ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY IS HIRING A CHILD MINDER

Reference Number: ETH250804-7

Job Number: 99950349

Job Title: Child Minder (Seasonal)

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Grade: T05

Division : District 5

Department: Parks Leisure And Cemeteries

Branch: Parks Leisure And Cem Dist1 5 6 7 10

 

 

 

Vacancy Group: PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURE

Reporting To: Superintendent (Aquatic Safety)

Location – Town / City: DURBAN

Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal

Location – Country: South Africa

 

Special Conditions         

• Required to work either 8 hour shifts on the beaches or 12 hour shifts at the overnight facility for 24 hour coverage.
• Responsible for the safety and care of children separated from their parents or guardians on the beachfront, until they are re-united.

 

 

 

Key Responsibility Areas             

• Report to the Law Enforcement Office or other location as directed on commencement and at the end of the shift to sign on and off duty.
• Report to and remain at the designated beach to which they are deployed for the day unless directed to provide relief at another beach.
• Erect the shelter/tent at the beginning of the shift and clean and pack away at the end of the day.
• Keep a detailed register of the names and times of the children were received, who handed them in and the time and details of the persons who the children were reunited with. This information is to be provided to the Law Enforcement Officers.
• Take care of and pacify the children in their custody and provide them with refreshments and blankets if necessary.
• Inform the Law Enforcement of any medical need, shortages in food, blankets or bedding or any overwhelming anxieties.
• Cook three meals a day for children at the overnight facility and ensure that they have sufficient bedding and clothing which has to be kept clean and washed.
• Escort children when they need to use the ablution facilities as required.

 

 

 

Competencies  

• Managing Work
• Workplace Safety
• Oral Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Action Orientation
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct
• Learning Orientation
• Team Orientation

 

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate level of primary education
• 3 Months relevant experience.

 

Preferred Requirements             

• An appropriate level of secondary education.
• 6 Months relevant experience.

 

 

 

Housing Subsidy: No

Leave: Yes

Medical Aid: No

Pension Fund: No

Remuneration: R71.57ph

13th Cheque: No

Contact Name: HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER

Contact Telephone: 0313114102

 

Policy

Priority will be given to applicants who are underrepresented in terms of race, gender and disability within the occupational level of the respective advertised posts.

Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

An employee may be deployed to any of the offices, depots or workplaces of the municipality within its area of jurisdiction.

 

 

 

Canvassing by councilors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants.

Occupational assessments may be undertaken as part of the selection process.

You shall be required to undergo a pre-engagement medical examination.

Applicants who have not been contacted within three months from the closing date should consider themselves unsuccessful.

 

Closing Date: 2025/08/22

 

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