Nanny / Childminder - Durban

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Warm family environment

Potential for additional hours

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a reliable nanny/childminder for part-time family support. You will care for young children, create a safe and stimulating environment, and may assist with light household tasks related to the child. The role may include flexible remote activity support and virtual check-ins to aid learning.

The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and passionate about working with children, building trust with the family during scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in nanny/childcare role.
• Proven ability to handle emergencies and ensure child safety.
• Excellent references from previous childcare positions.
• Patience, reliability, and a genuine love for children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Engage children in play, educational activities, and outings.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Assist with children's routines, including bathing and bedtime.
• Light housekeeping duties related to the children's areas and belongings.
• Communicate effectively with parents about the child's day and any concerns.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Love for children

Child development knowledge

Excellent references

Experience in childcare

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a reliable and caring Nanny / Childminder to provide part-time support for their family in the beautiful city of Durban. You will be responsible for the general care, supervision, and well-being of their young child(ren), ensuring a safe and stimulating environment. This role requires someone who is energetic, patient, and passionate about working with children, able to engage them in age-appropriate activities, assist with light household tasks related to the child, and potentially offer some flexible remote support for educational activities. The ideal candidate will build a positive and trusting relationship with both the child and the family, becoming an integral part of their daily lives during scheduled hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.


• Engage children in play, educational activities, and outings.


• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children.


• Assist with children's routines, including bathing and bedtime.


• Light housekeeping duties related to the children's areas and belongings.


• Communicate effectively with parents about the child's day and any concerns.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a nanny, childminder, or in a similar childcare role.


• Proven ability to handle emergencies and ensure child safety.


• Excellent references from previous childcare positions.


• Patience, reliability, and a genuine love for children.


• Knowledge of child development stages.


• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work model, which may include some virtual check-ins or remote activity assistance.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.


• Flexible part-time hours.


• A warm and welcoming family environment.


• Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with the family.


• Potential for additional hours and responsibilities based on performance and need.