Fourteen (14) Child and Youth Care Worker vacancies at Department of Social Development

The Department of Social Development is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for Fourteen (14) Child and Youth Care Worker vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 01 August 2025

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1 (X14 POSTS)

• SALARY: R184 320 per annum (Level: CYC – A1)
• CENTRE: Mavambe Secure Care Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/136 (X1 Post)
  Capricorn District: Sekutupu Old Age Home Ref No: DSD/2025/137 (X2 Posts)
  Sekhukhune District: Tubatse Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/138 (X3 Posts)
  Vhembe District: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/139 (X4 Posts)
  Mopani District: Irish House Ref No: DSD/2025/140 (X4 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate recognized NQF Level 04 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification and an FET Certificate in child and youth care equivalent to an NQF Level 04 qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP].

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centres.
• Good communication skills,
• Good interpersonal relationships,
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Honesty and confidentiality,
• Customer care skills.
• Experience in secure care environment will be an added advantage.

DUTIES:

• Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission.
• Provide orientation of the child to the centre.
• Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected.
• Ensure that children or youth receive medical services. Facilitate the independent living and recreational
  programmes. Organise family visits and contacts. Escort children to eternal
  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 QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015) 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://www.dsd.limpopo.gov.za/?q=node/12

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