Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Eastern Cape) is hiring 3 Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1 posts. This is a permanent post, paying R191,694 to R215,073 a year. How to apply: Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. (NB: For technical glitches only - No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person. Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference numbers to quote: DSD 33/11/2026, DSD 34/11/2026, DSD 35/11/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety, (EE Target: African Male) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety, (EE Target: African Male) NMM: Erica Place of Safety, (EE Target: White Male)

Responsibilities

• Care and development: Understand and provide for the care and development of children and youth.
• Understanding basic needs: Understand the physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social needs of children and youth.
• Administration: Perform administrative activities relating to logbooks, incident reports and other records.
• Role modelling: Identify, allocate and participate in practical activities to transfer skills to children and youth.
• Programme implementation: Assist with implementing planned programmes and activities based on the identified developmental needs of children and youth.
• Children’s rights: Promote and uphold the rights of children and youth.
• Rules and procedures: Know and apply the rules and procedures of the care centre.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.
• Appropriate/recognisable Child and Youth Care experience gained after obtaining the required qualification will be considered for appointment.
• Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s licence will be required to submit proof within 6 months from the date of assumption of duty.
• Competencies: Communication: Ability to convey clear, simple and easy-to-understand messages/information to children and youth.
• Empathy: Ability to respect and build positive relationships with children and youth.
• Trustworthiness: Ability to build relationships of trust with children and youth.
• Honesty: Being principled and truthful to oneself and others.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with others and as part of a team.
• Understanding principles
• Ability to understand and apply child and youth care principles
• Computer literacy