Child and Youth Care Worker

Closing Date

2026/01/26

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

DSD 104/2025

Job Title

Child and Youth Care Worker: Professional Services (Posts available at various facilities), Ref No. DSD 104/2025

Department

Social Development

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Ms D Baugaard at

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Bonnytoun Secure Care Centre; Clanwilliam Secure Care Centre; De Novo Treatment Centre; Horizon Secure Care Centre; Lindelani Secure Care Centre; Outeniekwa Secure Care Centre; Vredelus Secure Care Centre

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to render care 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.

Minimum 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.

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 – R per annum; Grade 2: R – R 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 submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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 Contact the helpline at 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.