Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1

About this post

The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development is looking for 3 people for the post of Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1 in Erica Place of Safety. It is a permanent post, paying R191 694 – R215 073 per annum (OSD)..

Where you will work: (Ref No: DSD 33/11/2026) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety (Ref No: DSD 34/11/2026) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety (Ref No: DSD 35/11/2026) NMM: Erica Place of Safety

Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• 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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.