Child & Youth Care Worker
You'll be taken to Department of Social Development (KwaZulu-Natal)'s official careers page to apply. OnboardingSA never charges you and never collects your application.
About the role
The Department of Social Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring 4 Child & Youth Care Worker posts. This is a permanent post, paying R191,694 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 numbers to quote: DSD26/08/2026EXCELSIOR, DSD27/08/2026UMLAZI Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
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 the 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 the 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