Loving Nanny & Early Learning Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive family environment

Impactful work

Stable full-time role

Growth opportunities

Nurturing & development focus

Performance-based recognition

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Nurturing Nanny and Early Development Specialist in Paarl, Western Cape. This full-time role focuses on comprehensive childcare, age-appropriate learning activities, and supporting early development in a safe, loving home environment.

You will implement developmentally appropriate experiences, maintain routines, and communicate progress with the family while ensuring overall well-being and safety of the children.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a nanny or in a similar childcare role.
• Strong understanding of child development principles.
• Ability to design and implement educational and engaging activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, warmth and a nurturing approach.
• First Aid and CPR certification are highly desirable.
• Must possess a clean criminal record.
• Reliability and punctuality; strong sense of responsibility.
• Familiarity with the Paarl, Western Cape area.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent and high-quality childcare (feeding, bathing, dressing).
• Develop and execute educational activities tailored to developmental needs.
• Create a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for play and learning.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks.
• Establish and maintain daily routines.
• Encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Read stories and foster curiosity through creative play.
• Communicate with parents about progress and daily activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Handle light household duties related to childcare.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Child development understanding

Educational activity design

Communication skills

Patience and nurturing

First Aid & CPR desirable

Clean criminal record

Reliability & punctuality

Knowledge of Paarl area

SA work eligibility

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Nurturing Nanny and Early Development Specialist in Paarl, Western Cape. This full-time role focuses on comprehensive childcare, age-appropriate learning activities, and supporting early development in a safe, loving home environment.

You will implement developmentally appropriate experiences, maintain routines, and communicate progress with the family while ensuring overall well-being and safety of the children.