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Child & Youthcare workers x4 posts at FS Social Development for registered SACSSP workers

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: FREE STATE

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need:

Provincial Office: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference

number, Department of Social Development, Old Standard Bank Building Private Bag

X20616, 14 Charlotte Maxeke & Wesburger Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 or Email to

Tshireletsong Child & Youth Care Centre: Please forward your application quoting

the relevant reference number, Department of Social Development, Tshireletsong

Child & Youth Care Centre, Phola Park, Next to Legae High School, Bochabela,

Bloemfontein,9323 or Email to Recruitment.Tshireletsong@fssocdev.gov.za

Thekolohelong Welfare Centre: Please forward your application quoting the relevant

reference number, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X850 Witsieshoek

9866 or hand deliver to Department of Social Development 6065 Phatsoane

Phuthaditjaba 9866 or Email to Recruitment.Thekolohelong@fssocdev.gov.za

Thabo Mofutsanyana District (Bethlehem Office): Department of Social

Development, Johan Blignaut Street, Sederhof Building, Bethlehem 9700 or Email to

Leratong Child & Youth Care Centre: Please forward your application quoting the

relevant reference number, Department of Social Development, 1809 Mokhethi Street

Phuthaditjhaba 9866 or Email to Recruitment.Leratong@fssocdev.gov.za

Matete Matches Secure Care Centre: Please forward your application quoting the

relevant reference number, Plot 39 Smaldeel Road, Maokeng, 9499 or hand deliver to

Department of Social Development, Matete Matches, Plot 39 Smaldeel Road,

Maokeng, 9499 or Email to Recruitment.Matete@fssocdev.gov.za

Xhariep District: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference

number, Department of Social Development, 15 Dawid Street Trompsburg 9913 or

CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2025



POST 11/68 : CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1 (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : R174 711 per annum, (The grade and salary on appointment will be determined by the

successful candidate’s previous appropriate experience)

CENTRE : Tshireletsong Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSDFS 20/25 (X2 Posts)

Leratong Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSDFS 21/25 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized NQF level 4 (grade 12). FET level 4 will be an added

advantage. Relevant qualification that allows for registration with the South African

Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); Registration with the SACSSP as a

registered Child and Youth Care Worker.

DUTIES : Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Ensure that

children/youth receive medical services. Assist with the implementation of planned

activities, developmental and therapeutic programmes. Engage in basic life space

work to promote the development and care of children and youth. Perform

administrative work relevant to the job.

ENQUIRIES : Tshireletsong Child & Youth Care Centre: Mr. M Speelman at 066 487 5955

Leratong Child & Youth Care Center: Ms. T Nhlapo at 066 485 9783



POST 11/67 : CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER TEAM LEADER GRADE 1 REF NO: DSDFS

19/25 (X1 POST)

SALARY : R184 455 per annum

CENTRE : Matete Matches Secure Care Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/National Certificate (Vocational). Registered with the South African Council

for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) as a registered Child and Youth Care

Worker. A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work

after obtaining the require qualification.

DUTIES : Serve as a team leader for Child and Youth care worker during a shift. Undertake

inspections during a shift and report on incidents Serve as a team leader for Child and

Youth care Worker during a shift. Undertake inspections during a shift and report on

incidents and problems identified. Perform administrative work relevant to the job.

Assist with the care of children as the need arise.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Ramokhele at 062 520 3377


NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview: should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.


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