13 Child Care jobs in South Africa

VACANCY: Child and Youth Care Worker (Qualified) – South Africa

We are seeking a qualified Child and Youth Care Worker to join our team and make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children and youth. If you are passionate about child development, trauma-informed care, and creating safe, supportive environments, we want to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Recognised qualification in Child and Youth Care (minimum NQF Level 5).
• Registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in a residential or community-based setting.
• Strong understanding of child protection policies, behaviour management, and psychosocial support.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Clear criminal record and valid driver's license (preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care, supervision, and emotional support to children and youth.
• Implement individual development plans and daily routines.
• Foster a stable and nurturing environment that supports growth and healing.
• Monitor behaviour, maintain case records, and report concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, educators, and other professionals.

Location: (Bellville)

Position Type: Full-time

Start Date: 01 October 2025

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of young people, submit your CV, qualification, and SACSSP registration to

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to child safeguarding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R7 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Assistant Practitioner will guide and encourage the all-round growth and development of children according to the Centre's educational goals and each leaner's needs to provide quality care that meets the needs of children and their families.

Assist in Programme Development and Implementation:

• Assist in good planning and implementation learning experiences and an environment which meets the needs and interests of children in all developmental areas.
• Assist in arrangement of trips and outings of educational value for the children on a regular basis with parents' permission.

Assist in Administration:

• Be accountable and keep records of all monies received by you.
• Keep an updated and systematic filing system of all required records by the Centre.
• Keep all registers and records up to Centre's Policies and principles.

Communication:

• Ensure parents' concerns are handled with care resolved accordingly in time.
• Ensure team work and corporation is well maintained within colleagues.
• Maintain good relationships with all stakeholders.

Health and Safety:

• Perform health and safety assessment checklist regularly.
• Update incident or injury forms.
• Disinfecting and cleaning space.
• Monitoring the hygiene of the mask, washing hands and maintain social distance.

Qualification and Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Teaching tertiary qualification – minimum NQF level 4.
• Minimum 2 years' experience.

Required Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Multi task.
• Prioritize workload.
• Meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Accountability.
• Fluent in at least two languages.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Passion for community work and love for children.
• Time Management.
• Relationship Building.
• Professional Building.
• Public Speaking.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to function in challenging Multi-faceted NGO environment.

Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from designated groups to apply.

LearningMate is seeking an Educational Content Reviewer to create educational material for a college- level early childhood education course focused on infant and toddler care. This role will have you collaborating with an experienced team to review educational content. The educational content will be delivered through an asynchronous distance learning model. Content must be written in such a way that it is clear, engaging, and accessible to all types of learners.

Examples of Project Tasks:

• Provide a copy of your resume or CV
• Follow Client guidelines when reviewing content
• Revise content as needed
• Use provided templates properly to ensure consistency
• Write scenarios, case studies, and other items as needed to support assessments as needed
• Write assessment items using a variety of question types as needed

Requirements:

• Strong command of both written and verbal English
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Experience writing content for online courses
• Familiarity with educational theories, such as situated learning theory, adult learning theory, and the universal design for learning theory.

Preferred Qualifications (not mandatory):

• Teaching experience
• Assessment writing experience
• Experience working in the field

Location: Johannesburg – Sandringham

Position Type: Locum

The Day Care CYCW is responsible to work in the life space of the child who attends Day Care. The successful applicant will be responsible for certain aspects of childcare such as teaching the child life skills holistically.

Morning routine

• Join supervision, trainings and meetings
• Ensure that both the senior and the junior day care centres are clean and hygienic
• Record correspondence/ incident reports from the previous day
• Plan the afternoon programme
• All admin must be done in the morning and not in the afternoon. Afternoons are dedicated to the care of the children.

