Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1
Department of Social Development (Eastern Cape) · (Ref No: DSD 33/11/2026) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Closes 13 November
- Location
- (Ref No: DSD 33/11/2026) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R191 694 to R215 073 per year
- Posted
- 31 October 2026
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
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About the job
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate. Appropriate/recognisable Child and Youth Care experience gained after obtaining the required qualification will be considered for appointment. Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s licence will be requir ed to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty. Competencies: Communication: Ability to convey clear, simple and easy -to-understand messages/information to children and youth. Empathy: Ability to respect and build positive rel ationships with children and youth. Trustworthiness: Ability to build relationships of trust with children and youth. Honesty: Being principled and truthful to oneself and others. Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with others and as part of a team. Understanding principles: Ability to understand and apply child and youth care principles. Computer literacy. NOTE: Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety, (EE Target: African Male) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety, (EE Target: African Male) NMM: Erica Place of Safety, (EE Target: White Male) DUTIES: Care and development: Understand and provide for the care and development of children and youth. Understanding basic needs: Understand the physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social needs of children and youth. Administration: Perform administrative activities relating to logbooks, incident reports and other records. Role modelling: Identify, allocate and participate in practical activities to transfer skills to children and youth. Programme implementation: Assist with implementing planned program mes and activities based on the identified developmental needs of children and youth. Children’s rights: Promote and uphold the rights of children and youth. Rules and procedures: Know and apply the rules and procedures of the care centre. SALARY: R191 694 – R215 073 per annum, (OSD). CENTRE: (Ref No: DSD 33/11/2026) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety (Ref No: DSD 34/11/2026) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety (Ref No: DSD 35/11/2026) NMM: Erica Place of Safety ENQUIRIES: Alfred Nzo: Mr S Shweni at (064) 606 9465; NMM: Ms L Lukwe Tel No: (041) 406 5811 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
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