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Child & Youth Care Worker ( X4 Posts)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Posted 11 Oct 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

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 th e development and care of children and youth, Perform administrative work relevant to the job.

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 t he 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

Responsibilities

  • 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 th e development and care of children and youth, Perform administrative work relevant to the job

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

Ms T Blose Tel No : (031) 336 8865, eThekwini North District Ms NC Gebashe Tel No: (031 ) 336 8787, eThekwini South District

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