Child and Youth Care Worker
Department of Social Development (Limpopo) · Polokwane Welfare Complex, Limpopo, South Africa
Closes 6 November (tomorrow)
- Location
- Polokwane Welfare Complex, Limpopo, South Africa
- Salary
- R191 694 per year
- Posted
- 18 October 2026
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
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About the job
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Basic qualification in Child Care. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] as auxiliary child and youth care worker. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centers. Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relationships, Ability to handle pressure. Honesty and confident iality, customer care skills. DUTIES: Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Provide orientation for the child to the center. Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected. Ensure that children/youth receive medical services. Facil itate independent living and recreational programmes. Organize family visits and contacts. Escort children to external services. Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes. Perform administration duties. SALARY: Grade 1: R191 694 per annum CENTRE: Polokwane Welfare Complex Ref No: DSD/2026/173 (X1 Post) Vhembe District: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSD/2026/174 (X1 Post) ENQUIRIES: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391
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