Experienced Nanny & Child Development Support

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Location flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks an experienced nanny to provide flexible, remote-first childcare and developmental support. This part-time role focuses on age-appropriate activities, learning, and well-being, with reliable communication to parents and independent work capability.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong child development knowledge, nurturing personality, and the ability to design educational activities while maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Proven nanny or childcare experience.
• Knowledge of child development stages and early learning principles.
• Ability to design and lead engaging educational activities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Patience, reliability, and nurturing personality.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Clean background check required.
• Proficient with remote communication tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and compassionate childcare services.
• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Plan and prepare healthy snacks and light meals as needed.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children during engagement periods.
• Assist with daily routines and learning milestones.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
• Organize virtual or in-person playdates and learning sessions.
• Offer guidance on child development best practices.

Skills

Child development

Nanny experience

Communication

Time management

First aid & CPR

Education

Childcare certification

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and nurturing Nanny and Child Development Support professional to provide dedicated care and developmental assistance for their children, with a flexible, remote-first arrangement. This part-time role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood growth and committed to creating a supportive, enriching environment for children, regardless of physical location. You will be responsible for engaging children in age-appropriate activities, fostering their learning, and ensuring their overall well-being. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your childcare expertise in a role that offers significant flexibility. We are looking for a reliable, organized, and empathetic individual who can effectively connect with children and communicate progress with parents. The ideal candidate will be adept at planning and executing developmental activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and compassionate childcare services.
• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Plan and prepare healthy snacks and light meals as needed.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children during engagement periods.
• Assist with daily routines and learning milestones.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
• Organize virtual or in-person playdates and learning sessions.
• Offer guidance on child development best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Nanny or in a similar childcare role.
• Strong knowledge of child development stages and early learning principles.
• Ability to design and lead engaging educational activities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Patience, reliability, and a nurturing personality.
• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
• Must have a clean background check.
• Proficiency in using remote communication tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Must be comfortable with a remote-first work structure.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule with a remote-first approach.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on children's development.
• Supportive and understanding family relationship.
• Work from a convenient location, potentially Upington, Northern Cape or elsewhere.
• Professional growth through experience.
• A role that values creativity and dedication to childcare.