21 Childcare jobs in South Africa

• Agricultural diploma / degree
• Qualification in horticulture and or agronomy advantageous
• Proven nursery management experience essential
• Min of 4 years previous nursery experience
• Previous experience working with avo, mac and dragon fruit seedlings advantageous
• Computer literate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Lecture and assess contact learning and distance learning students in the Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Diploma in Grade R Teaching and BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) programmes in the following modules:

Early Childhood Development

Health Education in Early Childhood Development

Practical Management of an Early Childhood and Development Center

Management in an Early Childhood Development Context

Theoretical Perspective in Education

1. Formulate teaching, learning, and assessment materials.

2. Use a learning management system independently and/or work collaboratively to develop and deliver modules effectively.

3. Participate in relevant programme, curriculum and material development.

4. Carry out allocated internal moderation responsibilities.

5. Participate in school-based Teaching Practice assessments.

6. Provide academic support to students.

7. Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to the modules and programmes.

8. Participate in research and community engagement projects.

10.Ensure prompt and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and other members of management.

1. Ensure administrative efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with all policies and SOPs.

2. Attend, participate and engage in meetings and workshops.

3. Fulfil functions on relevant committees, and in meetings and workshops as reasonably requested by management.

4. Fulfil all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor of Education Honours or equivalent qualification with relevant study in Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase

At least 3 years of teaching experience in a tertiary institution.

Knowledge and understanding in the relevant phase of Early Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase.

Experience in distance online teaching and learning environments will be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

Sound teaching and assessment skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational, administration and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.

High level of digital literacy with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to cope with change.

Willingness to work when required on Saturdays.

Working hours: October & November: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 08h00 – 13h00.

From December 2025 onwards: Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 17h00

School holiday hours: Monday - Friday: 08h00 - 17h00

A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their baby aged 4 months old

Area: Craighall

Ages: baby aged 4 months old

Working hours: October & November: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 08h00 – 13h00.

From December 2025 onwards: Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 17h00

School holiday hours: Monday - Friday: 08h00 - 17h00

Duties: General care and supervision of the baby, engaging in educational and age appropriate stimulation, activities and developmental games, changing nappies, feeding, putting down for and managing naps, assisting with anything childcare related, proactive communication with the parents

Start date: October 2025 start – permanent contract

Salary: October and November 2025: R8000 per month (gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.76)

December 2025 onwards: R16 000 per month (gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.76)

All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:

*** Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.

***Must have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.

***Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.

***Must have a clear criminal record

***Must have a passion for children

***Must have Matric

***Must have a South African ID document.

FRAUDULENT CV'S ARE PUNISHABLE BY LAW. ALL REFERENCES ARE CHECKED AND FAKE REFERENCES WILL BE UNCOVERED

For more information please contact:

Heather Dressels

Working hours: Mon – Fri: 14h00 – 18h00

A lovely family is looking for an Au pair for their 2 children

Area: Rivonia

Children's Ages: 3,5 years and 10 months - Boys

Working hours: Mon – Fri: 14h00 – 18h00

School holiday hours: same/ similar hours

Duties: collect from school, take to extramurals/outings/play dates, assist with dinner and bath time routine, prep snacks and meals, age-appropriate stimulation and activities, general errands

Special Requirements: Female, English (additional language is a bonus), someone young, energetic, happy, easy-going going and outgoing. Experience with the ages, comfortable driving, ECD/teaching background is beneficial

Start Date and contract term: ASAP/ Oct – Permanent

Salary: R11 000 – R13 000pm + SARS rates per km

All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:

***Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child-caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.

***Must have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.

***Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.

***Must have a clear criminal record

***Must have a passion for children

***Must have Matric

***Must have a South African ID document.

FRAUDULENT CV'S ARE PUNISHABLE BY LAW. ALL REFERENCES ARE CHECKED AND FAKE REFERENCES WILL BE UNCOVERED

For more information please contact:

Kiah Moolman

Working hours: Monday 14:00 – 18:30, Tuesday at 13:30 – 18:30, Wednesday at 15:30 – 18:30 and Thursday at 15:15 – 18:30 (flexibility is needed as per term schedule and extra mural schedule but will remain at 16 hours per week)

School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible

A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their daughter

Area: Newlands

Children's Ages: 8 years old – Girl

Working hours: Monday 14:00 – 18:30, Tuesday at 13:30 – 18:30, Wednesday at 15:30 – 18:30 and Thursday at 15:15 – 18:30 (flexibility is needed as per term schedule and extra mural schedule but will remain at 16 hours per week)

School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible

Duties: Collect from school, take to any extra murals, assist with homework, creative and stimulating play and ensure bags are packed for the next day.

Special Requirements: Female candidate. First Aid Certificate. Preferably early childhood education training.

Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent

Salary: R8500pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.76)

All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:

*** Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.

***Must have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.

***Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.

***Must have a clear criminal record

***Must have a passion for children

***Must have Matric

***Must have a South African ID document.

FRAUDULENT CV'S ARE PUNISHABLE BY LAW. ALL REFERENCES ARE CHECKED AND FAKE REFERENCES WILL BE UNCOVERED

For more information please contact:

Simone Crouch

Vacancy: Nursery School Teacher – Table View

We are seeking a passionate, qualified, and experienced teacher to join our team at Little Learners Nursery School in Table View.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a nursery school environment
• A recognised diploma or degree in Early Childhood Development
• A warm, patient, and caring nature
• Creativity, passion, and adaptability
• High energy and a love for working with young children
• Local residency with reliable own transport

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience.

If you meet all of the above criteria, please email your CV to

Should you not hear from us within two weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R8 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Table View, Western Cape 7441 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Are you ready to shape the future? Join Curro, where knowledge meets innovation. With more than 25 years of experience in education and 81 campuses across three countries, we're not just teaching, we're shaping future leaders. Apply now and be a part of our diverse group.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:

• Matric and N6 Qualification qualification from a recognised institution.
• Relevant experience in teaching Preschool.
• Current SACE registration.
• CAPS curriculum experience.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Plan, control, record and report on assessments.
• Attend meetings, forums, workshops for the grades/phase as required.
• Create an educational atmosphere in the classroom.
• Take responsibility for any and all school equipment and stock of the class.
• Work closely with the teachers in the grades/phase to ensure the effective running of the grades/phase.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote teaching and learning within the class.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote activities (sport and culture) within the school.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote discipline within the grades/phase.
• Assist with sport and other admin duties as and when the need arises.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 22 September to 15 December 2025.

Read more about where you will work

PRESCHOOL

Please apply before 19 September 2025.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.

But don't be dismayed, next time it might be you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a Temp / Contract position.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.