Afternoon Routine

• Assist drivers in fetching children from school when required
• Ensure that children get changed out of school uniforms and wash their hands for lunch
• Supervise Lunch
• After children have had their lunch, send them to the homework room to do their homework
• Supervise the children in the afternoons. Be present and visible at all times
• Manage behaviour as the need arises.
• Focus on the behaviour modification programme.
• Working in the life space of the children in a therapeutic and professional manner – teaching life skills, behaviour management, conflict resolution
• Playing with the children
• Arranging activities for the children
• Observe behaviour and emotional responses of children and design programs and activities as a team, in order to meet the needs which, you have observed
• Draw up a holiday program as a team
• Ensure that children attend therapy sessions and are ready for the social workers when they are fetched.
• Report any unusual behaviour or incidents immediately to the Day Care manager
• Provide age-appropriate equipment and toys. Get rid of broken equipment and toys and monitor children caring for the equipment and packing away after use etc.
• Attend Day Care feedback sessions with Social Workers and parents

Home Maintenance

• Ensure that playgrounds and open spaces are clean with after children's activities
• Report both inside and outside physical building and its equipment damages to the day care manager for logging

Administration

• Process notes/observation reports
• Behaviour management reports
• Incident reports
• Feedback reports per child to be submitted monthly to Day Care manager
• Weekly planning submitted to Day Care manager every Monday
• Individual monthly reports typed and emailed to Day Care manager by the 25th of the month

Supervision & training

• Attend in-service training as and when offered by Arcadia and other professional development training offered by Chevrah Kadisha
• Attend consultative individual supervisions fortnightly on scheduled appointment with Day Care manager

Specific Tasks

Parent Communication

• Liaise with parents and inform transport coordinator who is coming to day care and who is absent on a daily basis.

Register

• Fill in the daily register and update accordingly

First Aid

• Check that First Aid boxes are always well stocked
• Order Items as required
• Maintain records of medication administered

• Any CYCW with a CYCW Degree – level 8, CYCW B-Tech Degree – level 7, CYCW Diploma – level 6 or NQF-CYCW. FETC – Level 4 qualifies for the position
• Proof of qualification in CYCW
• Proof of registration with the SACSSP
• This position requires 3 – 5 years' experience

• Can speak and write in English
• Has basic computer skills

We're Hiring: Early Childhood Development Practitioner (Facilitator/Trainer)

Location: Hatfield Pretoria

Institution: Wheelset Academy

Wheelset Academy is expanding We are looking for a passionate and qualified professional to teach and inspire our students who are pursuing the Early Childhood Development Practitioner course. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next generation of childcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and deliver training for the Early Childhood Development Practitioner qualification in line with QCTO and SETA requirements.
• Develop lesson plans, learning materials, and practical activities that align with curriculum outcomes.
• Assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Support students with workplace readiness and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with academic and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Certified copy of relevant qualification in Early Childhood Development or Education (minimum NQF Level 5 or equivalent).
• Certified copy of South African ID
• CV
• Prior teaching/training experience in ECD or similar field.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Passion for empowering students and making a positive impact in education.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing accredited institution.
• Career development and skills growth within Wheelset Academy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, supporting documents, or queries to All certified copies should not be older than 3 months.

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

Benefits

• Work from home
• Training and Development
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

Program Coordinator
Soccer Shots – Alexandria / Lafayette / Lake Charles
Soccer Shots Alexandria / Lafayette / Lafayette is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator to help us pursue our Company Vision Statement:
"To positively impact children's lives and to provide a remarkable experience for their families on and off the soccer field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum."
What You Bring

• Energy & Enthusiasm: You light up a room (or soccer island) and love engaging with young children.
• Organizational Skills: You can manage multiple tasks, details, and deadlines without breaking a sweat.
• Communication Skills: You're friendly, professional, and clear — whether speaking to a parent, school director, or 3-year-old.
• Flexibility: Comfortable splitting time between your home office and soccer island at local schools.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient with email, spreadsheets, and online tools (we'll train you on NBC SportsEngine).

What You'll Do
Serve as the first point of contact for parents — respond to emails, texts, and calls with professionalism and warmth.

Communicate regularly with school and community partners to confirm seasons and strengthen relationships. Manage scheduling: set up seasons on NBC SportsEngine, handle make-ups and cancellations, and coach Soccer Shots sessions during the week. Represent Soccer Shots with energy and enthusiasm, building trust with parents, children, partners and school directors

