Infant Care Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, to provide expert care for infants aged 0-18 months. You will create a secure, nurturing environment, support early development, and partner with parents to document daily progress.

The role emphasizes attachment-focused routines, sensory exploration, and responsive caregiving in a safe, stimulating setting.

Responsibilities

• Feeding infants (0-18 months)
• Managing nap schedules and routines
• Maintaining hygiene and safety
• Engaging in age-appropriate developmental activities
• Preparing and sharing detailed daily reports with parents

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a premier childcare organization looking for an exceptional Infant Care Specialist to join their dedicated team. This role is focused on providing the highest standard of care, education, and nurturing for infants (0-18 months) within a safe and stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of infant development milestones, a passion for early sensory exploration, and expertise in creating responsive, attachment-focused care routines. Responsibilities include feeding, napping, hygiene, engaging in age-appropriate developmental activities, and maintaining detailed daily reports for parents. This position emphasizes creating a secure and loving atmosphere where infants can safely explore and grow. Located in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, this role is critical for our youngest learners' foundational development.