South Africa needs more hands on the ground right now, and the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Participant Opportunities 2026 give unemployed KZN residents a chance to earn a stipend while learning useful skills. The deadline is fast approaching – you have until 20 May 2026 to apply.
What the opportunity is
The KwaZulu‑Natal Department of Social Development is hiring 519 EPWP participants across the province. Posts are temporary (10 months) and focus on cleaning and general support duties in various district offices and community centres. Successful candidates receive a monthly stipend of R2 786.08.
Who can apply
- Unemployed South African citizen residing in KwaZulu‑Natal.
- Must hold at least an ABET qualification (or equivalent).
- Basic ability to operate cleaning equipment.
- Good verbal communication and a reliable, hard‑working attitude.
What you gain
- Earn a regular stipend while you look for permanent work.
- Get practical work experience and a reference for future jobs.
- Learn workplace discipline and teamwork in a public‑sector environment.
- Contribute to the upkeep of community facilities and public services.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Download the new Z83 form from the Department of Social Development website.
- Complete all sections of the form and sign it.
- Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights any relevant experience.
- Identify the reference number (REF NO) that matches the office or centre you wish to work at (see the list below).
- Print the Z83 form and your CV.
- Hand‑deliver the documents to the corresponding Department of Social Development office or application centre. Do not email or post them.
- Make sure the correct REF NO is clearly written on the envelope.
Tips to improve your chances
- Double‑check that every field on the Z83 form is filled in and signed. Missing information leads to disqualification.
- Write a clear, chronological CV with dates, duties, and any volunteer work.
- Use simple, legible handwriting on the form; avoid smudges.
- Arrive early at the office to avoid long queues.
- Be prepared for security and verification checks (ID, citizenship, criminal record, etc.) if you are shortlisted.
Reference numbers and offices
Head Office
Attention: Mrs PN Mkhize – REF NO: DSD1/06/2026
uMgungundlovu District
Attention: Mr PC Madonsela – REF NO: DSD2/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD3/06/2026 – Pietermaritzburg Service Office
REF NO: DSD4/06/2026 – Dambuza Youth Development Centre
REF NO: DSD5/06/2026 – Vulindlela Service Office
REF NO: DSD6/06/2026 – Maswazini One‑Stop Development Centre
REF NO: DSD7/06/2026 – Mkhambathini Service Office
REF NO: DSD8/06/2026 – Richmond Service Office
REF NO: DSD9/06/2026 – Impendle Service Office
REF NO: DSD10/06/2026 – uMngeni Service Office
REF NO: DSD11/06/2026 – uMshwathi Service Office
REF NO: DSD12/06/2026 – Swayimane Day Care Centre
REF NO: DSD13/06/2026 – Mpofana Service Office
REF NO: DSD14/06/2026 – Greenfields Child and Youth Care Centre
REF NO: DSD15/06/2026 – Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo One‑Stop Development Centre
Harry Gwala District
Attention: Ms TW Gazu – REF NO: DSD16/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD17/06/2026 – Kokstad Service Office
REF NO: DSD18/06/2026 – uMzimkhulu Service Office
REF NO: DSD19/06/2026 – Riverside One‑Stop Development
REF NO: DSD20/06/2026 – Ubuhlebezwe Service Office
REF NO: DSD21/06/2026 – Ingwe Service Office
REF NO: DSD22/06/2026 – KwaSani Service Office
Ugu District
Attention: Mr S Govender – REF NO: DSD23/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD24/06/2026 – Tolomane Mnyayiza Youth Development Centre
REF NO: DSD25/06/2026 – Izingolweni Service Office
REF NO: DSD26/06/2026 – Gamalakhe Service Office
REF NO: DSD27/06/2026 – Phungashe Service Office
REF NO: DSD28/06/2026 – Port Shepstone Service Office
REF NO: DSD29/06/2026 – Umzumbe Service Office
REF NO: DSD30/06/2026 – Umuziwabantu Service Office
REF NO: DSD31/06/2026 – Umdoni Service Office
REF NO: DSD32/06/2026 – Vulamehlo Service Office
Zululand District
Attention: Mrs FN Ntombela – REF NO: DSD33/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD34/06/2026 – Babanango Service Office
REF NO: DSD35/06/2026 – Mahlabathini Service Office
REF NO: DSD36/06/2026 – eDumbe Service Office
REF NO: DSD37/06/2026 – Pongola Service Office
REF NO: DSD38/06/2026 – Nkunzana Community Service Centre
REF NO: DSD39/06/2026 – Godlwayo Service Centre
