Job Openings at Au Pair Extraordinaire

• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their sons aged 9 years and 7 years old 
• Area: Noordhoek & Fish Hoek
• Ages: sons aged 9 years and 7 years old 
• Working hours: Monday: 13h45 - 17h00, Tuesday: 15h30 - 17h00, Wednesday: 13h30 - 17h00, Thursday: 13h30 - 17h30, Friday: 13h15 - 17h00 
• School holiday hours: Mostly the same as during school time
• Duties: Collect from school, transporting to and from extra murals, assist with and supervise homework, engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities, prepare meals for the children, occasional Babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement), the children are active kids and need someone who is keen and willing to engage in active play.
• Requirements: 25 years old plus, responsible and trustworthy, has experience looking after boys, is enthusiastic and willing to engage in active play. Any early childhood development qualifications is a bonus but not a deal breaker. They must have their own car that is in good running condition with a full service history and with a fair amount of driving experience.
• 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.

Closes: 2025-12-31

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• A family is looking for an AFRIKAANS AU PAIR for their sons in Grade 1 and Grade 3 
• Area: Midstream
• Ages: sons in Grade 1 and Grade 3 
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 13h00 – 17h30
• School holiday hours: Part of the holiday, but this will be arranged.
• Duties: Collect from school, take to extra-murals, assist with and supervise homework, engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities, prepare meals for the children, occasional Babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement)
• Requirements: Female, Speaks Afrikaans and has First Aid training. More than one year of experience as an Au Pair.
• Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: R11 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.

Closes: 2025-11-30

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their children aged 11 years old and 5 years old 
• Area: Hurlingham 
• Ages: 11 years old and 5 years old 
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 15h00 - 19h00
• Additional hours: Occasional Saturday mornings will be needed but will be confirmed prior to the need and compensated for additionally 
• School holiday hours: Three days per week, times and need to be confirmed prior
• Duties: Collect from school, transport to extra murals, homework assistance, educational stimulation and assisting with anything childcare related
• Salary: R9000 per month (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.

Closes: 2025-11-30

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• Children’s Ages: 8 year old (Grade 2) and 5 year old (Sensory and ADHD) - Girls
• Child’s Neurodivergence Snapshot: 5 year old - we are not sure yet if she might be on the autism spectrum or type of ADHD or trauma of divorce. As it is very difficult to see. She does get angry quickly and is sensitive to some textures. We do try to keep by a routine that helps a lot.
• Support Style: 5 year old - She is currently seeing a Neurologist, Psychologist and OT. So, we do have a lot of support but we do not have a definite diagnosis. She is doing much better. She definitely does struggle on transition days between the two homes. We limited transitions to 2:2:5:5. Which is more age appropriate and she is coping much better. We had all types of psychologists input.
• Working hours: Every Monday, Tuesday and every 2nd Friday 12:00 – 17:00
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible (Mom may require more hours during the school holidays, if the candidate does have availability, they will be paid overtime as per their hourly rate)
• Duties: Collect from school, Assist with and supervise homework, Engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities with child, Run ad hoc errands for the home, prepare snacks and meals, and ensure bags are packed for the next day.
• Special Requirements: Afrikaans or Bilingual, past special needs experience working with ADHD or sensory sensitive children. Firm and mature personality.  
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R9000pm (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.

Closes: 2025-11-30

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR / TUTOR for their daughter in Grade 4 and son in Grade 10
• Area: Northview Country Estate
• Working hours: Monday - Friday: 06h30 - 07h30 as well as Monday - Thursday: 16h30 - 18h00, Friday: 15h30 - 18h00 and Saturday: 07h30 - 11h00
• School holiday hours: adhoc requirement and times / days will be indicated prior to the need and dependent on the families travel plans
• Duties: Dropping the children at school, collecting from school in the afternoons, main focus will be on the Grade 10 for tutoring and academic support in English, Afrikaans, Maths Core, Physics, Biology, Geography.
• Candidate will need to ensure that work has been completed, concepts have been grasped and ensure there was an understanding of the work that was done in the day. Assisting with any homework, test prep, projects and tutoring to ensure the children are on top of their work as well as transporting to and from extra murals.
• The eldest needs alot of guidance and help in study skills, study schedules and maintaining a steady study streak. Ensure the children eat healthy snacks and meals in the afternoons, ensure they pack their dishes into the dishwasher and clean up after themselves. 
• Requirements: Mature, female candidate with tutoring experience would be ideal
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: R12 000 per month (gross before deductions) plus petrol (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.

