Reference number: DSD/2026/173; DSD/2026/174
Salary: Grade 1: R191 694 per annum
Centre: Polokwane Welfare Complex (X1 Post); Vhembe District: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre (X1 Post
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
Applications
Polokwane Welfare Complex: Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713,
Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivery Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane.
Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou,
0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre,
Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou.