Limpopo DSD Child and Youth Care Worker Vacancy

The Limpopo DSD Child and Youth Care Worker vacancy is a permanent position at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre. Applicants need the specified child-care training and registration as well as the required school qualification.

Vacancy details

Employer: Limpopo Department of Social Development
Position: Child and Youth Care Worker
Reference: DSD/2026/174
Location: Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Vhembe District
Employment type: Permanent
Advertised salary: R191,694–R253,500 per annum
Closing date: 6 November 2026

Limpopo DSD Child and Youth Care Worker vacancy requirements

Applicants need Grade 12 or an equivalent recognised qualification, a basic child-care qualification, and current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as an auxiliary child and youth care worker. Matric alone does not satisfy these combined requirements.

What the role involves

Help children and young people settle into the facility and provide day-to-day care.
Support access to medical services, family contact and recreation.
Assist with developmental activities and complete the associated administration.

Present relevant care experience responsibly

ReignGigs editorial advice: check that your CV clearly names your child-care qualification and describes your registration accurately. Do not treat an application for registration as though current registration has already been granted. Follow the official portal’s instructions on any evidence it requests.

When preparing examples, keep children’s identities and personal histories private. You can describe how you communicated calmly, followed an agreed care plan or recorded an observation without sharing names, photographs or identifiable case details.

For interview practice, reflect on an occasion when you worked within your role, asked for support and maintained a respectful relationship. Be clear about which actions were yours and which belonged to a supervisor or another professional. These are editorial suggestions for presenting your background, not additional selection criteria or instructions to perform clinical work.

How to apply before the closing date

Read the official vacancy notice, check reference DSD/2026/174, and use the official application link. The provincial portal asks applicants to log in when applying. Follow its current instructions for the application and supporting documents.

Applications close on 6 November 2026. The reviewed listing does not state a cut-off time, so allow time to complete the process before the deadline. As a practical precaution, check your entries before submitting and keep any confirmation the portal provides.

Frequently asked questions

Can someone apply on the strength of Matric alone?

Matric alone does not meet the listed requirements. The child-care qualification and current SACSSP registration are also required.

Which registration category is specified?

The advert specifies current registration as an auxiliary child and youth care worker.

Is the top of the salary range guaranteed?

The advertised annual range is R191,694–R253,500. A range should not be presented as a promise that every appointment starts at its maximum.

Final application checks

Before submitting, match the vacancy reference, job title and location against the official notice. These details distinguish this post from other departmental vacancies with similar titles or pay levels. Keep your own record of the advert you used and check the live notice for any changes rather than relying only on a saved screenshot.

Review your contact information and make sure any documents requested by the application system are readable and complete. Submit through the official portal, not through a comment on this article. Keep identity documents and private records out of public comments.

You can browse other government vacancies on Reign Gigs, but assess each opportunity against its own requirements. An application does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.