CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD27/08/2026UMLAZI
- Salary
- Grade 1: R191 694 per annum
- Centre
- Umlazi CYCC eThekwini South 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. 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.
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
Ms T Blose Tel No: (031) 336 8865, eThekwini North District Ms NC Gebashe Tel No: (031) 336 8787, eThekwini South 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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