Childcare Centre Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health insurance package

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Childcare Centre Manager to lead our Rustenburg facility. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high-quality early childhood education, and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children.

You will manage educators, mentor staff, budget resources, and ensure regulatory compliance while building strong relationships with parents and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a childcare setting with at least 2 years in a management/supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of early childhood development principles and curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operations of the childcare centre, including staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with childcare regulations, licensing, and safety standards.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of childcare professionals, fostering a positive work culture.
• Develop and implement engaging educational programs aligned with early childhood development best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Curriculum planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Childcare Centre Manager to lead their facility in Rustenburg . This leadership role involves overseeing all daily operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional early childhood education and care services, and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. You will manage a team of educators, foster positive relationships with parents, and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership acumen, excellent organisational skills, and a profound commitment to child development within the North West province. This is a key position within our client's organisation, vital to their mission of providing superior childcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operations of the childcare centre, including staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant childcare regulations, licensing requirements, and safety standards.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of childcare professionals, fostering a positive and productive work culture.
• Develop and implement engaging educational programs that align with early childhood development best practices.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents and the wider community.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a childcare setting, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of early childhood development principles and curriculum planning.
• Strong financial management and operational planning abilities.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications.
• A rewarding role with a direct impact on community well-being.