[FET/TVET] Child & Youth Care Worker x17 posts at Limpopo Social Development for Child & Youth Care graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Jul 19
- 6 min read
LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Limpopo Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Designed race groups, females and People with disabilities remain our target and are encouraged to apply. Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised per the attached “Annexure A”.
POST 25/104 : CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER GRADE 1 (X14 POSTS)
SALARY : R184 320 per annum (Level: CYC – A1)
CENTRE : Mavambe Secure Care Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/136 (X1 Post)
Capricorn District: Sekutupu Old Age Home Ref No: DSD/2025/137 (X2 Posts)
Sekhukhune District: Tubatse Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No:
DSD/2025/138 (X3 Posts)
Vhembe District: Thohoyandou Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No:
DSD/2025/139 (X4 Posts)
Mopani District: Irish House Ref No: DSD/2025/140 (X4 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized NQF Level 04 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
and an FET Certificate in child and youth care equivalent to an NQF Level 04
qualification as recognized by SAQA. Current registration with the South
African Council for Social Service Professions [SACSSP]. Knowledge and
Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s
Act, Child Care Act, Child Justice Act) governing the Secure Care Centres.
Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relationships, Ability to handle
pressure. Honesty and confidentiality, customer care skills. Experience in
secure care environment will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Provide
orientation of the child to the centre. Provide care and development of children
and youth where their needs are protected. Ensure that children or youth
receive medical services. Facilitate the independent living and recreational
programmes. Organise family visits and contacts. Escort children to eternal
services. Assist with implementation of developmental and therapy
programmes. Perform administration duties.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015)
230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
POST 25/101 : CHILD AND YOUTH CARE TEAM LEADER (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R203 748 per annum (Level: CYC – A3)
CENTRE : Polokwane Welfare Complex Ref No: DSD/2025/131 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune District: Tubatse Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No:
DSD/2025/132 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized NQF Level 04 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
and an FET Certificate in child and youth care equivalent to an NQF Level 04
qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of Seven (07) years
appropriate experience in child and youth care after obtaining the Child & Youth
care qualification. Current registration with the South African Council for Social
Service Professions [SACSSP]. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and
understanding of the legislative framework (Children’s Act, Child Care Act,
Child Justice Act) governing the secure care centres. Good communication and
listening skills, Ability to intervene and resolve conflict, good time keeping,
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience in secure care environment will
be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Implementation of planned activities, developmental and therapeutic
programmes. Accompany and follow-up on planned and developmental
therapeutic programmes. Serves as a team leader for child and youth care
workers during shift. Undertake inspections during a shift and report on
incidents and problems identified. Perform administrative work relevant to the
job.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015)
230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://www.dsd.limpopo,gov,za/?q=node/12 however, hand-delivered applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need,
for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre and Mavambe Secure Care Centre: Applications should be directed to Acting Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30.
Polokwane Welfare Complex: Applications should be directed Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane.
Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 34 Hans Van Rensburg Polokwane.
Sekhukhune District/Tubatse CYCC: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building Lebowakgomo. `
Vhembe/Thohoyandou CYCC/Mtsetweni CYCC: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou.
Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle.
Mopani District/Irish House: The District Director, Private Bag X9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826.
CLOSING DATE : 01 August 2025 at 16h00.
NOTE : The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? Then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question. If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. 62 Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, current registration with the relevant statutory body, Identity documents and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) but must submit a duly completed Z83 application for employment form, and a detailed CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, current registration with the relevant statutory body, copy of ID and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) must be submitted. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise and the other shall be an Integrity [Ethical Conduct], an Assessment as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance [Vetting] as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024. NB: Applicants are encouraged to comply with Practice note on the Z83 application for employment DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, Clarification regarding the completion of Z83 application DPSA circular 3 of 2025 and other related matters. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall among other determination be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. The Limpopo Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Designed race groups, females and People with disabilities remain our target and are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only due to a large number of applications we envisage to receive, if you have not heard from the Department within ninety (90) day from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. However, Faxed applications will not be considered. Recognition of experience on appointment will be considered for Social Service Professions in line with Occupational Dispensation prescripts. The contents of this circular will also be posted on the following websites www.dsd.limpopo.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za, Provincial Departments website and social media. Please note: Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.
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