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Child And Youth Care Worker (X4 Posts)

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development · Excelsior CYCC (eThekwini North District (X2 Posts); Umlazi CYCC eThekwini South District (X2 posts)

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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
Excelsior CYCC (eThekwini North District (X2 Posts); Umlazi CYCC eThekwini South District (X2 posts)
Reference number
DSD26/08/2026EXCELSIOR; DSD27/08/2026UMLAZI
Salary
Grade 1: R191 694 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.
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.

Key duties and responsibilities

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

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

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

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