Child and Youth Care Learnership.
Western Cape Government is a parliamentarian democracy legislative body that creates laws for and provides services to the people of the Western Cape. The Western Cape Government collaborates closely with the National Government and municipalities in the province to ensure that residents have access to the services, facilities, and information they necessarily involve.
The mission of the Western Cape Government is to promote freedom and opportunity for all the people of the area through Policies and practices that strengthen the Constitution, Create the conditions for sustainable economic and employment growth, Alleviate poverty by providing a welfare safety net for those unable to provide for themselves, Ensure the safety of every person, Capital and skills, Delivering clean, efficient, cost-effective, transparent and responsive public administration.
Western Cape Government Child and Youth Care Learnership is an opportunity offered to individuals who are focused on working with children and are passionate about their emotional and physical health and well-being while developing their skills at the workplace experience for their better future professional careers.
This programme also gives individuals a chance to understand the reality of the outside world where many young people suffer abuse, neglect and emotional distress and various aspects of their lives including within their family or at school. But through this program young candidates will be able to gain experience, while earning but also make an important difference in the lives of these young people by using their specialised skills to help promote a healthy environment and helping them to reach their full potential.
Western Cape Government Child and Youth Care Learnership Requirements.
The following are the minimum requirements to become a Child & Youth Care Worker at Western Cape Government:
- Relevant Degree/Diploma/ Higher certificate or other qualification.
- Child and Youth Care Work.
- Social Work.
- Senior Certificate /Grade 12/Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- A valid Driving licence.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Proven Communication (written and verbal) skills.
Other core competencies
- Proven English and maths literacy.
- Basic research and analytical skills.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to intervene and resolve conflict.
- Report writing skills.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Work effectively with social workers.
Child and Youth Care Learnership 2025/2026 online application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply, submit your application online only: via this link or the recruitment link. The necessary documentation that must be attached to your application is:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Copies of qualifications.
- Copies of identification documents.
Child and Youth Care Learnership Closing Date.
The closing date is available on the relevant position advertisement post. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline, as applications will only be considered on time.
Western Cape Government Child and Youth Care Learnership Stipend.
Successful applicants will be required to enter into a work agreement and will be required to work for a period equal to the length of the learnership period, as they will be receiving a monthly stipend upon completion.
Western Cape Government contact details.
Postal Address
PO Box 9043, Cape Town, 8000.
Physical Address
Provincial Legislature Building,
1st Floor, 7 Wale Street, Cape Town.
Tel: 021 483 4630/9955/6032.
Fax: 021 483 7216.
