This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD 41/06/2026
- Salary
- R191 694 – R215 073 per annum (OSD)
- Centre
- Alfred Nzo: Maluti CYCC
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
National senior certificate. Appropriate/recognisable Child and Youth Care experience after obtaining the required qualification will be considered for appointment. Competencies: Communication: Must be able to convey clear, simple and easy to understand messages/ information to children and youth. Empathy: Must be able to respect and build positive relationships with children and youth. Trustworthiness: Must be able to build a relationship of trust with children and youth. Honesty: Must be principled and true to oneself and others. Teamwork and collaboration: Must be able to work cooperatively with others and be part of a team. Understanding of principles: Must understand and be able to apply the principles applied in child and youth care. Computer literacy.
Duties
Care and Development: Must be able to understand and provide care and development of children and youth. Understanding of basic needs: Must be able to understand the physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social needs of children and youth. Administration: Must be able to perform administrative activities relating to the completion of logbooks, incidents reports, etc Role modelling: Must be able to identify, allocate and participate in practical activities to transfer skills to children and youth. Implementation of programs: Must be able to assist in the Implementation of planned programs and activities for children and youth on the basis of their identified developmental needs. Understanding of children’s rights: Must be able to promote and uphold the rights of children and youth. Knowledge of rules and procedures: Must know the rules and procedures of the care centre.
Enquiries
Alfred Nzo Enquiries may be directed to Mr S Shweni Tel No: (064) 606 9465 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
Note
EE TARGET: African/Coloured Male/ Female & PWD
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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