Afternoon Nanny - Engaging and Active

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pro-rata salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Afternoon Nanny in East London, Eastern Cape for two school-aged children (ages 5 and 8). This part-time role focuses on safe, fun, and structured after-school care, meeting the children from school, supervising homework, preparing snacks, and organizing engaging activities that support physical and creative development.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, responsible, and loves working with children.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a nanny, babysitter, or childcare provider for school-aged children.
• Proven ability to engage children in fun and educational activities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a responsible attitude.
• First Aid and CPR certification is highly desirable.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to the East London location.
• Good communication skills.
• References will be required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Ability to adapt to the family's routines and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Meeting children from school and ensuring their safe return home.
• Supervising and assisting with homework completion.
• Planning and implementing engaging after-school activities, including outdoor play and crafts.
• Preparing healthy and appealing snacks for the children.
• Ensuring a safe and tidy environment for the children.
• Communicating regularly with parents about the children's day, progress, and any concerns.
• Accompanying children to extracurricular activities or playdates if required.
• Fostering positive social interactions and good behavior.
• Managing screen time according to family guidelines.
• Building a warm and trusting relationship with the children.

Skills

Childcare

Time management

Patience

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and engaging Afternoon Nanny for their two children (ages 5 and 8) in East London, Eastern Cape. This part-time role focuses on providing a safe, fun, and structured environment during the after-school hours. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the children from school, supervising homework, preparing snacks, and organizing stimulating activities that promote physical and creative development. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, responsible, and possesses a genuine love for working with children. This is a great opportunity to provide valuable support to a family in East London and become a positive influence in the children's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting children from school and ensuring their safe return home.
• Supervising and assisting with homework completion.
• Planning and implementing engaging after-school activities, including outdoor play and crafts.
• Preparing healthy and appealing snacks for the children.
• Ensuring a safe and tidy environment for the children.
• Communicating regularly with parents about the children's day, progress, and any concerns.
• Accompanying children to extracurricular activities or playdates if required.
• Fostering positive social interactions and good behavior.
• Managing screen time according to family guidelines.
• Building a warm and trusting relationship with the children.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a nanny, babysitter, or childcare provider for school-aged children.
• Proven ability to engage children in fun and educational activities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a responsible attitude.
• First Aid and CPR certification is highly desirable.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to the East London location.
• Good communication skills.
• References will be required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Ability to adapt to the family's routines and preferences.

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata annual salary of 55000 R (based part-time hours).
• Regular afternoon working hours.
• Positive and rewarding work environment in East London.
• Opportunity to build a strong connection with the children.
• Potential for occasional extra hours if needed and agreed upon.
• Contribution to a family's daily well-being.