Department of Health EPWP Programme 2026: 1,837 Vacancies Available
The Limpopo Department of Health is inviting unemployed South Africans to apply for various opportunities under its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The programme offers temporary employment contracts running until 31 March 2027 and provides a monthly stipend of R4,121.76 for all successful candidates.
With over 1,800 positions available across Limpopo, this recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for job seekers to gain valuable work experience within the public healthcare sector.
Programme Details
- Employer: Limpopo Department of Health
- Programme: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
- Contract Period: Up to 31 March 2027
- Monthly Payment: R4,121.76
- Deadline For Applications: 11 June 2026
- Placements: Limpopo Province
Available Positions
- EPWP General Workers: Food Services (428 Posts)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- N6 in Catering and Hospitality Management from a TVET College
- Computer literacy
Key Duties
- Food preparation and cooking
- Therapeutic diet preparation
- Meal serving and distribution
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen cleaning and sanitation
- Inventory and food storage support
District Allocation
- Capricorn: 119 Posts
- Mopani: 63 Posts
- Sekhukhune: 75 Posts
- Vhembe: 89 Posts
- Waterberg: 82 Posts
- Infrastructure EPWP General Worker (3 Posts)
Locations
- FH Odendaal Hospital
- Ellisras Hospital
Requirements Required
- Minimum ABET qualification
- Maintenance experience will be an advantage
- Exposure to hand and power tools will be beneficial
Duties
- Maintenance support
- Repair assistance
- Tool management
- Workplace cleaning
- Occupational Health and Safety compliance
- Infrastructure General Worker Operators – Water Softening Plants (7 Posts)
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Exposure to plumbing or water treatment systems
- Relevant certificates will be advantageous
Duties
- Operate water softening systems
- Equipment testing and servicing
- Maintenance and repairs
- Record keeping and reporting
- Admin Clerk: Asset Management (82 Posts)
Requirements
- Grade 12
N6 or higher qualification in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Financial Management
- Logistics
- Purchasing Management
- Commerce
- Public Management
- Computer literacy
Duties
- Asset register maintenance
- Inventory control
- Asset verification
- Asset movement tracking
- Disposal administration
- EPWP General Worker (1,244 Posts)
This is the largest category within the programme.
Minimum Requirements
- ABET qualification
- Added Advantage
- Hospital environment experience
- Patient care experience
Duties Include
- Patient transportation
- Laundry services
- Mortuary support
- Ward assistance
- Facility cleaning
- Waste management
Workplaces
Positions are available at hospitals, clinics, community health centres, EMS facilities, nursing campuses and district offices throughout Limpopo.
- Accounting Clerk: Accounts Payable (34 Posts)
Requirements
- Grade 12
NQF Level 6 qualification in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Economics
Duties
- Payment processing
- Reconciliations
- Accrual management
- Filing and records administration
- Registry Clerk (19 Posts)
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Computer literacy
Qualification in Records Management, Archives or Information Studies will be advantageous
Duties
- Filing and archiving
- Patient records management
- Retrieval of files
- Records control and compliance
- Admin Clerk: Legal Services (5 Posts)
Requirements
- Grade 12
Diploma or Degree in:
- Public Management
- Management Assistant
- Related field
- Legal qualification will be advantageous
Duties
- Legal administration
- Case tracking
- Stakeholder liaison
- Register management
- Admin Clerk: HRM and Development (1 Post)
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Management Assistant or related field
Duties
- Diary management
- Administrative support
- Reporting
- Correspondence management
- Information Technology (2 Posts)
Requirements
- Grade 12
- IT or Computer Science qualification at NQF Level 5
Required Knowledge
- Microsoft 365
- A+
- N+
- ICT Security
Duties
- Desktop support
- LAN support
- ICT training support
- Technology project implementation
- Employee Assistance Professional (EAP) (9 Posts)
Requirements
- Degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences
- Registration with SACSSP, HPCSA or EAPA-SA
Duties
- Employee counselling
- Wellness programmes
- Case management
- Mental health awareness initiatives
- Admin Clerk: Employee Health and Wellness (1 Post)
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma or Degree in:
- Public Management
- Administration
- Management Assistant
- Auxiliary Social Work
- Admin Clerk: Communications (1 Post)
Requirements
- Grade 12
Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Management Assistant or related qualification
Duties
- Office administration
- Stakeholder coordination
- Information management
- Procurement support
- Admin Clerk: Communications – Graphic Design (1 Post)
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design
Required Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Graphic design and layout creation
Duties
- Designing posters
- Creating brochures and banners
- Logo development
- Marketing and communication material design
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications before the closing date of 11 June 2026. Ensure that all required qualifications and supporting documents are attached when submitting your application.
Only applications that meet the minimum requirements for the advertised positions will be considered.
Application Deadline:
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11 June 2026
Late applications will not be considered