Youth Worker – Learner Support (Pretoria North) (Fluent in Afrikaans and English)

Hlabahlosile; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 15 000 - 20 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational and community support organization in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated professional to provide emotional support and mentoring to learners. The ideal candidate will facilitate life skills programs and support trauma-affected youth. Requirements include a Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, with strong communication skills and fluency in Afrikaans and English. Passion for youth development is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; Diploma / Degree in relevant field preferred.
• Experience working with youth in schools or community settings.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Knowledge of trauma counselling and anger management.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support to learners.
• Facilitate anger management and life skills programmes.
• Mentor learners to encourage positive behaviour.
• Support trauma-affected learners and refer to services.

Skills

Emotional support

Anger management

Life skills facilitation

Trauma counselling

Strong communication

Empathy

Team player

Education

Diploma / Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or Education

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group emotional support to learners.
• Facilitate anger management and life skills programmes.
• Mentor learners to encourage positive behaviour and self-confidence.
• Support trauma-affected learners and refer to professional services when needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and community organisations.
• Prepare learner progress reports and updates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12; Diploma / Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or Education preferred.
• Experience working with youth in schools or community settings .
• Knowledge of trauma counselling, anger management, and life skills.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong communication, empathy, and patience.
• EE preferred

Personal Attributes:

• Empathetic, ethical, and patient.
• Role model, innovative, solutions-driven.
• Team player, able to work independently.
• Passionate about youth development and well-being.