Hot Jobs at Au Pair Extraordinaire

• Area: Tokai
• Child’s Age: 22 year old – Boy  
• Child’s Neurodivergence Snapshot: Mild ASD – struggles socially, he doesn’t understand the rules of society. He needs to be managed and guided.
• Support Style: We would like to get him back into therapy. He is on medication to help his ASD. 
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00 (Candidate to remain available within these working hours, schedule will be discussed with prior notice but some days, a full day may not be required)
• Duties: Assist in finding him a school, accompanying him to school and courses he attends, taking him to any appointments, ensure he takes all his medication, driving him around, taking care of him and providing support where needed, taking him to any therapies, providing routine, structure, etc. Ad hoc household errands, travel with the family both locally and internationally.
• Special Requirements: Female, Fluent in English, valid driver’s license. Demonstrated experience with ASD (young adult), comfortable collaborating with therapists/teachers.
• Start Date and contract term: Mid-February – permanent
• Salary: R16 000 - R20 000pm - Depending on skills, qualifications and experience (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.76)

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: 2026-02-13

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• Area: Blue Valley Golf Estate, Midrand
• Ages: 3 year old son, there is a 8 month old baby as well (3 year old is au pairs focus)
• Working hours: Mon – Fri: 12:30 - 17:30
• 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, Occasional Babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement)
• Requirements: Age 22 – 35 years old. Ideal if they are fluent in Zulu and English. Energetic , Kind, Patient, Creative, Trustworthy, Good references. Diplomas and degrees will entwine preference
• Start date: 01 February 2026 - Permanent role
• Salary: R10500 - R11000 per month (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 Date: 2026-02-13

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• Area: Barbeque Downs / back to Waterfall in April 2026
• Children’s Ages: Grade 7 and Grade 10
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday: 13:30 - 18:00 and Friday: 12:30 - 17:00
• School Holiday Hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible 
• Duties: Collect from school, take to extra murals, oversee homework is done, facilitate fun activities.
• Special Requirements: female, bubbly/fun but can also be firm and hold boundaries.
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP - permanent
• Salary: R10 000 - R11 000pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.76)

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: 2026-02-13

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• Area: Northcliff
• Ages: 9 month old baby
• Working hours: Mon -  Fri 06:00 - 18:00 and one Saturday per month 08:00 - 16:00:
• Duties: Full care of the baby, changing, feeding, putting down for naps, educate, play, stimulate, prepare meals, bath the baby, ensure the baby meets age appropriate milestones. Clean babies bottles and dishes, and keep childs rooms and play areas clean.
• Requirements: 30 and older, ECD experience or qualification. Experience with the age group
• Start date: 01 March 2026 - Permanent role
• Salary: R10500 - R12000 per month (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 Date: 2026-02-14

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• Area: Bedfordview
• Children’s Ages: 9 year old Twins and 5 year old – Boys
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 13:00 – 17:30
• School holiday hours: Same as above or ideally full day if the candidate can assist with more hours (will be paid additionally as per their hourly rate)
• Duties: Collect children from school, Monday to Friday, make a healthy snack or lunch and pack lunch boxes for school, prepare supper for the children, and supervise and ensure bags are packed for the following day, including extra murals.
• Ensure school clothes are ready and laid out for the following day as per school requirements, assist with anything childcare related, and ensure toys are neat and tidy after free play daily by tidying up with the boys and teaching responsibility.
• Coach manners and know how to maintain the manners, provide educational and age appropriate stimulation, and keep them busy with fun and educational activities in the afternoons.
• Assist the twins with homework in the afternoon and prepare them for tests and speeches, form a healthy and supportive companionship with the children where the children are the priority, and create, manage, supervise, and plan holiday activities.
• Maintain proactive communication with parents, keep the boys stimulated as they are very active and love playing outside, and ensure no screen or TV time during the week.
• Communicate on their level, be understanding and patient, teach independence, be creative with activities, apply discipline in a non abusive manner, listen to the children and explain the difference between right and wrong, be an organized person, love cooking and baking, use petty cash to purchase school supplies and any other items the children require, assist with babysitting and weekend work by prior arrangement, accompany the children on outings, and assist with ad hoc errands.
• Special Requirements: Afrikaans speaking candidate (Home Language), Female, Non-Smoker, 20 – 27 years old ideally. Advantage is someone studying toward their teaching degree, but not a requirement.  
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R10 000 - R10 500pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.76)

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: 2026-02-14