Full-Time Nanny - Experienced with Infants

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid annual leave

Sick days

Stable full-time position

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga seeks a dedicated Full-Time Nanny for an infant (6 months). The role requires extensive infant care experience, knowledge of development milestones, and a calm, nurturing manner to support the family’s routines in Nelspruit.

You will manage feeding, naps, hygiene, age-appropriate play, and safe outings, with light baby-related housekeeping. CPR/First Aid certification and strong references are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience caring for infants.
• Excellent references from previous families.
• Fluent in English.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, responsive care for an infant aged 6 months.
• Manage all aspects of feeding, including bottles/meals.
• Establish and maintain a consistent napping schedule.
• Ensure hygiene needs (bath, diaper changes, clothing).
• Engage in age-appropriate developmental activities (tummy time, sensory play, reading).
• Maintain a clean, safe infant environment; sanitize toys and play areas.
• Light housekeeping related to the infant (washing bottles, linen, nursery tidying).
• Provide daily updates to parents on feeding, sleep, and activities.
• Adhere to family parenting philosophies.
• Ensure infant safety during outings.

Skills

Infant care

CPR and First Aid

English fluency

Education

Infant CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly qualified and nurturing Full-Time Nanny to provide exceptional care for their infant (6 months old) in **Nelspruit**, Mpumalanga. This role demands a candidate with extensive experience in infant care, a deep understanding of early childhood development, and a genuine passion for fostering a safe, stimulating, and loving environment. The Nanny will be responsible for all aspects of the infant's daily care, including feeding, napping, hygiene, developmental play, and ensuring overall well-being. We are looking for a reliable, proactive, and responsible individual who can establish a strong bond with the baby and support the family's routines in **Nelspruit**. This is a key role within the household, requiring dedication and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing attentive and responsive care for an infant aged 6 months.
• Managing all aspects of infant feeding, including preparing bottles/meals and facilitating feeding times.
• Establishing and maintaining a consistent napping schedule.
• Ensuring the infant's hygiene needs are met, including bathing, diaper changes, and dressing.
• Engaging the infant in age-appropriate developmental activities, such as tummy time, sensory play, and reading.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for the infant, including sanitizing toys and play areas.
• Light housekeeping duties directly related to the infant, such as washing bottles, infant laundry, and tidying the nursery.
• Communicating daily updates to parents regarding the infant's feeding, sleeping, and activities.
• Adhering to the family's parenting and caregiving philosophies.
• Ensuring the infant's safety at all times, including during outings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience caring for infants.
• Excellent references from previous families.
• Certification in Infant CPR and First Aid is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infant developmental milestones and appropriate stimulation.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing demeanor.
• Strong understanding of safe sleep practices and feeding guidelines.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Background check required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of 85000 R .
• Full-time position with consistent hours.
• Supportive and appreciative family environment in **Nelspruit**.
• Paid annual leave and sick days.
• Opportunity to bond and grow with the infant.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses.