Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1 (x3 posts)
Department of Social Development (Eastern Cape)
Province:
Eastern Cape
Salary:
R191 694
Closing Date:
November 13, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
190
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
Care and development: Understand and provide for the care and development of children and youth. Understanding basic needs: Understand the physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social needs of children and youth. Administration: Perform administrative activities relating to logbooks, incident reports and other records. Role modelling: Identify, allocate and participate in practical activities to transfer skills to children and youth. Programme implementation: Assist with implementing planned programmes and activities based on the identified developmental needs of children and youth. Children's rights: Promote and uphold the rights of children and youth. Rules and procedures: Know and apply the rules and procedures of the care centre.
Key Requirements
National Senior Certificate. Appropriate/recognisable Child and Youth Care experience gained after obtaining the required qualification will be considered for appointment. Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver's licence will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty. Competencies: Communication: Ability to convey clear, simple and easy-to-understand messages/information to children and youth. Empathy: Ability to respect and build positive relationships with children and youth. Trustworthiness: Ability to build relationships of trust with children and youth. Honesty: Being principled and truthful to oneself and others. Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with others and as part of a team. Understanding principles: Ability to understand and apply child and youth care principles. Computer literacy.
WHERE TO APPLY
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies of your ID and qualifications (check the advert)
GOOD TO KNOW
• No response within six (6) months means you were unsuccessful
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 190.
Enquiries
Alfred Nzo: Mr S Shweni at (064) 606 9465; NMM: Ms L Lukwe Tel No: (041) 406 5811 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
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