Childcare Operations Leader & Virtual Support Coordinator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Professional development support

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA is seeking a highly organized Childcare Operations Manager & Virtual Support Coordinator to oversee daily childcare operations and implement virtual support services. This role blends hands-on management with coordinating remote communications and resources for families.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, supervise staff, manage budgets, and drive integration of virtual tools for parent engagement and remote learning support, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in childcare management or a similar leadership role.
• Experience in staff supervision, budgeting and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with childcare licensing and safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate virtual support or online communication platforms.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early education best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the childcare center ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
• Develop, implement and monitor operational policies and procedures.
• Supervise, train and mentor childcare staff.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations.
• Coordinate development and delivery of virtual parent communication initiatives.
• Oversee use of virtual platforms for remote learning and parent engagement.
• Act as liaison between families, staff and management; address concerns promptly.
• Organize staff meetings and trainings on operations and virtual tools.
• Continuously evaluate and improve childcare services using feedback.

Skills

Operational management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Virtual coordination

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education / Business Administration / Management

Tools

Office suites

Childcare management software

Virtual platforms (communication/learning)

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA is seeking a highly organized Childcare Operations Manager & Virtual Support Coordinator to oversee daily childcare operations and implement virtual support services. This role blends hands-on management with coordinating remote communications and resources for families.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, supervise staff, manage budgets, and drive integration of virtual tools for parent engagement and remote learning support, contributing to