REF NO: DSD40/06/2026 – Vryheid Service Office
REF NO: DSD41/06/2026 – Louwsburg Service Office
REF NO: DSD42/06/2026 – Nongoma Service Office
REF NO: DSD43/06/2026 – Msebe One‑Stop Centre
REF NO: DSD44/06/2026 – Usuthu One‑Stop Development Centre
REF NO: DSD45/06/2026 – Mondlo Service Office
King Cetshwayo District
Attention: Mr MT Mngomezulu – REF NO: DSD46/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD47/06/2026 – Inkanyezi Service Office, Eshowe
REF NO: DSD48/06/2026 – Mamba One‑Stop Development Centre
REF NO: DSD49/06/2026 – Nkandla Service Office
REF NO: DSD50/06/2026 – Tulwane One‑Stop Development Centre
REF NO: DSD51/06/2026 – Obuka Service Office
REF NO: DSD52/06/2026 – Vuma Youth Development Academy
REF NO: DSD53/06/2026 – uNgoje Service Office
REF NO: DSD54/06/2026 – Melmoth Service Office
REF NO: DSD55/06/2026 – uMfolozi Service Office
REF NO: DSD56/06/2026 – Richards Bay Service Office
REF NO: DSD57/06/2026 – Lower Mfolozi Service Office
uMkhanyakude District
Attention: Mr SS Mngomezulu – REF NO: DSD58/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD59/06/2026 – Mbazwana Service Office
REF NO: DSD60/06/2026 – Hlabisa Service Office
REF NO: DSD61/06/2026 – Ingwavuma Service Office
REF NO: DSD62/06/2026 – Ndumo Youth Development Centre
REF NO: DSD63/06/2026 – KwaShukela One‑Stop Centre
REF NO: DSD64/06/2026 – Manyiseni One‑Stop Centre
REF NO: DSD65/06/2026 – KwaMsane Service Office
uThukela District
Attention: Mr PP Ndaba – REF NO: DSD69/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD70/06/2026 – eZakheni Service Office
REF NO: DSD71/06/2026 – Bergville Service Office
REF NO: DSD72/06/2026 – Dukuzu Service Office
REF NO: DSD73/06/2026 – Indaka Service Office
REF NO: DSD74/06/2026 – eMnambithi Service Office
REF NO: DSD75/06/2026 – eMtsheni Service Office
REF NO: DSD76/06/2026 – Mbabazane Service Office
uMzinyathi District
Attention: Mr CM Ndaba – REF NO: DSD77/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD78/06/2026 – Endumeni Service Office, Glencoe
REF NO: DSD79/06/2026 – Msinga Service Office
REF NO: DSD80/06/2026 – Msinga Top OSDC
REF NO: DSD81/06/2026 – Mkhuphula OSDC
REF NO: DSD82/06/2026 – Emachunwini OSDC
REF NO: DSD83/06/2026 – Kranskop Service Office
REF NO: DSD84/06/2026 – Greytown Service Office
REF NO: DSD85/06/2026 – Inkosi Mbongeleni OSDC
REF NO: DSD86/06/2026 – Nquthu Service Office
REF NO: DSD87/06/2026 – Inkosi Hlatshwayo OSDC
REF NO: DSD88/06/2026 – Kgosi Morena OSDC
Amajuba District
Attention: Ms NY Mthembu – REF NO: DSD89/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD90/06/2026 – Newcastle Service Office
REF NO: DSD91/06/2026 – Charlestown Service Office
REF NO: DSD92/06/2026 – Dannhauser Service Office
REF NO: DSD93/06/2026 – Osizweni Service Office
REF NO: DSD94/06/2026 – Madlangeni Service Office
REF NO: DSD95/06/2026 – Osizweni Centre for the Care of People with Disabilities
REF NO: DSD96/06/2026 – Madadeni Service Office
REF NO: DSD97/06/2026 – Blaaubosch Youth Centre
eThekwini North District
Attention: Mr MG Nzama – REF NO: DSD98/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD99/06/2026 – Durban Service Office
REF NO: DSD100/06/2026 – Inanda Service Office
REF NO: DSD101/06/2026 – Prophet Isaiah Shembe One‑Stop Development Centre
REF NO: DSD102/06/2026 – KwaMashu Service Office
REF NO: DSD103/06/2026 – Phoenix Service Office
REF NO: DSD104/06/2026 – Pinetown Service Office
eThekwini South District
Attention: Ms TN Ndlovu – REF NO: DSD105/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD106/06/2026 – Chatsworth Service Office
REF NO: DSD107/06/2026 – Lamontville Office
REF NO: DSD108/06/2026 – Wentworth Skills Development Centre
REF NO: DSD109/06/2026 – Umlazi Service Office
REF NO: DSD110/06/2026 – Umbumbulu Service Office
REF NO: DSD111/06/2026 – Nsimbini Service Office
REF NO: DSD112/06/2026 – Mpumalanga Service Office
iLembe District
Attention: Ms R Singh – REF NO: DSD113/06/2026 (District Office)
REF NO: DSD114/06/2026 – Ndwedwe Service Office
REF NO: DSD115/06/2026 – Maphumulo Service Office
REF NO: DSD116/06/2026 – Bhamshela Service Office
REF NO: DSD117/06/2026 – Mandeni Service Office
REF NO: DSD118/06/2026 – KwaDukuza Service Office
Final thoughts
These EPWP posts are a realistic way to earn money and build a work record while you search for permanent employment. Gather your documents, choose the office that is closest to you, and hand‑deliver your application before the 20 May deadline. Good luck, and take the first step toward a brighter future.
