Young graduates with 12 Grade certificates, have a chance to apply for Western Cape Gov vacancies. There’s a position for child and youth workers that you can apply with suitable qualifications as they demand, of course.
The Western Cape Gov is a public service that has authorities to create laws for citizens of Western Cape and ensure they get services that they deserve.
You might not be part of that team, but one of the divisions in the Western Cape Gov. To know whether you can apply for the position there or whether you are qualified, you can check the information in this article.
Job Description
Job Title: Child and Youth Care Worker
Recruiter: Department of Social Development
Reference Number: DSD 20/2022
Location: Western Cape Government
Salary:
- Grade 1: R143 073 – R159 603 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
- Grade 2: R169 332 – R190 575 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Type: Permanent
Duties
In general, the duties of Child and Youth Care Worker are to receive children and youth to the care facility after admission. Yet, this job itself needs several actions that you have to take and those will be described in the list below:
- 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
Now, you will need to question yourself whether those series of actions are in line with your qualifications or not. If you are sure enough that you do, then you can keep reading to the next section.
Eligibility and Requirements
Minimum requirements for the position that you should possess are:
- 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.
Recommendation:
- 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
Competencies:
Knowledge of the following:
- Developmental programmes
- Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures
- Rules and procedures of the care center
- Planning and organizing skills
- Ability to intervene and resolve conflict
- Problem solving skills
- Planning and organizing 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
Application
Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted.
Contact
If you need any additional information about the vacancy then you can contact the number below:
- Mr. F. Hendricks at Tel No: (021) 826 6001
Closing Date
The opportunity to join the Western Cape Gov vacancies will be closed on 18 July 2022. So you should submit your application before the date mentioned.
Hope that you can be accepted for the vacancy. Moreover, we also hope that the information that we provide on this site will be a great assistance for you.
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