Child Care Worker

Pathfinders Consulting Pty (LTD); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinders Consulting Pty (LTD) in Cape Town seeks a dedicated Child Care Worker to care for babies and young children (0–5 years) in a safe, nurturing environment. You will support daily care, development and wellbeing, working shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Requirements include Grade 12, NQF Level 4 Child and Youth Care training and SACSSP registration. You will collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure consistent care and engage in activities that promote

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent experience in Child and Youth Care
• NQF Level 4 Child and Youth Care training
• Registration with SACSSP as Child and Youth Care Worker is essential
• Experience caring for babies/young children
• Good English/Afrikaans communication and time management

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children aged 0–5 years
• Support individual developmental needs of each child
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of children and spaces
• Lead daily developmental play and activities
• Assist with medication administration
• Complete daily shift handover reports
• Attend to hospital appointments with children when needed
• Work with volunteers and senior staff to ensure no child is left unattended
• Represent the organization positively at events
• Perform ad hoc duties as required by management

Skills

English/Afrikaans comms

Time management

Education

Grade 12

NQF Level 4 C Youth Care

SACSSP registration

Job description

Pathfinders Consulting Pty (LTD) | Full time

Child Care Worker

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 10/28/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 3+ years
• City Cape Town
• State/Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Our Client is a well-established children’s home in Cape Town that cares for babies and young children in a safe, nurturing and structured environment. They are looking for a caring, reliable and qualified Childcare Worker to join their team. You will look after children from birth to 5 years old, supporting their daily care, wellbeing and early development.

This role suits someone who sees childcare as a calling, not just a job. You should be happy working shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays, so that every child has consistent care around the clock.

Responsibilities

• Providing basic and developmental care for children aged 0 to 5 years
  
• Supporting the individual developmental needs of each child
  
• Making sure children are clean, well groomed and cared for hygienically
  
• Running daily developmental play and activities as guided by the educational staff
  
• Taking part in developmental assessments of the children in your care
  
• Assisting with giving medication
  
• Making sure each child’s clothing is marked and their belongings are looked after
  
• Completing a daily shift report for handover
  
• Going with children to hospital appointments when needed
  
• Standing up for the rights and best interests of the children
  
• Working closely with volunteers and senior staff so that children are never left unattended
  
• Keeping all children’s areas clean and well maintained, including bathrooms, dining areas and bedrooms
  
• Reporting breakages and managing stock and products in your work area
  
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  
• Representing the organisation positively and helping with fundraising and social events
  
• Doing ad hoc tasks as agreed with management
  

Requirements

• Grade 12, or relevant experience in the Child and Youth Care field (RPL considered)
  
• Child and Youth Care training at NQF Level 4
  
• Registration with the SACSSP as a Child and Youth Care Worker (Essential)
  
• Practical experience caring for babies and young children
  
• Good written and spoken English and/or Afrikaans
  
• Strong communication and time management skills
  
• A valid police clearance certificate
  
• A responsible, trustworthy and caring nature
  

Working Hours

• 40 to 45 hours per week
  
• Rotating day and night shifts
  
• Weekends and public holidays included
  

Questions to answer before applying

• Are you currently registered with the SACSSP as a Child and Youth Care Worker?
  
• Do you have Grade 12, or recognised prior learning (RPL) in the Child and Youth Care field?
  
• Do you have a Child and Youth Care qualification at NQF Level 4?
  
• Do you have experience caring for babies and children under the age of 5?
  
• Are you available to work night shifts, weekends and public holidays?
  
• Are you able to work 40 to 45 hours per week?
  
• Can you provide a valid police clearance certificate?
  
• Can you communicate well in English and/or Afrikaans, both written and verbal?
  
• Do you live in Cape Town, or can you get to work reliably for early and late shifts?