The Limpopo Department of Health invites applications from suitably qualified unemployed South Africans for 350 Grant-Funded Temporary Malaria General Worker positions. Successful applicants will receive a daily stipend of R310.00 and will be employed for a period of 132 days.

Position Details

• Position: Temporary Malaria General Worker
• Number of Posts: 350
• Daily Stipend: R310.00
• Contract Duration: 132 Days
• Employer: Limpopo Department of Health
• Closing Date: 03 August 2026

Available Districts and Posts

Mopani District – 161 Posts

Available centres include:

• Bellevue (8)
• Mokgwathi (9)
• Matshwi (8)
• Ngove-Bendstore (9)
• Ngove-Hlaneki (9)
• Mapayeni Clinic (10)
• Thomo (10)
• Makhuva (10)
• Nkomo (9)
• Dzumeri Health Centre (8)
• Eiland Farm (2)
• Maphutha Malatji (9)
• Makhushane (9)
• Selati Farm Team (2)
• Nwamitwa (9)
• Tzaneen Farms (2)
• Carlotta Clinic (9)
• CN Phatudi (9)
• Sekororo (9)
• Hoedspruit Farms (2)
• The Willows (9)

Vhembe District – 161 Posts

Centres include:

• Malamulele Clinic
• Mavambe Clinic
• Tlangelani Clinic-Shirindi
• Shigalo Clinic
• Mhinga Health Centre
• Nthlaveni C Clinic
• Tiyani Health Centre
• Bungeni Health Centre
• Tshimbupfe Clinic
• Sterkstroom Clinic
• Thohoyandou Clinic
• Mutale Health Centre
• Tshiombo Clinic
• Tshaulu Clinic
• Rabale Clinic
• Tshipise Farms
• Tshikuwi Clinic
• Makuya Clinic
• Masisi Clinic
• Klein Tshipise Clinic

Waterberg District – 11 Posts

• Witpoort (11)

Sekhukhune District – 5 Posts

• Naboomkoppies (5)

Capricorn District – 12 Posts

• Ratshaatsha (Eldorado) (12)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4.
• Basic reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Physical fitness to carry malaria spray equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work with chemicals.

Key Duties

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Mixing insecticides.
• Loading and unloading equipment and supplies.
• Assisting residents by moving and covering furniture before spraying.
• Conducting indoor residual spraying.
• Cleaning malaria stations, vehicles, spray cans, buildings and surrounding areas.
• Completing spray cards (SP1) and other required records.
• Capturing operational data.
• Conducting environmental and community surveillance.
• Performing other general duties as instructed.

Application Requirements

Applications must include:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The Z83 form can be obtained from any government department or the DPSA website.

Only shortlisted applicants will be required to submit:

• Certified copy of South African ID.
• Certified copies of qualifications.
• Proof of professional registration (where applicable).

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will:

• Attend an interview.
• Complete a practical assessment.
• Complete an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Undergo Personnel Suitability Checks before appointment.

Important Conditions

Before applying, applicants should note the following:

• Applications that do not comply with the requirements will be disqualified.
• The beneficiary must be unemployed.
• Applicants must not receive any government grant or stipend.
• Applicants must not be enrolled in full-time studies.
• No application fee is required.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts.
• If you do not receive feedback within 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Malaria Programme Requirement

Because malaria control involves working with chemicals:

• Female applicants must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Pregnancy tests will be conducted before and during the employment period.

Employment Equity

The Limpopo Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity, Employment Equity and Affirmative Action employer. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

General Enquiries

For enquiries regarding these vacancies, contact:

Ms Makhuthudise MR
Telephone: 015 307 3737 (Office Hours)

Closing Date

03 August 2026

Applicants should submit their applications through the official application link provided for their preferred facility before the closing date. Ensure that you quote the correct Circular Number or LDH application reference on your Z83 form, and not the internal reference S4/1/1.