Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1

Department: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Centre: (Ref No: DSD 33/11/2026) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety (Ref No: DSD 34/11/2026) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety 190 (Ref No: DSD 35/11/2026) NMM: Erica Place of Safety Salary: R191 694 – R215 073 per annum, (OSD). Posts: 3 DUTIES Care and development: Understand and provide for the care and development of children and youth. Understanding basic needs: Understand the physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social needs of children and youth. Administration: Perform administrative activities relating to logbooks, incident reports and other records. Role modelling: Identify, allocate and participate in practical activities to transfer skills to children and youth. Programme implementation: Assist with implementing planned programmes and activities based on the identified developmental needs of children and youth. Children’s rights: Promote and uphold the rights of children and youth. Rules and procedures: Know and apply the rules and procedures of the care centre. ENQUIRIES Alfred Nzo: Mr S Shweni at (064) 606 9465; NMM: Ms L Lukwe Tel No: (041) 406 5811 e-Recruitment Technical Support: [email protected] HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: [email protected]. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. NOTE Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety, (EE Target: African Male) Alfred Nzo: Maluti Place of Safety, (EE Target: African Male) NMM: Erica Place of Safety, (EE Target: White Male) Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

National Senior Certificate. Appropriate/recognisable Child and Youth Care experience gained after obtaining the required qualification will be considered for appointment. Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s licence will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty. Competencies: Communication: Ability to convey clear, simple and easy-to-understand messages/information to children and youth. Empathy: Ability to respect and build positive relationships with children and youth. Trustworthiness: Ability to build relationships of trust with children and youth. Honesty: Being principled and truthful to oneself and others. Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with others and as part of a team. Understanding principles: Ability to understand and apply child and youth care principles. Computer literacy.