Department of Social Development invites unemployed people to apply for 12 months fixed contract Researchers Internships 2023.
Researchers: Thirty (30)
Contract Period: Twelve (12) months Stipend amount: R5500.00
Research Sites:
Capricorn District research sites: Blouberg, Molemole, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Polokwane.
Mopani District research sites: Ba-Phababorwa, Greater Giyani, Greater Letaba, Greater Tzaneen, and Maruleng. Sekhukhune District research sites: Elias Motsoaledi, Ephraim Mogale, Fetakgomo-Tubatse and Makhuduthamaga. Vhembe District research sites: Collins Chabane, Makhado, Musina, Thulamela.
Waterberg District research sites: BelaBela, Mogalakwena, Modimolle-Mookgophong, Lephalale and Thabazimbi. Provincial Office research sites: Polokwane and adjacent areas.
Social Development: Researchers Internships 2023
Qualifications:
A completed national diploma / degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Information and Technology, Computer Science, Media and Communication, Law, and Social Sciences from accredited academic institutions or any other equivalent qualification.
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Batho Pele Principles, Legislative and other mandates relevant to the Department of Social Development.
- Knowledge of research protocols and research ethics.
- Must have knowledge of conducting field research / data collection.
- Must be able to speak the local languages in the areas selected for the research project.
- Good listening, verbal and writing skills (i.e. Communication skills).
- Computer skills.
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How to apply
Limpopo Department of Social Development addresses for the purpose of directing applications:

Key Performance Areas
- Conduct face to face interviews at the sites selected for the research project.
- Administer the research instrument / tool with the research participants.
- Ensure safe keeping of the research data collected.
- At all times adhere to the principles of voluntary participation, privacy, confidentiality and anonymity.
- Attend and participate the stakeholder’s engagements and meetings.
- Compile weekly / monthly work programmes and reports.
NB: Applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their applications to prevent late arrival of applications.