This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN CLANWILLIAM, LINDELANI, OUTENIEKWA AND VREDELUS)

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 44/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R255 534 – R290 877 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). Grade 2: R301 647– R339 438 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
Centre: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after obtaining the required qualification; A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Minimum standards; Performance Management Systems; Child Care Act, policies, legislation, Batho Pele Principles and administrative procedures; New developments and methodologies in Child and Youth Care Work; Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Work effectively with Social Workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery; Organising and planning; Conflict Management; Interpersonal; Report-writing; Computer literacy; Basic research and analytical skills; Presentation and facilitation; Monitoring and evaluation; Problem solving; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability to interpret policies and legislation.

Duties

Facilitate and supervise the caring for and life space interventions of children and young people will entail the following: Build a positive relationship with residents; Create a caring and stimulating environment for residents; Monitor the implementation of the daily structured programmes; Form part of a multi-disciplinary team; Ensure that the recommended developmental and recreational programmes are implemented by providing continuous support, guidance and advice to sub-ordinates; Monitor and participate in the evaluation of the recommended developmental and recreational programmes; Ensure reporting on progress with developmental and recreational programmes; Participate in the identification of incidents; Continuous professional development; Supervise and perform clerical/administration functions.

Where to send your application

Complete application forms must be hand-delivered to: South African Police Service, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, 8000, posted to Private Bag X9004, Cape Town, 8000, emailed to: Recruitment84@saps.gov.za Recruitment88@saps.gov.za Recruitment94@saps.gov.za Recruitment93@saps.gov.za Recruitment92@saps.gov.za Recruitment82@saps.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms D Baugaard Tel No: (021) 826 5972

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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