Nanny & Childcare Coordinator - Private Household

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Accommodation negotiation

Travel with family during holidays

Annual performance bonus

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24, in Durban, seeks a professional Nanny and Childcare Coordinator to manage the care and development of their young children. This is a live-out, full-time role within a private household setting, requiring discretion, reliability, and excellent organizational skills.

You will coordinate daily schedules, educational activities and meals, oversee routines, and liaise with parents to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Nanny/Governess with excellent references.
• Strong knowledge of child psychology and milestones.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Experience cooking healthy meals for children.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Reliable, punctual with strong work ethic.
• Driver's license and clean driving record preferred.
• Background check and police clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and loving care for children aged (Specify age range, e.g., 2-7 years old).
• Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities, games, and outings to stimulate learning and development.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Manage children's daily routines, including dressing, bathing, and bedtime.
• Coordinate schedules for school, extracurricular activities, appointments, and playdates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-safe environment within the household.
• Ensure the overall safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Communicate regularly with the parents regarding the children's activities, progress, and any concerns.
• Administer basic first aid when necessary and maintain updated medical records.
• Act as a positive role model for the children, instilling good manners and values.

Skills

Nanny experience

Child development knowledge

First Aid & CPR certified

Cooking for children

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Punctual & reliable

Driving license (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished family in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , is seeking a highly professional and experienced Nanny and Childcare Coordinator to manage the care and development of their young children. This is a live-out, full-time position within a private household setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for the children, as well as coordinating their daily schedules, educational activities, and extracurricular engagements. You will play a crucial role in the children's upbringing, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive growth. The ideal candidate is discreet, reliable, and possesses a deep understanding of child development, coupled with excellent organizational skills. This role requires a proactive individual who can anticipate the needs of the children and the household, ensuring smooth daily operations related to childcare. We are committed to finding a long-term, dedicated caregiver who will become an integral part of the family's support system in Durban . Your expertise in childcare will be highly valued and compensated. This is a unique opportunity to provide dedicated care in a stable and supportive private environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and loving care for children aged (Specify age range, e.g., 2-7 years old).
• Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities, games, and outings to stimulate learning and development.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Manage children's daily routines, including dressing, bathing, and bedtime.
• Coordinate schedules for school, extracurricular activities, appointments, and playdates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-safe environment within the household.
• Ensure the overall safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Communicate regularly with the parents regarding the children's activities, progress, and any concerns.
• Administer basic first aid when necessary and maintain updated medical records.
• Act as a positive role model for the children, instilling good manners and values.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Nanny, Governess, or similar childcare role, with excellent references.
• Solid understanding of child psychology and age-appropriate developmental milestones.
• First Aid and CPR certification is mandatory.
• Excellent cooking skills, with experience preparing healthy meals for children.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and possess a strong work ethic.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record is preferred.
• Background check and police clearance required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Private health insurance coverage.
• Accommodation may be provided or supplemented based on negotiation.
• Opportunities for travel with the family during holidays.
• Annual performance bonus.
• A stable and respectful working environment.
• Allowance for professional development in childcare.