District Director Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East: The Acting District Director Vhembe East Education District Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West: The District Director Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg: The Acting District Director Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Maupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e. effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Under no circumstances will Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. The contents of the advertised post will also be posted on the following websites www.limpopo.gov.za/ www.edu.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS

Post 24/268, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Education by 24 July 2026 @ 14 H00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Mopani East District, Limpopo
Salary
R144 024 p/a
Closing date
24 July 2026 @ 14 H00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
Reference
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How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.