CHILD & YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD24/08/2026KHANYANI
- Salary
- Grade 1: R211 899 per annum
- Centre
- Khanyani CYCC: Amajuba District
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Circular
- No 36 of 2026
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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. A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Child and Youth Care work. Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, The Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Children rights principles, Standard operation procedure on routine programmes, Developmental approach to therapeutic work, Understanding the basic needs of children and youth, Developmental programmes, Lifespan development theories for application in child and youth care work, Rules and procedures of the Child and Youth Care Centre. Skills: Communication, Problem-solving, Interpersonal relations, Organizing Counselling, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language.
Duties
Perform team leader duties. Undertake inspection and report on incidents and problems identified. Perform administrative work relevant to the job. Provide care as the need arises.
Where to send your application
Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA). FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize
Enquiries
ZB Mdlalose Tel No: (034) 317 1254, Amajuba District
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.
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