CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER
Department of Social Development · R e f N o
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- DSD27/08/2026UMLAZI
- Salary band
- R 191 694
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: E x c e l s i o r C Y C C ( e T h e k w i n i N o r t h D i s t r i c t : R e f N o : DSD26/08/2026EXCELSIOR (X2 Posts) Umlazi CYCC eThekwini South District: Ref No: DSD27/08/2026UMLAZI (X2 posts) Salary: Grade 1: R191 694 per annum Requirements: Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Child and Youth Care Development. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Child and Youth Care Worker, Only shortlisted candidates will submit proof of Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Child and Youth Care Worker. Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, Developmental programmes, Clerical/ Administrative procedures, Knowledge of the rules and procedures of centre. Skills: - Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal relations, Organising, Counselling, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language. Duties: Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission, Ensure that children/youth receive medical services, Assist with the implementation of planned activities development and therapeutic programmes, Engage in basic life space work to promote the development and care of children and youth, Perform administrative work relevant to the job. Application instructions: proof of Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Child and Youth Care Worker. Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, Developmental programmes, Clerical/ Administrative procedures, Knowledge of the rules and procedures of centre. Skills: - Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal relations, Organising, Counselling, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language. Enquiries: Ms T Blose Tel No: (031) 336 8865, eThekwini North District Ms NC Gebashe Tel No: (031) 336 8787, eThekwini South District Closing Date: 2026-10-23T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Child and Youth Care Development
- ✓Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Child and Youth Care Worker, Only shortlisted candidates will submit proof of Current Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions as a Child and Youth Care Worker
- ✓Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, Developmental programmes, Clerical/ Administrative procedures, Knowledge of the rules and procedures of centre
- ✓Skills: - Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal relations, Organising, Counselling, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language
Key responsibilities
- •Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission, Ensure that children/youth receive medical services, Assist with the implementation of planned activities development and therapeutic programmes, Engage in basic life space work to promote the development and care of children and youth, Perform administrative work relevant to the job
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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