Child care services managers
Child care service managers plan, direct, and coordinate and evaluate the provision of care for children in before-school, after-school, vacation and day care centres and services.
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Child care services managers - from R15 695 to R57 667 per month - 2025.
- A Child care services managers typically earns between R15 695 and R34 128 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R21 951 and R44 575 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Developing and implementing programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
- Establishing and monitoring budgets and determining allocation of funds for staff, supplies, materials, equipment and maintenance
- Overseeing and coordinating the provision of care for children in before-school, after-school, day, and vacation care centres
- Directing and supervising child carers in providing care and supervision for young children
- Managing physical facilities and making sure all buildings and equipment are maintained to ensure the centre is a safe area for children, staff and visitors
- Reviewing and interpreting government codes, and developing procedures to meet codes (eg, concerning safety and security)
- Monitoring children’s progress and conferring with parents or guardians
- Preparing and maintaining records and accounts for a child care centre
- Recruiting and evaluating staff and coordinating their professional development