Infant Development Mentor & Care Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive environment

Paid sick leave

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Infant Care Specialist & Development Mentor to provide exceptional infant care and tailored developmental support. You will foster a safe, stimulating environment and work closely with families to ensure consistency between home and care settings.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of infant development, a compassionate approach, and the ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with infants (0-2 years).
• Qualified in Early Childhood Development or related field.
• Current certification in Infant CPR and First Aid.
• Must reside in or be able to commute to Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and responsive care for infants.
• Implement age-appropriate developmental activities focusing on sensory exploration, motor skill development, and early language acquisition.
• Manage feeding schedules, diaper changes, and nap routines with meticulous care and consistency.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment for all infants under care.
• Monitor infant health and development, noting any significant changes and reporting them to parents/guardians and management.
• Engage infants in gentle play, music, and reading to stimulate cognitive and emotional growth.
• Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with infants and their families.
• Communicate daily updates on feeding, sleeping, and developmental progress to parents.
• Ensure all care practices adhere to the highest standards of child safety and health regulations.
• Support parents in understanding and navigating infant developmental stages.

Skills

Infant care

Development mentoring

Observation skills

Communication with parents

Teamwork

Education

ECD/Childcare qualification

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Infant Care Specialist & Development Mentor to provide exceptional infant care and tailored developmental support. You will foster a safe, stimulating environment and work closely with families to ensure consistency between home and care settings.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of infant development, a compassionate approach, and the ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers.