The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development (DSD) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 4 government vacancies available at various service offices across the province. These opportunities include positions for Administration Clerks (3 Posts) and a Laundry Aid (1 Post).

Successful candidates will become part of a department committed to delivering quality social services and improving the lives of communities across KwaZulu-Natal. Applications must be submitted before the closing date. Applicants may apply online via the eServices (Sthesha Waya Waya) portal or submit applications directly to the Department.

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Available Vacancies

Position	Reference Number	Posts	Salary	Centre
Laundry Aid	DSD14/07/2026	1	R144 024 per annum (Level 02)	Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre
Administration Clerk	DSD11/07/2026	1	R237 453 per annum (Level 05)	KwaDukuza Service Office
Administration Clerk	DSD12/07/2026	1	R237 453 per annum (Level 05)	Mandeni Service Office
Administration Clerk	DSD13/07/2026	1	R237 453 per annum (Level 05)	Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre

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1. Laundry Aid

Reference Number

DSD14/07/2026

Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)

Centre: Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre

Overview

The Department of Social Development is seeking a dedicated Laundry Aid to assist with laundry services at the Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre. The successful candidate will help maintain clean linen and clothing for service users while ensuring hygiene standards are maintained throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

-Collect, sort, count and record clean and soiled linen.

-Collect and process service users’ clothing.

-Wash and dry linen and clothing according to departmental procedures.

-Perform regular stocktaking of linen.

-Report damaged linen requiring repair.

-Maintain a clean and organised linen room.

-Ensure compliance with hygiene and health and safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• ABET Level 2 qualification.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of hygiene practices.
• Understanding of Batho Pele Principles.
• Ability to operate basic laundry equipment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic literacy and numeracy.

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2. Administration Clerk (X3 Posts)

Reference Numbers

• DSD11/07/2026 – KwaDukuza Service Office
• DSD12/07/2026 – Mandeni Service Office
• DSD13/07/2026 – Newlands Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre

Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

Overview

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development is recruiting three Administration Clerks to provide administrative and clerical support within various departmental offices. Successful candidates will support finance, supply chain, personnel administration and general office administration while ensuring efficient service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will:

• Provide general clerical and administrative support.
• Capture and maintain departmental records and data.
• Provide supply chain administration support.
• Assist with personnel administration functions.
• Support financial administration activities.
• Maintain filing systems and office records.
• Prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Respond to internal and external enquiries.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Knowledge of clerical practices and administrative procedures.
• Ability to capture data accurately.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and organisational skills.
• Basic numeracy and language proficiency.
• Supervisory skills will be an added advantage.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.

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