Youth jobs in South Africa

Deadline: 26 November 2025
Region: Cape Town
Salary: R5,750.00 monthly
Type of employment: Part time, Fixed-term contract

The Homestead seeks to appoint a qualified Child & Youth Care Worker at our Child & Youth Care Centre (CYCC) in Observatory, Cape Town. The LaunchPad CYCC is a transitional residential care programme for youth aged 15 to 21 who are preparing to leave care. The aim is to ensure that youth who leave the Homestead are well‑prepared and ready to move out.

• Ensure that the youth's daily scheduled routines are adhered to
• Displaying warmth, empathy, affection, non‑judgemental, understanding attitude
• Supervise the preparation and dishing up of meals and ensure each youth receives a plate of nutritious food timeously
• Take responsibility for obtaining and administering all prescribed medication as per the prescription of each youth
• Conduct planned home visits for each youth within your team regularly, home visits must be linked to the IDP
• Submit a written report on each visit to the Social worker within 4 days
• Discipline of the youth is handled sensitively and appropriately as required by the Homestead policies and relevant children’s Act
• Identify and manage each youth's emotional needs holistically and sensitively eg: attachment issues, ADHD
• Development programming and reporting – Compile a monthly plan for the implementation of programs for the youth within your team, incorporating all your shifts including weekends and submit to the Supervisor
• Ensure planned activities/programs are: developmental, recreational, age‑appropriate and needs‑based to comply with Regulations 75 of the Children’s Act
• Housekeeping – Responsible for the keys when on duty - Ensure the roster for the youth to assist with cleaning duties are being implemented and followed
• Record any incidents in the incident report book, incidents must be recorded immediately or prior to the end of the shift and must be true and accurate
• To continually seek out and attend training courses in order to ensure ongoing skills development
• Ensure rules are followed and consequences are implemented consistently
• Run and facilitate rewards program

• Registered Aux CYCW or CYCW (valid proof of up‑to‑date SACSSP registration)
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Experience in the childcare field
• Good people skills and communication
• Understanding of the respective Acts, Policies & procedures and legislation – committed and follow through
• Displaying warmth, empathy, affection, non‑judgemental, understanding attitude
• Willingness to complete a pre‑employment polygraph examination as well as to undergo in‑depth reference and character checks
• Confirm that your name does not appear on the Child Protection register and there is no reason why you cannot work with children
• Emotional intelligence, insight into behaviour management, good organising and administrative skills
• Basic computer skills or willingness to attend courses to learn
• Driver's licence preferred

To apply, please submit a motivation letter, CV with two recent and contactable references, and qualifications to careers@thehomestead.org.za. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Date posted: 18 November 2025