Child and Youth Care Worker
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About the role
The Department of Social Development (Limpopo) is hiring a Child and Youth Care Worker. This is a permanent post, paying R191,694 a year. How to apply: Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg Polowane. Polokwane Welfare Complex: Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivery Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, however, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.Applicants using e-recruitment MUST update their profile in line with the re-engineered system. Online applications must include only Curriculum vitae (CV) in PDF as attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. Reference numbers to quote: DSD/2026/173, DSD/2026/174 Closing date: 06 November 2026(Walk- in): 16h00 and (Online) :23H59 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission.
- Provide orientation for the child to the center.
- Provide care and development of children and youth where their needs are protected.
- Ensure that children/youth receive medical services.
- Facilitate independent living and recreational programmes.
- Organize family visits and contacts.
- Escort children to external services.
- Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy programmes.
- Perform administration duties.
Requirements
- An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA and Basic qualification in Child Care.
- Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP] as auxiliary child and youth care worker.
- Knowledge And Skills:
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centers
- Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relationships, Ability to handle pressure
- Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills