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• Area: Newlands, Cape Town
• Children’s Ages: 5 and 10 years old – Girls
• More about the girls: The 10 year has inattention and requires frequent reminders to complete tasks. We have suspicions of ADHD, and she is currently being assessed. 5 year old is very curious and needs a lot of stimulation.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 12:00 - 17:30
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible
• Duties: School collections and safe transport to activities, appointments, and extra murals, while maintaining structured daily routines. Provide academic support with homework, projects, and studying, with additional focus on the eldest child who requires reminders, structure, and consistent guidance to stay organised and complete tasks.
• Engage the youngest child through stimulating educational play, creative and outdoor activities, and age-appropriate learning. Responsibilities also include preparing meals and snacks, managing school and activity preparation (bags, uniforms, lunchboxes), and maintaining organisation for the school day. Ongoing communication with parents regarding routines, progress, and behaviour is essential, along with supporting discipline, routine management, and encouraging independence and good habits. Occasional babysitting and weekend assistance may be required by arrangement.
• Special Requirements: An experienced, confident, and self-sufficient au pair with strong organisational ability and emotional maturity. Teaching qualifications or studies would be advantageous, as well as experience with special needs. The ideal candidate is nurturing yet firm when required, proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining a calm and structured approach while supporting children’s development.
• Start Date and contract term: 22 June - permanent
• Salary: R15 000pm (Gross, before deductions)

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 Date: 2026-06-26

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• Area: Claremont
• Child's Age: Boy – 10 years
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 15:00 – 17:00
• School holiday hours: Same/similar to above
• Duties: Pick up from home and drop off at school in the mornings. Collect from school, take home and assist with homework and clean up
• Special Requirements: Female, experience with the age groups
• Start Date and contract term: 1st June – permanent
• Salary: R7 000 - R7 500 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 Date: 2026-06-26

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• Area: Parkwood 
• Ages: Boys aged 8 years old in Grade 3 and 7 year old in Grade 1 
• Working hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri 13:00 - 17:00 and Tues 13:00 - 18:00
• School holiday hours: Same hours as above
• Duties: Picking up children from school. Taking to extra murals. Taking children 
• home. Helping with homework, providing academic support and liaising with parents on 
• academic progress.
• Requirements: Someone in their 20's.. We would ideally like someone in university or who has a basic university degree that will be able to keep up with the standard of work at the children's school level.
• Start date: 01 June 2026 – Permanent contract
• Salary: R9500 - R11000 per month (gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.95) for any driving done directly for the family. Not to get to and from work.

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 Date: 2026-06-26

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• Area: Eldoraigne
• Children’s Ages: 6 years (Grade 1) and 9 years (Grade 4)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 12:00 – 18:00
• School holiday hours: Same/similar hours to above (full days may be required however this will be communicated wll in advance and paid additionally)
• Duties: Collect from school, take to extra-murals, assist with and supervise homework, engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities with the children, prepare meals for your children
• Special Requirements: No large visible tattoos, no vaping or smoking
• Start Date and contract term: 7th June – permanent
• Salary: R12 000 per month (Gross, before deductions) + petrol card provided

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 Date: 2026-06-28

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• Area: Centurion
• Ages: 9 and 11 years old
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 13:00 - 17:30. Flexibility for occasional morning runs if the dad travels (paid additionally). 
• School holiday hours: Monday – Friday: 13:00 - 17:30
• Duties: Occasionally take to school in the mornings, collect from school, take to extra-murals, assist with and supervise homework, test and exam prep, run general family errands, grocery shopping on your behalf, engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities with child, bathing, prepare meals for your children, occasional Babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement)
• Requirements: Someone who's very good with children, has a skill of explaining and tutoring children, patient and very good with Sepedi and Maths. Someone who's not too serious by nature but can be serious when required and has an ability to deal with children in a polite and patient manner.
• Start date: 08 June 2026 – December 2026
• Salary: R10 500 - R11 500 per month (gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.95) for any driving done directly for the family. Not to get to and from work.

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 Date: 2026-06-28

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• Area: Brooklyn/Waterkloof
• Child’s Age: Boy – 12 years old (Dyslexic)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30 (candidate to remain available full day, but most likely finishing at 14:00 on most days)
• Duties: Teach and support a 12-year-old homeschool learner across all core subjects, plan lessons and learning objectives, adapt teaching methods to suit the learner's pace and dyslexia-related needs, monitor academic progress and provide support where needed, prepare assessments and revision schedules, encourage independent learning, confidence, critical thinking, and personal growth, create a calm and structured learning environment, provide mentorship and guidance, attend educational outings, and assist with transport to sports and extramural activities when required.
• Special Requirements: English HL speaker and fluent in Afrikaans (must be able to teach both languages), female, 30+ preferred, teaching qualification and/or educational background, previous homeschool experience, dependable with excellent attendance, emotionally mature, adaptable, warm but structured, confident yet approachable, highly organised, able to work independently, passionate about education and student development, comfortable working in a non-social environment, and seeking a long-term commitment (minimum 2-5 years, non-negotiable).
• School: Homeschool
• Curriculum: TBD with suitable candidates
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R16 500 – R18 000 per month (for a student teacher/experienced Tutor). R18 000 - R20 000 per month (for a qualified teacher). Plus 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 Date: 2026-07-01

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• Area: Durbanville
• Child's Age: Boy – 9 months
• Working hours: Monday – Wednesday 10:00 – 15:00
• Duties: Care for and supervise a 9-month-old baby, prepare feeds and meals, change nappies, follow sleep routines, engage in age-appropriate developmental activities, sterilise bottles, keep baby's areas tidy, and ensure the child's safety and wellbeing at all times
• Special Requirements: Female, Christian, experience with the age group
• Start Date and contract term: June – Permanent
• Salary: R8 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 Date: 2026-07-01

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• Area: Glen Marais, Kempton Park
• Children’s Ages: 9 year old (Girl) and 4 year old (Boy)
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 14:00 – 17:00
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible
• Duties: Collect from school, take them to any extra murals, appointments or lessons, assist and oversee homework is done, creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for the children, prepare a light snack or meal, educational play and games and ensure bags are packed for the next day. Working hours are slightly flexible around extra murals.
• Special Requirements: The ideal candidate would be reliable, caring, and energetic, with previous childcare experience and contactable references. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage daily routines effectively and engage positively with children. An Afrikaans-speaking candidate is preferred.
• Start Date and contract term: July – permanent  
• Salary: R8000pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.95)

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 Date: 2026-07-01

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• Area: Morningside
• Children’s Ages: 10 and 13 years
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 13:45 – 16:15
• School holiday hours: Same/similar hours to above (any additional hours will be paid as overtime)
• Duties: Collect from school, fetch from/take to extra murals, assist with homework and general revision, fun and age-appropriate activities, supervise eating lunch/snack time
• Special Requirements: Female, experience with the age group, teaching background is beneficial
• Start Date and contract term: July 2026 – permanent
• Salary: R7 500 per month (Gross, before deductions) + SARS Rates per km (flexible for the right candidate)

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 Date: 2026-07-01

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• Area: Hyde Park
• Children’s Ages: 3, 8 and 12 years old
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 06:30 – 08:00 & 13:00 – 17:00
• School holiday hours: Same number of hours required with flexibility required if possible
• Duties: Collect the children from school and transport them to and from any extra-mural activities, appointments, or lessons. Assist with and supervise homework, ensuring that all schoolwork is completed to a high standard and that academic responsibilities are kept up to date. Prepare healthy snacks or light meals, engage the children in age-appropriate educational activities, games, and constructive play, and ensure that school bags, uniforms, and any required items are organised and prepared for the following day. The au pair will be responsible for helping the children stay on track with their school commitments, homework, projects, and sporting or extra-mural activities, while providing ongoing support, structure, and encouragement. Willing to travel with the family both locally and internationally when required (all travel expenses will be covered by the family)
• Special Requirements: Aged 21 – 30 years old, any tertiary education is a huge advantage, familiar with a 3 term school schedule. Someone with a passport or willing to obtain one.
• Start Date and contract term:  ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R13 500 – R14 000pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.95)

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 Date: 2026-07-02

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• Area: Dainfern
• Children’s Ages: 3 year old – Boy
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 15:00 – 19:00
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible
• Duties: Meet at home and ensure all of his daily care needs are met. Prepare healthy snacks and light meals, engage him in age-appropriate educational and developmental activities, and facilitate creative play and learning opportunities. Keep him physically active and intellectually stimulated through structured and unstructured play, both indoors and outdoors. Assist with meal preparation for dinner, oversee bath time, and support the evening and bedtime routine. Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment while encouraging independence, social development, and positive behaviour.
• Special Requirements: Ideally someone 20 – 26 years old. Non-smoker. Someone animal friendly (family has a large dog and 2 cats)
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent  
• Salary: R9000 – R12 000 per month - Depending on experience and any qualifications (Gross, before deductions) 

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 Date: 2026-07-02

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• Area: Craighall
• Children’s Ages: 8 years (Grade 2) and 12 years (Grade 7) - Girls
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible
• Duties: The role involves collecting the children from school and transporting them to and from extra murals and activities. Responsibilities include homework supervision and academic support, with a particular focus on Maths at a Grade 7–8 level where possible. The candidate will assist with and oversee general schoolwork, study routines, and preparation for assessments, as well as prepare light meals for the children.
• The role also includes grocery shopping, running general family and child-related errands, and ensuring daily routines, structure, and organisation are maintained. The candidate will engage the children in intellectually stimulating play and age-appropriate educational activities, while also providing occasional babysitting and weekend assistance by prior arrangement. In addition, the role includes assisting with admin and operational duties within the family’s software company during morning hours when required.
• Preferences & Requirements: The ideal candidate is described as smart, organised, efficient, and nurturing, with the ability to balance both childcare and administrative responsibilities. A strong advantage would be a candidate who can provide tutoring and supervision in Maths up to Grade 7 and 8 level. Strong time management, initiative, and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Employment Start Date: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R14 000pm (Gross, before deductions) + R2000 per month fuel allowance

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 Date: 2026-07-02

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• Area: Illovo
• Children’s Ages: Grade 4 and Grade 6
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday 14:00 - 17:00 and Friday 13:00 to 17:00. Morning school drop offs on Monday, Tuesday and Friday 06:30 – 07:30
• School holiday hours: Same/similar hours
• Duties: Collect from school, Take to extra-murals, Assist with and supervise homework, Run general children’s errands
• Special Requirements: <35 years, No dependents, 2+ years of driving experience, experience with the age group
• Start Date and contract term: July – permanent
• Salary: R11 000 per month (Gross, before deductions) + R3 000 fuel

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 Date: 2026-07-03

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• Area: Hurlingham Manor
• Children’s Ages: 14 year old (Girl – weekly boarder) and 8 year old (Boy)
• More about son: Son attends OT & Speech therapy due to delayed speech development. He also has some concentration issues but has not been diagnosed with any special needs. Just needs more one-on-one attention.
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday 14:30 – 18:30 & Friday 13:30 – 17:30
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible
• Duties: Daughter is a weekly boarder, she just needs transport to and from extra murals during the week. Son requires collection from school, take him to any extra murals, assist and oversee homework is done and ensure bags are packed for the next day.
• Special Requirements: Female candidate.
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R10 000pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.95)

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 Date: 2026-07-31