Child and Care Worker: OSD GRADE 1 (X3 POSTS)

Closing date: 29 Jun 2026
Department: Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD/JUNE/GHM/CYC/26/42; DSD/JUNE/NKA/CYC/26/43; DSD/JUNE/HSC/CYC/26/44

Salary: R191 694 per annum

Centre: George Hofmeyer CYCC; Nkangala In-Patient Treatment Centre; Hendrina Secure Care Centre

Requirements

An appropriate recognised NQF Level 4 in Child and Youth Care Worker or Grade 12 with relevant experience in Child and Youth Care Work environment.
Current registration with the SACSSP Council as a Child and Youth Care Worker.
Ability to mentor children and youth with maturity, patience and sensitivity.
Valid Driver’s license

Duties

Receive children and youth beneficiaries into the care facility after admission.
Ensure that children and youth receive medical services.
Assist with the implementation of planned activities, development therapeutic programmes.
Engage in basic life space work to promote development and care of children and youth.
Perform administration work relevant to the job

Enquiries

Ms. Pretty Sibinde Tel No: [013] 766 3320/ Ms. Thembi Manana Tel No: [013]
766 3232

Applications

Applications may be posted to: The Deputy Director General; Department of
Social Development, Private Bag X11213, Nelspruit, 1200, OR hand delivered
to: Department of Social Development offices: Mbombela Square Building No
3, 4th floor HRM Offices (next to Mbombela High Court) / Alternatively
applications may be emailed to: vacancies@dsdmpu.gov.za

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