Child & Youth Care Team Leader

About the role

The Department of Social Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Child & Youth Care Team Leader, based in Khanyani CYCC Amajuba District. This is a permanent post, paying R211,899 a year. How to apply: 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 Reference number to quote: DSD24/08/2026KHANYANI Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

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.

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.
• At least 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