Infant Care Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Infant care training

Supportive team environment

Infant enrichment resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a dedicated Infant Care Specialist to provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care for babies aged 0–18 months, focusing on safety, nurturing, and clear communication with parents.

You will feed, diaper, comfort, and engage infants, lead age-appropriate activities, maintain a clean, hygienic space, and collaborate with teammates to ensure consistent, high‑quality early care.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience with infants 0–18 months.
• Knowledge of infant development, health, and safety.
• Calm, patient, nurturing disposition.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a childcare team.
• Infant CPR and First Aid certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care for infants, including feeding and diapering.
• Engage infants with age-appropriate sensory activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hygienic infant area.
• Observe development and communicate with parents and colleagues.
• Foster a secure, loving environment and respond to individual needs.

Skills

Infant care

Infant development knowledge

Teamwork

Parent communication

Education

Infant CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized and caring Infant Care Specialist to provide dedicated attention to the youngest members of their facility in Klerksdorp . This role focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of infants. You will be responsible for feeding, changing, comforting, and engaging with babies, while also communicating closely with parents to ensure continuity of care. This is a crucial position for fostering early attachment and developmental milestones in a professional childcare setting, contributing to the foundational well-being of infants in Klerksdorp .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and responsive care for infants, including feeding, diapering, and ensuring adequate rest periods.
• Engage infants in age-appropriate sensory activities, music, and movement to stimulate development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment specifically for infants, adhering to health standards.
• Observe and record developmental progress, noting any concerns and communicating effectively with parents and colleagues.
• Foster a secure and loving atmosphere, responding sensitively to infants' individual needs and cues.

Requirements

• Prior experience working specifically with infants (0-18 months).
• Understanding of infant development, health, and safety requirements.
• Calm, patient, and nurturing disposition with a genuine love for babies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of childcare professionals.
• Certification in infant CPR and First Aid is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for overtime.
• Specialized training opportunities in infant care and development.
• A dedicated and supportive team environment focused on early childhood excellence.
• Access to resources and materials designed for infant enrichment in Klerksdorp .
• The profound reward of nurturing and guiding infants during their critical early months.