The Department of Health aims to hire 350 Temporary Malaria Spray Operators in multiple districts within Limpopo, South Africa. The position offers a daily stipend of R310.00 and will last for 132 days. This opportunity is crucial for supporting malaria control efforts and provides important experience in public health operations.
Position: Temporary Malaria Spray Operators
Daily Stipend: R310.00 for 132 days.
Departmental Circular No: 40 of 2025
Age Requirement: 25–40 years
Location: Various centres (applicants must specify the centre they are applying for)
Closing Date for Applications: 29 August 2025
Applications are invited for temporary Malaria Spray Operator positions in the Department of Health. Please read the conditions and requirements carefully before applying
Positions by District and Centres
Mopani District (163 Positions)
Bellevue: 9 positions
Mokgwathi: 9 positions
Matshwi: 8 positions
Ngove-Bendstore: 9 positions
Ngove-Hlaneki: 9 positions
Mapayeni: 9 positions
Thomo: 9 positions
Dzumeri HC: 9 positions
Makhuva: 9 positions
Nkomo: 9 positions
Dzumeri HC (Eiland farm): 2 positions
Maphutha Malatji: 9 positions
Mapayeni Clinic: 9 positions
Makhushane: 9 positions
Selati Farm Team: 2 positions
Mwamitwa: 9 positions
Tzaneen Farms: 2 positions
Carlotta Clinic: 9 positions
CN Phatudi: 9 positions
Sekororo: 8 positions
Hoespruit Farms: 2 positions
The Willows: 9 positions
Vhembe District: (159 Positions)
Malamulele Clinic: 9 positions
Mavambe Clinic: 9 positions
Tlangelani Clinic-Shirindi: 8 positions
Shigalo Clinic: 9 positions
Mhinga Health Centre: 9 positions
Nthlaveni C Clinic: 8 positions
Tiyani Health Centre: 9 positions
Bungeni Health Centre: 9 positions
Tshimbupfe Clinic: 8 positions
Sterkstroom Clinic: 8 positions
Magwedzha Clinic: 9 positions
Mutale HC: 9 positions
Tshiombo Clinic: 9 positions
Tshaulu Clinic: 9 positions
Rabale Clinic: 7 positions
Tshipise: 2 positions
Waterpoort: 2 positions
Makhuya: 9 positions
Masisi Clinic: 9 positions
Klein Tshipise Clinic: 8 positions
Waterberg District (11 Positions):
Witpoort (11).
Sekhukhune District (5 Positions):
Naboomkoppies (5).
Capricorn District (12 Positions):
Ratshaatshaa (Eldorado) (12).
Requirements
A) Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum of Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4.
B) Knowledge and Skills
Basic reading, writing, and calculation skills.
Physically fit to carry malaria spray cans for indoor house spraying and treatment of water bodies.
Ability to work with chemicals.
Key Performance Areas
Mixing of insecticides.
Loading and offloading goods.
Assisting with moving and covering clients’ property (furniture) before spraying.
Cleaning functions at malaria stations (vehicles, cans, buildings, and surroundings).
Completing spray and hut card (SP 1) during spray operations.
Data capturing.
Conducting environmental and community surveillance.
Key Performance Areas
Mixing of insecticides.
Loading and offloading goods.
Assisting with moving and covering clients’ property (furniture) before spraying.
Cleaning functions at malaria stations (vehicles, cans, buildings, and surroundings).
Completing spray and hut card (SP 1) during spray operations.
Data capturing.
Conducting environmental and community surveillance.
If you meet the minimum requirements, please click the link below to submit your application.
Mopani District
Bellevue: CLICK HERE
- Nkomo: CLICK HERE
- Eiland Farm: CLICK HERE
- Maphutha Malatji: CLICK HERE
- Mapayeni Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Makhushane: CLICK HERE
- Selati Farm Team: CLICK HERE
- Nwamitwa: CLICK HERE
- Tzaneen Farms: CLICK HERE
- Carlotta Clinic: CLICK HERE
- CN Phatudi: CLICK HERE
- Sekororo: CLICK HERE
- Hoedpsruit Farms: CLICK HERE
- The Willows: CLICK HERE
- Ngove-Hlaneki: CLICK HERE
- Mapayeni: CLICK HERE
- Thomo: CLICK HERE
- Dzumeri HC: CLICK HERE
- Makhuva: CLICK HERE
- Bellevue: CLICK HERE
- Mokgwathi: CLICK HERE
- Matshwi: CLICK HERE
- Ngove-Bendstore: CLICK HERE
Vhembe District
- Malamulele Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Mavambe Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Tlangelani Clinic-Shirindi: CLICK HERE
- Shigalo Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Mhinga Health Centre: CLICK HERE
- Nthlaveni C Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Tiyani Health Centre: CLICK HERE
- Bungeni Health Centre: CLICK HERE
- Tshimbupfe Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Sterkstroom Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Magwedzha Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Mutale HC: CLICK HERE
- Tshiombo Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Tshaulu Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Rabale Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Tshipise: CLICK HERE
- Waterpoort: CLICK HERE
- Makhuya: CLICK HERE
- Masisi Clinic: CLICK HERE
- Klein Tshipise Clinic: CLICK HERE
Waterberg District
- Witpoort: CLICK HERE
Sekhukhune District
- Naboomkoppies: CLICK HERE
Capricorn District
- Eldorado: CLICK HERE
Conditions and Requirements:
- By applying, you agree to the conditions and requirements outlined in this post.
- Applicants must be between 25 and 40 years old.
- Female applicants must not be pregnant or breastfeeding due to the use of chemicals in malaria control. Pregnancy tests will be conducted before and during the contract to verify status.
- Applicants must be unemployed, not receiving any government grant or stipend, and not engaged in full-time scholarly activities.
Application Process:
- Applications must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form (obtainable from any government institution or at www.dpsa.gov.za) and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Z83 Form Requirements:
- Complete Part A, Part C, and Part D in full.
- In Part B, complete all fields except:
- South African applicants need not provide passport numbers.
- If you answer “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State?”, you may indicate “not applicable” or leave blank the question, “If yes (provide detail), ‘In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?’”
- If your profession or occupation does not require official registration, you may leave the question about registration details blank.
- For Part E, F, & G, if space is limited, you may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached,” provided the CV includes the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the application may be disqualified.
- The CV is an extension of the Z83 form, and applicants are accountable for the accuracy of the information provided.
- Questions in Part F regarding conditions that prevent re-appointment must be answered.
- Submit separate applications for each centre if applying to multiple centres.
- Applications must be submitted via the links provided for each centre. No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 29 August 2025.
Selection Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview and submit certified copies of all relevant qualifications and a copy of their ID.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo two pre-entry assessments:
A practical exercise.
An Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization, effective from 01 April 2024.
Successful candidates will be subjected to security clearance (vetting) as per the same Directive.
Communication:
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you do not hear from the Department within 90 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
If dissatisfied, applicants may request reasons for administrative actions that adversely affected them within 90 days, as per Section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.
Additional Notes:
No payment is required to apply for these positions.
The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised position, guided by its Employment Equity Plan..
NB:
Ensure compliance with all application requirements to avoid disqualification