CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER
Department of Social Development · DSD/2026/173 (X1 Post) Vhembe District
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Reference
- DSD/2026/173
- Salary band
- R 191 694
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Polokwane Welfare Complex Ref No: DSD/2026/173 (X1 Post) Vhembe District: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSD/ 2026/174 (X1 Post) Salary: Grade 1: R191 694 per annum Requirements: An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Basic qualification in Child Care. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] as auxiliary child and youth care worker. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centers. Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relationships, Ability to handle pressure. Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills. 217 Duties: Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Provide orientation for the child to the center. Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected. Ensure that children/ youth receive medical services. Facilitate independent living and recreational programmes. Organize family visits and contacts. Escort children to external services. Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes. Perform administration duties. Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391 Closing Date: 2026-11-06T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Basic qualification in Child Care
- ✓Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] as auxiliary child and youth care worker
- ✓Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centers
- ✓Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relationships, Ability to handle pressure
- ✓Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills
Key responsibilities
- •Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission
- •Provide orientation for the child to the center
- •Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected
- •Ensure that children/ youth receive medical services
- •Facilitate independent living and recreational programmes
- •Organize family visits and contacts
- •Escort children to external services
- •Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes
- •Perform administration duties
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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