Child Minder (Seasonal) at eThekwini Municipality

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.

Essential Requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

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