Infant Care Specialist - Nurturing Early Development

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist for an early learning centre in Bloemfontein. You will provide nurturing care for infants aged 0-18 months, creating a safe, hygienic environment to support exploration, learning and growth.

The role requires experience with infants, knowledge of development milestones, CPR/First Aid certification, strong communication with parents, and a calm, patient demeanor. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants in professional childcare.
• Knowledge of infant development stages and caregiving best practices.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is essential.
• Ability to safely handle feeding and sleep routines for infants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for parent engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and nurturing care for infants, ensuring safety and emotional well-being.
• Implement age-appropriate activities to promote sensory exploration, motor skills, and early cognition.
• Maintain strict hygiene standards in nursery environments including feeding and sleeping areas.
• Respond sensitively to infants' cues for feeding, sleeping and comfort.
• Document daily routines and developmental observations including feeding and napping.
• Build positive relationships with parents and provide updates on child’s day.

Skills

Infant care

Communication with parents

Patience

Safety awareness

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist for an early learning centre in Bloemfontein. You will provide nurturing care for infants aged 0-18 months, creating a safe, hygienic environment to support exploration, learning and growth.

The role requires experience with infants, knowledge of development milestones, CPR/First Aid certification, strong communication with parents, and a calm, patient demeanor. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.