Primary Responsibilities & Expectations

• PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE SOCCER SHOTS ALEXANDRIA / LAFAYETTE / LAKE CHARLES EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS TEAM
• Prep for seasonal launches, including work in our computer-based administrative systems
• Contact host locations to confirm dates, establish make-up dates, etc. for each season
• Maintain communication logs and related information
• COACHING / INSTRUCTOR ROLE
• Coach Soccer Shots sessions for children ages 2-8 at Alexandria-area schools and learning centers.
• Lead soccer sessions for children ages 2-8. Will typically range from 15-25 sessions per week usually between the hours of 9:00 –1:00
• The coordinator may coach at any Alexandria site, per the direction of the Soccer Shots Executive Director
• RECRUITING
• Will be trained on how to recruit new coaches for Soccer Shots Alexandria / Lafayette / Lake Charles, including reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, assessing candidates, conducting on-field auditions, sending offers, etc.
• MARKETING SOCCER SHOTS ALEXANDRIA / LAFAYETTE / LAKE CHARLES
• Help to market Soccer Shots to the greater Alexandria community with seasonal drop-offs of marketing materials, including flyers and yard signs.
• Additional marketing / PR responsibilities may include participation in local community and social events.

SCHEDULE / WORK HOURS / LOCATION:

• This is a full-time position totaling between 30 to 40 hours per week. While work hours will primarily occur during normal business hours (8:30-3:30), the coordinator will occasionally be required to work 1 weeknight a week from 4:00-6:00 during season (September – November / February – April)
• This position could possibly require rare, as-needed travel to Lafayette or Lake Charles and will require routine, daily travel to our session locations situated throughout the Greater Alexandria Area. For duties that do not require a physical presence at Soccer Shots sessions work can be completed remotely.
• Your coaching schedule will be determined seasonally based on enrollments and will be pre-determined for our year round participating locations.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of $23,000 - $32,00 (depending on experience)
• Generous PTO including over 20 paid holidays — and multiple days off between seasons.

Paid professional development and training. Supportive, fun-loving team culture that values growth, impact, and high-fives.

Elementary School Early Childhood (Kindergarten) Homeroom Teacher

CAMPUS: Johannesburg Campus | SUPERVISOR: Elementary Principal | START DATE: January 2026

POSTING DATE: 08 October 2025 | CLOSING DATE: 24 October 2025

Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience , Mindful , Thinker , Globally Connected , Curious , Contributor ) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.

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Position overview

The Early Childhood Homeroom Teacher draws on a rich repertoire of pedagogical practices to inform curriculum for children's learning, development and wellbeing. They are responsive to children and their unique social, emotional, and learning profiles. The Early Childhood Homeroom Teacher develops positive relationships with families and other AISJ team members. They collaborate, plan and implement intentional learning opportunities that incorporate a spirit of play and agency through concept-driven inquiry inspired experiences. The Early Childhood Homeroom Teacher creates physical, temporal, intellectual, social and emotional environments that value the cultural and contexts of children and their families. They systematically analyse, assess, monitor and evaluate and share children's learning, development and wellbeing in ways to understand, acknowledge and document children's progress and development.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood teaching certification with at least a four-year degree in education.
• Master's degree or similar (preferred).
• Current teaching certification (appropriate to age level).

• International school early childhood teaching experience.
• Experience in curriculum and assessment development.
• Expertise in building a student-centered, concept-driven, play-based learning environment.
• Investment in and ability to develop a sense of community, belonging and trust.
• An ability to communicate and build relationships with Elementary learners, team members and families.
• A positive attitude and committed team player. Someone who is solution-focussed.
• Deep understanding of the developmental needs of early childhood learners.
• Experience with data-informed, responsive practices.
• Commitment to and proven success within a learning-focussed, collaborative professional environment.
• A proven ability to differentiate instruction to meet individual needs and integrate learning into the daily schedule.
• Understanding of a wide range of assessment tools and strategies with the ability to apply them to play-based instruction.
• Experience in integrating technology to enhance learning.
• Experience using standards and backwards design to plan instruction.

In addition to the grade level expectations, teachers at AISJ are welcomed into a collegial and collaborative working environment. In support of this, teachers are expected to:

• Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow team members with regards to planning, assessment, family and community collaboration, subject organization and homeroom responsibilities including behaviour, expectations and routines.
• Communicate and liaise with colleagues to identify and develop transdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Take an active role in proactive behavior management and wellbeing of students.
• Use a range of strategies to differentiate learning.
• Collaboratively plan units of study.
• Attend and constructively contribute to team meetings.
• Assist in supervision of student breaks. Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with families.
• Establish links with the community to ensure that families are kept informed about student progress.
• Participate in at least one co-curricular activity per year.
• Participate in and assist with school events as required.
• Participate in curriculum and professional development opportunities and implement new learning.
• Identify student needs and be the primary advocate of the students in meeting their needs.
• Provide learning environments that are stimulating where children can develop their potential and experience growth.
• Other tasks as determined by the supervisor.

