Current Jobs at Au Pair Extraordinaire

• A family is looking for an AFRIKAANS AU PAIR for their twins aged 10 years old (son has ADHD / medicated) and daughter aged 14 years old
• Area: Rynfield
• Ages: twins aged 10 years old (son has ADHD / medicated) and daughter aged 14 years old
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 14h30 - 17h30
• School holiday hours: to be confirmed prior to each holiday period
• Duties: Collect from school, take to extra-murals, assist with and supervise homework, engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities, occasional babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement)
• Requirements: Afrikaans speaking 
• Start date: January 2026 start – permanent contract
• Salary: R8500 per month (gross, before deductions) + R4.50 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.

Closing: 2026-01-08

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• Area: Melrose
• Ages: Son in Grade 5 and newborn baby
• Working hours: Mon - Fri 07:00 - 16:30 - flexibility only when pre-arranged
• Duties: General care of the baby during the mornings, changing nappies, feeding, prepping bottles and meals. Putting down for naps, engaging in stimulating age appropriate activities with the baby. Collect from school, Take to extra-murals, Assist with and supervise homework, Engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities with child, Prepare meals for your children, Occasional Babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement)
• Requirements: Age 25-35 female candidate, who had experience with newborns and small children as well as school assistance academic assistance for 10 year old. Teaching background preferably. CPR a must and early childhood development. Kind and energetic.
• Start date: 02 February 2026 - Permanent role
• Salary: R17000 - R18500 (gross, before deductions) plus SARS Rates (R4.76) 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.

Closing: 2026-01-09

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• Area: Westcliff
• Children’s Ages: Grade 11 (Twins) - 2026
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 – 08:00 and 14:00 to 18:00 (Flexibility required)
• School holiday hours: Same/similar to above
• Duties: Morning school drop-off and afternoon pick-up, Academic support and study organisation, Homework oversight and exam preparation, Ensure attendance at support Maths & Afrikaans classes (currently weakest subjects), Assist with discipline, structure and organization relating to academics, Maintain communication on progress and challenges
• Special Requirements: Female – to provide a positive female presence at home, Mature, confident, warm but firm, Experience with teens and academics, Strong organizational and mentoring ability
• Start Date and contract term: January 2026 – permanent 
• Salary: R15 000 - R18 000 per month for flexibility (Gross, before deductions) + 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.

Closing: 2026-01-09

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• Working hours: Candidate must stay available full days (Mon–Fri), however general working hours will be approximately 3 afternoons per week (14h30–18h00) and one weekend day (09h00–18h00), plus one evening per week (until 22h00 latest). Flexibility is essential as the specific days depend on Jordan’s extra-mural schedule, which changes each term.
• School holiday hours: Candidate to stay available full days (Mon–Fri), though general working days will typically be 3 days per week (09h00–17h00) and one weekend day (09h00–17h00). Hours and days may vary depending on family travel and arrangements. The family occasionally travels without the au pair or with other families, in which case the candidate would care for the child and friends.
• A lovely family is looking for an Au pair for their son
• Child’s Age: 10 years (ADHD) – Boy
• Child’s Neurodivergence Snapshot: The child is on Amfexa, a slow-release ADHD medication that helps calm him and improve focus.
• Support Style: He needs assistance with organisation and time management.
• Working hours: Candidate must stay available full days (Mon–Fri), however general working hours will be approximately 3 afternoons per week (14h30–18h00) and one weekend day (09h00–18h00), plus one evening per week (until 22h00 latest). Flexibility is essential as the specific days depend on Jordan’s extra-mural schedule, which changes each term.
• School holiday hours: Candidate to stay available full days (Mon–Fri), though general working days will typically be 3 days per week (09h00–17h00) and one weekend day (09h00–17h00). Hours and days may vary depending on family travel and arrangements. The family occasionally travels without the au pair or with other families, in which case the candidate would care for the child and friends.
• Live in or Live out: Live-out. However, the family regularly goes away on weekends - the candidate should be available to accompany them locally and possibly for overseas travel.
• Duties: Collect from school, Take to extra-murals, Assist with and supervise homework, Run general family errands, Grocery shopping on your behalf, Engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities with child, Bathing your children, Prepare meals for your children, Occasional Babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement), Travel with the family
• Special Requirements: The family is looking for a high-calibre, extremely flexible candidate who is comfortable adapting to last-minute changes and enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle. Preferably aged 23–35, with teaching/tutoring experience and prior experience supporting children with ADHD.
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP start – Permanent
• Salary: R22 000 – R28 000 per month (Gross, before deductions) + 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.

Closing: 2026-01-05