Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development
Position: EPWP Participants X519
Vacancy Circular: No. 06 of 2026
Job Type: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
Contract Duration: 10 Months
Location: Various Districts Across KwaZulu-Natal
Monthly Stipend: R2 786.08 per month
Closing Date: 20 May 2026

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Overview

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development is recruiting 519 EPWP Participants across various district offices and service centres in KwaZulu-Natal.

This opportunity is suitable for unemployed individuals looking to gain work experience through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

Successful candidates will assist with cleaning services, kitchen cleaning, restroom cleaning, and maintenance of cleaning materials and equipment.

⚠️ This advert is NOT intended for people who have already participated in any EPWP Programme.

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💰 Stipend

• Monthly Stipend: R2 786.08

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Minimum Requirements

• ABET qualification
• Basic knowledge of operating cleaning equipment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be reliable and hardworking

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Key Responsibilities

Cleaning Duties

• Provide cleaning services
• Clean offices and general working areas
• Clean kitchens and restrooms
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities

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Equipment & Hygiene Maintenance

• Maintain cleaning materials and equipment
• Ensure safe and hygienic working environments
• Follow workplace cleaning procedures

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📍 Available District Offices & Reference Numbers

Head Office

• Ref No: DSD1/06/2026 – Head Office, Pietermaritzburg (26 Posts)

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uMgungundlovu District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD2/06/2026 – DSD15/06/2026

Includes:

• Pietermaritzburg
• Camperdown
• Richmond
• Howick
• Impendle
• Umshwathi
• Taylors Halt
• Dalton

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Harry Gwala District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD16/06/2026 – DSD22/06/2026

Includes:

• Ixopo
• Kokstad
• uMzimkhulu
• Bulwer
• Underberg

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Ugu District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD23/06/2026 – DSD32/06/2026

Includes:

• Gamalakhe
• Port Shepstone
• Harding
• Umzumbe
• Scottburgh

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Zululand District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD33/06/2026 – DSD45/06/2026

Includes:

• Ulundi
• Babanango
• Mahlabathini
• Pongola
• Nongoma
• Vryheid
• Louwsburg

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King Cetshwayo District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD46/06/2026 – DSD57/06/2026

Includes:

• Empangeni
• Eshowe
• Nkandla
• Melmoth
• Richards Bay
• Mtunzini

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uMkhanyakude District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD58/06/2026 – DSD68/06/2026

Includes:

• Mbazwana
• Hluhluwe
• Ingwavuma
• Ndumo
• KwaMsane
• Manguzi

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uThukela District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD69/06/2026 – DSD76/06/2026

Includes:

• Ladysmith
• Bergville
• Estcourt
• Ezakheni

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uMzinyathi District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD77/06/2026 – DSD88/06/2026

Includes:

• Dundee
• Msinga
• Greytown
• Kranskop
• Nquthu

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Amajuba District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD89/06/2026 – DSD97/06/2026

Includes:

• Newcastle
• Charlestown
• Dannhauser
• Osizweni
• Utrecht
• Madadeni

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eThekwini North District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD98/06/2026 – DSD104/06/2026

Includes:

• Durban
• Inanda
• KwaMashu
• Phoenix
• Pinetown

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eThekwini South District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD105/06/2026 – DSD112/06/2026

Includes:

• Chatsworth
• Lamontville
• Umlazi
• Umbumbulu
• Hammarsdale

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iLembe District

Ref Numbers:

• DSD113/06/2026 – DSD118/06/2026

Includes:

• KwaDukuza
• Ndwedwe
• Maphumulo
• Mandeni
• Bhamshela

HOW TO APPLY:

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THESE VACANCIES ARE CLOSING SOON….

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⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This vacancy is shared for informational purposes only. We do not recruit or process applications on behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development.

✔ Never pay money for EPWP or government job applications
✔ Always use official application procedures
✔ Beware of recruitment scams

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