CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1 REF NO DSD 41/06/2026 (X 2

Salary: R191 694 – R215 073 per annum (OSD). Requirements: National senior certificate. Appropriate/recognisable Child and Youth Care experience after obtaining the required qualification will be considered for appointment. Competencies: Communication: Must be able to convey clear, simple and easy to understand messages/ information to children and youth. Empathy: Must be able to respect and build positive relationships with children and youth. Duties: Care and Development: Must be able to understand and provide care and development of children and youth. Understanding of basic needs: Must be able to understand the physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social needs of children and youth. Administration: Must be able to perform administrative activities relating to the completion of logbooks, incidents reports, etc Role modelling: Must be able to identify, allocate and participate in practical activities to transfer skills to children and youth. Implementation of programs: Must be able to assist in the Implementation of planned programs and activities for children and youth on the basis of their identified developmental needs. Understanding of children’s rights: Must be able to promote and uphold the rights of children and youth. Knowledge Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026.