Senior Childminder Coordinator

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model

Travel allowance

Professional development

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Childminder Coordinator to lead recruitment, vetting, and development of a network of registered childminders. You will support families and supervise quality standards across home-based childcare, ensuring regulatory compliance and high service quality.

The role requires 5+ years in childminding, strong leadership, and thorough knowledge of South African childcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in childcare, social work, or a related field.
• 5+ years in a childminding or home-based childcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African childcare regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to conduct site visits and assessments effectively.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and basic administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and onboard new childminders, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conduct inspections and quality assessments of childminder homes.
• Provide ongoing training, support, and professional development.
• Manage parent inquiries and match families with suitable childminders.
• Maintain accurate records of childminders, children, and placements.
• Ensure compliance with national and local childcare legislation and policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Site visits

Record keeping

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare, social work, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and organized Senior Childminder Coordinator to manage and expand their network of registered childminders in Pretoria . This role is essential for ensuring the provision of high-quality, safe, and reliable home-based childcare services. You will be responsible for recruiting, vetting, training, and supporting childminders, while also liaising with parents to facilitate placements. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of childcare regulations, and a passion for supporting both childminders and families in a flexible, community-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and onboard new childminders, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality assessments of childminder homes.
• Provide ongoing training, support, and professional development opportunities for childminders.
• Manage parent inquiries, effectively matching families with suitable childminders.
• Maintain accurate records of childminders, children, and placements.
• Ensure compliance with all national and local childcare legislation and policies.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in childcare, social work, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in a childminding or home-based childcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African childcare regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to conduct site visits and assessments effectively.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and basic administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model, balancing office and field-based responsibilities.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Travel allowance for site visits.
• Contribute to enhancing childcare accessibility within the community.