Social Services · Circular 36 of 2026

Child & Youth Care Worker

(STHESHA Waya Waya).

Overview

Child and Youth Care Workers needed at two CYCC facilities in eThekwini to receive children into care and support therapeutic development programmes.

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.

Duties

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.

How to apply

Enquiries: Ms T Blose Tel No: (031) 336 8865, eThekwini North District Ms NC Gebashe Tel No: (031) 336 8787, eThekwini South District

Notes

The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities and the Department will implement employment equity sector targets. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful. Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department cannot meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates. It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome. OTHER POSTS

Post 36/222, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to (STHESHA Waya Waya). by 23 October 2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary
R191 694 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
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How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.