Department of Social Development

Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1 (X3 POSTS)

Salary or stipendR191 694 – R215 073 per annum, (OSD).

The Department of Social Development is looking for a Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1 (X3 POSTS). This is a permanent role based in Eastern Cape.

(Applications close 19 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/251, page 190

What you will need

National Senior Certificate.
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.

Appropriate/recognisable Child and Youth Care experience gained after obtaining the required qualification will be considered for appointment.

Competencies: Communication: Ability to convey clear, simple and easy-to-understand messages/information to children and youth.

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

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