DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER X2

 The Department of Social Development invites candidates to apply for Child and YouthCare Worker Vacancies ﴾X2 POSTS﴿

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GR1 ﴾X2 POSTS﴿ SALARY : R147 366 per annum CENTRE : BCM: John X Merrimen ﴾Ref no. DSD 44/03/2023﴿ NMM: Erica Place of Safety ﴾Ref no. DSD 45/03/2023﴿

CLOSING DATE : 19 April 2023

Department of Social Development: Child andYouth Care Worker ﴾X2 POSTS﴿

REQUIREMENTS :

National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Basic Qualification in Child and Youth Care Certificate or Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work will be an added advantage.

Computer literacy. Must not be listed in the National Register for Sex Offenders.Computer literacy. Drivers’ license will be an added advantage. 

Competencies: Good

Communication. Ability to intervene and resolve conflict. Problem solving. Ability towork with children.

DUTIES :Holistic care of children/youth in conflict with the law in residential care. Serve on amultidisciplinary team. Behaviour Management of children/youth in conflict with thelaw. Development and execution of residential developmental and recreational programmes. 

Writing and presenting reports. Mentoring and counselling individualyoung people. Willingness to learn. Willingness to work shifts and weekends

ENQUIRIES : BCM Enquiries may be directed to 

Ms P. Kula Tel No: 043 705‐5675. NMM: Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson Tel No: 041 406‐5750. 

e‐Recruitment Technical Support: [email protected]

How to applyDownload Application Form – Z83For BCM: John X Merrimen ﴾Ref no. DSD 44/03/2023﴿

Buffalo City Metro: 

The District Director, Department of Social Development, PrivateBag X9066, East London 5200, or hand deliver at Ideal Homes Building, No 172 Oxford

Street, East London, for the attention of Ms P. Kula Enquiries may be directed to Ms P.Kula 043 705‐5675

For NMM: Erica Place of Safety ﴾Ref no. DSD 45/03/2023﴿

Nelson Mandela Metro: The District Director, Department of Social Development,Private bag X 3906 North End 5056 or hand delivered at Room 208, Ibhayi Bulding,Straundale Road Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson 041 406‐5750