Child and Youth Care Worker: Professional Services (various posts in various components)

Tracking Number: DSD 66/2026

Salary Level: OSD

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms U Siebritz at [email protected]

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individualtorendercare and developmental life space work of a routine nature to resident(s) (children, youth, adult(s)or service user) in need of care / in conflict with the law. These posts are based in various components.

Minimum Requirements

A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).ValidCodeB (or higher) driving license.NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

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.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Developmental programmes; Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures; Rules and procedures of the care centre; Planning and organising skills; Ability to intervene and resolve conflict; Problem solving skills; Planning and organising skills; Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law.

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 191 694 – R 215 073 per annum; Grade 2: R 223 788 – R 253 500 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.Application Declaration:I acknowledge that, should I be shortlisted, I will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to my scheduled interview date.I further understand that failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may impact the progression of my application and may result in my application not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.