Teacher Competencies

Planning for Learning

• Curriculum Design: Creates personalized, challenging learning sequences that build on prior knowledge while ensuring knowledge transfer and regular reflection opportunities.
• Collaborative Planning: Partners across disciplines and specialties to create cohesive learning experiences
• that connect global contexts while anticipating student needs.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Designs flexible conceptual units that honor student choice, pace, and multiple pathways to demonstrate understanding.

Maximizing Teacher Efficacy

• Student Agency & Critical Thinking Creates self-directed learners who think critically, set goals, and drive their own learning journey.
• Research-Based Instructional Excellence Implements proven teaching strategies that adapt to individual student needs through continuous assessment and adjustment.
• Connected Learning Design Weaves together global perspectives, real-world applications, and cross-disciplinary connections to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Collaborative Leadership Builds a learning community where students develop leadership skills through structured collaboration and personalized engagement.

Reflecting as Practitioners

• Student Agency: Builds student capacity for self-assessment through modeling, tools, and targeted feedback that drives individual growth.
• Data-Informed Practice: Analyzes student achievement data to align curriculum, refine teaching strategies, and measure instructional effectiveness.
• Professional Growth: Engages in collaborative reflection and data analysis with colleagues to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

Promoting Relationships, Community, & Culture

• Builds strong community-school partnerships and actively participates in community initiatives to enrich the learning environment.
• Adapts teaching practices by staying informed of educational and societal changes while understanding each learner's unique cultural background, learning style, and needs.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity, challenges stereotypes, and connects
• learning to students' real-world experiences and cultural contexts.
• Fosters a growth mindset by encouraging calculated risk-taking and developing students' autonomy, personal responsibility, and ownership of learning.

All community members are expected to be committed to the AISJ Community Principles.

• We are better when we act together.
• Our differences make us stronger.
• Every voice counts.
• Every voice matters.
• Every team needs individuals.
• Every individual needs a team.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday one hundred and eighty-eight) days per school year

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the electronic form please click here. Information captured will be securely stored and used for a reference check on the candidate's compatibility. AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the closing date if required.

SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION

AISJ maintains robust child protection policies to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for our students. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training, and sign a safeguarding agreement.

PRIVACY

By submitting your CV, you consent to AISJ processing your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, accessible atAISJ Privacy Policy, and under the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013.

• Yabonga Children's Project

Child and Youth Care Worker at Yabonga Children's Project

• Deadline:

19 December 2025

• Region:

Khayelitsha, Cape Town

• Salary:

TBC

• Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description
Yabonga seeks to appoint a qualified Child and Youth Care Worker.

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in our Khayelitsha, Cape Town area.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Child and Youth Care worker qualification.
• Know and understand the DSD Risiha programme
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience as CYCW post qualification.
• Be able to do home / child and family assessments of Yabonga beneficiaries
• Able to identify challenges.
• Ability to speak English and IsiXhosa.
• Experience with children and understanding of Children's Act 38 of 2005.
• Speak and write detailed reports in IsiXhosa and English language
• Well presented, Punctual and Strong commitment
• Must have a great interest in community and child development
• Ability to network
• Highly flexible and ability to work in a demanding environment
• Problem solving capabilities
• High work ethic
• Comfortable working in and around the Khayelitsha area

How to apply

Send a detailed CV with qualifications and experience via email. No hand delivered applications will be accepted.

Email address for applications:

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• Date posted:

17 October 2025

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Company Description

Heaven's Nest Child Care And Recreation Centre is located at 16 Edward Road, Philippi, Western Cape, South Africa. We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, focusing on their overall development and well-being through various recreational and educational activities. Our team is committed to supporting each child's unique needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

 Qualified CYCW with an FETC Child and Youth Care Work (NQF level 4/5)

Registered with South African Council for Social Service Professions. (SACSSP)

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Closing date: 30 September 2025

Please forward: CV, credentials, Certified Id, Registration and Police Clearance Certificate

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