to applicants: Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment and saved with surname and initials. JPEG (picture/snapshot) applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All Health / Social / Engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates.
A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post reference number on your application. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV.
Applications submitted in any other way other than the published link or hand delivery will be treated as invalid. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. The Department of Social Development will not be responsible for server delays.
Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. Suitable candidate/s will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Your information will be used for the sole purpose of this application and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant.
If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Social Development within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station /centre where the post is. Please Note the Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities (PWD’s) are also encouraged to apply and indicate such in their applications).
The appointment will be made according to the Public Service Act of 1994, as amended.