Job Requirements
A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Experience: Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after having obtained the required qualification; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes; Clerical/Administrative procedures; Rules and procedures of care centres / facilities; Professional norms and standards; Professional ethics; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Work effectively with social workers and members of multi-sectoral teams in social service delivery; Communication and language; Ability to work with children in conflict with the law; Report – writing; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving; Client orientation and customer focus; Planning and organising.
Duties
Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission; This would include the following actions: Engagement; Assessment / Plan of Action; Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs; Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs; Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book); Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services; Continuous Professional Development; Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R184 320 – R206 802 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 2: R215 181 – R243 750 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 245
Location
Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Ms D Baugaard Tel No: (021) 826 5972 WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED)
Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s.
Apply Before:
5/15/2026
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