Child and Youth Care Worker
Limpopo Department of Social Development
- Location
- Polokwane Welfare Complex Ref No: DSD/2026/173, Limpopo
- Salary
- R191 694 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 06 Nov 2026
Posted 15 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Experience
- No experience / entry level
Registrations / certificates: SACSSP registration as auxiliary child and youth care worker, Basic qualification in Child Care
- Child and Youth Care Worker in Polokwane or Thohoyandou
- You need Grade 12 and a basic child care qualification
- Must be registered with the SACSSP
- Care for and support children in a care centre
- Apply by post or hand-in as set out in the official advert
How to apply
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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 Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, post 36/268. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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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.
Duties:
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.
Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391