PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU NATAL

APPLICATIONS : Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as
indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag
X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za
(Sthesha Waya Waya).

FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize
CLOSING DATE : 31 July 2026

NOTE : The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all
potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address.
Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the
Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows
a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the
information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed
by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the
declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public
Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date
of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The
Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is
committed to empowering people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a
positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks
(Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records,
credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to
signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to
disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Successful
completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela
certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the
course should be made on the NSG’s website at
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme. All
shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise
and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of
three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and
integrity. Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two preentry 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 and Failure to comply with
any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the
applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date
must accept that his / her application was not successful. Regrettably due to
excessive budget cuts the Department is not in a position to meet any travel
and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted
candidates. It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated
to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of
the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection
processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome.

POST 25/421 : LAUNDRY AID REF NO: DSD14/07/2026NEWLANDS

SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre:

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: ABET level 2. Knowledge: Basic Health and safety standards,
Basic hygiene standards, Batho-Pele Principles, Code of Conduct, Ability to
operate elementary machines and equipment Skills: Communication,
Interpersonal Relations, Basic numeracy, Basic literacy.

DUTIES : Collect, sort, count and record all clean, soiled linen and service users clothing
in terms of laundry prescripts; Laundering of all laundry, linen and service
user’s clothing; Perform regular stocktaking of all linen in the Facility and report
linen in need of repair to the Supervisor; Clean and tidy linen room.

ENQUIRIES : Mr MG Nzama Tel No: (031) 336 8865

POST 25/420 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : KwaDukuza Service Office Ref No: DSD11/07/2026KwaDukuza
Mandeni Service Office Ref No: DSD12/07/2026Mandeni
Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre Ref No:
DSD13/07/2026Newlands

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Grade 12/Matric Knowledge: Knowledge of clerical studies,
practice as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting
statistics, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework
governing the Public Service, Knowledge of working procedures in terms the
working environment Skills: Communication, Interpersonal relations,
Teamwork, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language, Supervisory.

DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain support
services within the component; Provide personnel administration support
services within the component; Provide financial administration support
services in the component.

ENQUIRIES : Ms R Singh: KwaDukuza and Mandeni Service Office Tel No: (032) 437 7112
Mr MG Nzama: Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation
Centre Tel No: (031) 336 8865

We wish you all the best with your applications