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Child And Youth Care Team Leader

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development · Khanyani CYCC: Amajuba District

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Opportunity expired: Applications closed on 23 Oct 2026. This vacancy is retained for reference. Do not send an application unless the department confirms it has reopened. Find current vacancies.

Vacancy overview

Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development
Government sphere
Provincial administration
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Centre / Location
Khanyani CYCC: Amajuba District
Reference number
DSD24/08/2026KHANYANI
Salary
Grade 1: R211 899 per annum
Closing date
23 Oct 2026

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.
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Child and Youth Care work. Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Batho-Pele principles, The Children’s Act, Child
Care Act, Children rights principles, Standard operation procedure on routine programmes, Developmental approach to therapeutic work, Understanding the
basic needs of children and youth, Developmental programmes, Lifespan development theories for application in child and youth care work, Rules and
procedures of the Child and Youth Care Centre.
Skills: Communication, Problem-solving, Interpersonal relations, Organizing Counselling, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language.

Key duties and responsibilities

Perform team leader duties.
Undertake inspection and report on incidents and problems identified.
Perform administrative work relevant to the job.
Provide care as the need arises.

How to apply

Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as
indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag
X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za
(STHESHA WAYA WAYA).

These application details are retained only for reference; the deadline has passed.

Enquiries

ZB Mdlalose Tel No: (034) 317 1254, Amajuba District

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