CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government Salary: Grade 1: R191 694 – R215 073 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 2: R223 788 – R253 500 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Requirements: A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Valid Code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes; Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures; Rules and procedures of the care centre; Planning and organising skills; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills; Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients; Communication 338 (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law. Duties: Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission; This would include the following actions: Engagement; Assessment / Plan of Action; Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs; Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs; Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book); Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services; Continuous Professional Development; Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required. Enquiries: Ms U Siebritz at Ubenicia.Siebritz@westerncape.gov.za Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0

• ✓A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
• ✓Valid Code B (or higher) driving license
• ✓NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply
• ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes
• ✓Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures
• ✓Rules and procedures of the care centre
• ✓Planning and organising skills
• ✓Ability to intervene and resolve conflict
• ✓Problem solving skills
• ✓Planning and organising skills

• •Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission
• •This would include the following actions: Engagement
• •Assessment / Plan of Action
• •Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs
• •Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs
• •Referral of professional services (e
• •appointment register, observation book, occurrence book)
• •Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services
• •Continuous Professional Development
• •Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required