Executive Childcare Center Director — Sandton Leader

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director for a premier early learning center in Sandton, Gauteng. You will lead operations, ensure child safety and quality education from infancy through pre-school, manage staff, curriculum, and parent relations, and oversee budgets and compliance.

A strategic, communicative leader will drive growth and excellence. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree with 5+ years in childcare leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a passion for nurturing young children within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a management/directorial role within a childcare setting.
• Strong leadership and team-motivation abilities.
• Proficient in budgeting, licensing, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management for the childcare center.
• Ensure the highest standards of child safety, health, and well-being.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate all center staff.
• Oversee curriculum implementation for early childhood education.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians.
• Manage enrollment, budgeting, fee collection, and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health codes, and safety standards.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment for staff.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to maintain enrollment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Childcare software

Office software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director for a premier early learning center in Sandton, Gauteng. You will lead operations, ensure child safety and quality education from infancy through pre-school, manage staff, curriculum, and parent relations, and oversee budgets and compliance.

A strategic, communicative leader will drive growth and excellence. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree with 5+ years in childcare leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a passion for nurturing young children within a