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Child And Youth Care Supervisor Grade 1

Department of Social Development
JB Marks Treatment Center (X1 Post), NationalR265 755 per annum, (OSD package), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)AdminCloses 17 August 2026

About this role

POST 27/254 : CHILD AND YOUTH CARE SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 REF NO: SD/1/30/26/E

SALARY : R265 755 per annum, (OSD package), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE : JB Marks Treatment Center (X1 Post)

Reamogetswe Child And Youth Care Center (X3 Posts)

Khuseleka One Stop Center (X1 Post)

Taung Old Age Home (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and certificate in Child and Youth Care. Current proof of registration

with South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP) (proof

of registration submitted when shortlisted) Experience in CYCC will be added

advantage. Current registration with the SACSSP council as Child and Youth

Care worker. Competencies: Ability to maintain confidentiality. Good

communication skills. Good time keeping. Ability to work as a team. Problem

solving skills. Planning and organising skills. Knowledge of relevant

legislations, policies and procedures in Child and youth Care. Interpersonal

and Leadership skills. Able to do shift work.

DUTIES : (JB Marks Treatment Centre service users, Reamogetswe: children,

Khuseleka: survivors/victims Taung Old Age Home: Older Persons).

Supervision of Care and Development: Ensures that children and youth in care

facilities receive appropriate developmental, therapeutic, and life-space

interventions to enhance their well-being and growth. Including monitoring of

daily routines, developmental programs, and therapeutic activities. Ensure

adequate supervision. Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the

formulation and implementation of individual developmental plans Life-Space

Supervision: Guide CYC workers, providing immediate feedback and support

in real-time situations. Assess CYC workers performance, intervene when

necessary, and model effective interactions with children and youth. Staff

Mentoring and Coaching: Mentoring and coaching CYC workers, transmitting

knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes. Provide guidance on handling

complex situations, encourage reflective practice, and support professional

development through performance appraisals and continuing professional

development. Program Implementation and Administration: Oversee the

planning and execution of programs tailored to the developmental needs of

children and youth. Manage administrative tasks such as shift registers,

incident reports, logbooks, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Coordinate escorts and liaise with the Multidisciplinary Team. Ensuring

Compliance and Advocacy: Ensure adherence to legislative and policy

frameworks governing child and youth care centres. Promote children’s rights,

maintain quality control of services, and advocate for the needs of children and

youth.

ENQUIRIES : Dr M Motshedi at 060 954 9878

Ms A Nel at 066 095 1508

Mr M Madienyane Tel No: (053) 928 0111

APPLICATIONS : E-mail: SDRecruitmentBOJ@nwpg.gov.za

E-mail: SDRecruitmentKK@nwpg.gov.za

E-mail: SDRecruitmentRSM@nwpg.gov.za

Requirements

Grade 12 and certificate in Child and Youth Care. Current proof of registration with South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP) (proof of registration submitted when shortlisted) Experience in CYCC will be added advantage. Current registration with the SACSSP council as Child and Youth Care worker. Competencies: Ability to maintain confidentiality. Good communication skills. Good time keeping. Ability to work as a team. Problem solving skills. Planning and organising skills. Knowledge of relevant legislations, policies and procedures in Child and youth Care. Interpersonal and Leadership skills. Able to do shift work.

Duties

(JB Marks Treatment Centre service users, Reamogetswe: children, Khuseleka: survivors/victims Taung Old Age Home: Older Persons). Supervision of Care and Development: Ensures that children and youth in care facilities receive appropriate developmental, therapeutic, and life-space interventions to enhance their well-being and growth. Including monitoring of daily routines, developmental programs, and therapeutic activities. Ensure adequate supervision. Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the formulation and implementation of individual developmental plans Life-Space Supervision: Guide CYC workers, providing immediate feedback and support in real-time situations. Assess CYC workers performance, intervene when necessary, and model effective interactions with children and youth. Staff Mentoring and Coaching: Mentoring and coaching CYC workers, transmitting knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes. Provide guidance on handling complex situations, encourage reflective practice, and support professional development through performance appraisals and continuing professional development. Program Implementation and Administration: Oversee the planning and execution of programs tailored to the developmental needs of children and youth. Manage administrative tasks such as shift registers, incident reports, logbooks, and compliance with policies and procedures. Coordinate escorts and liaise with the Multidisciplinary Team. Ensuring Compliance and Advocacy: Ensure adherence to legislative and policy frameworks governing child and youth care centres. Promote children’s rights, maintain quality control of services, and advocate for the needs of children and youth.

How to apply

E-mail: SDRecruitmentBOJ@nwpg.gov.za E-mail: SDRecruitmentKK@nwpg.gov.za E-mail: SDRecruitmentRSM@nwpg.gov.za To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae via e- mail or hand delivery. On the subject line of your e-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number include the department, also use the correct e-mail. All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 form and updated Curriculum Vitae only be in PDF Format, also as one document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name and Centre, Reference number. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank, mark them as not relevant, and uses dashes or N/A if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re- employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. Note: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: All shortlisted candidates including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule will not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours. NB: Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts, the department is not in a position to mee any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: SDRecruitmentBOJ@nwpg.gov.za