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Child & Youth Care Team Leader

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Khanyani CYCC: Amajuba District Posted 11 Oct 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

Perform team leader duties. Undertake inspection and report on incidents and problems identified.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

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

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

ZB Mdlalose Tel No: (034) 317 1254, Amajuba District

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