Closes: 2025-11-30

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their daughter aged 7 years old and son aged 2 years old (epilepsy and medicated)
• Area: Eldoraigne
• Ages: daughter aged 7 years old and son aged 2 years old (epilepsy and medicated)
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 12h00 - 19h00 
• School holiday hours: kids will mostly be at after-care holiday programme. Will be needed when kids and mom go on holidays to Kruger or Capetown etc.
• Additional hours: Weekend availability as per kid's schedule (kids are with their father every second weekend, so guaranteed time they will not be needed. Usually a couple of hours some Saturdays that Hockey matches are happening. Flexibility for evening babysitting, offering a per hour rate for evening baby-sitting when required.
• Duties: Collecting children from school on time and prepared every day. Homework completed and checked daily. No missed pick-ups or drop-offs. All school/event notices communicated the week of and on the day.
• Healthy meals prepared as per family guidelines (allergies and lactose sensitivities). No incidents due to negligence. Weekly feedback to parents on children’s progress and needs.
• No missed extracurricular commitments without prior communication. Meals and snacks prepared ahead of time when possible. Supervise and assist with homework (ensure completion and accuracy).
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children. Keep children’s rooms, play areas, and school bags tidy and organised - supervise that daily domestic worker has done so, jump in to help when needed for re-organising, so able to delegate this and manage this.
• Plan and run engaging activities (educational, creative, outdoors). Manage after-school schedules (sports, play dates, appointments). Monitor children’s well being and behaviour.
• Teach discipline and good manners. Attending children's events within working hours & providing transport for children. Attending events outside working hours & providing transport for children on Saturdays.
• Make sure uniforms and clothing are ready and clean - again, working in tandem with daily domestic workers. Supervising bath time. Supervising screentime. Coordinating with other household staff - domestic workers, night nannies, and a driver for when Au Pair is unavailable. Forms and school correspondence submissions.
• Requirements: Previous au pair/childcare experience (minimum years: 2). Patient and nurturing. Energetic and engaging. Organised and proactive. Punctual and reliable.
• Calm under pressure. Resilient to feedback and adaptable to changes in family routine. Clear and professional communicator with parents and school staff. Willing to travel with family during school holiday.
• Non-smoker. Respects household rules and routines. Prepared to work in a home with CCTV/security systems. Willing to sign a safe driving policy (if using company/family vehicle). Working with child with epilepsy - we will provide training and pay for First Aid qualification and training if needed
• Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: R11 000 per month (gross, before deductions), manual Ford Figo provided for childcare duties + overtime.
• 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.

Closes: 2025-11-30

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• A lovely family is looking for an AU PAIR for their 3 year old
• Area: Mulbarton – JHB South
• Ages: 3 years
• Working hours: Mon – Fri: 13h00 – 17h00
• School holiday hours: same as above
• Duties: Collect from school, take to extra-murals, 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.
• Someone experienced with toddlers and child stimulation. Creative and energetic. Able to engage in activities like sports and crafts.
• Requirements: Female, age 26–30, someone kind, patient, and warm personality. Confident in handling strong personalities. Child-related studies preferred
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R9500 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.

Closes: 2025-11-30

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their daughter aged 7 years old and son aged 2 years old (epilepsy and medicated)
• Area: Eldoraigne
• Ages: daughter aged 7 years old and son aged 2 years old (epilepsy and medicated)
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 12h00 - 19h00 
• School holiday hours: kids will mostly be at after-care holiday programme. Will be needed when kids and mom go on holidays to Kruger or Capetown etc.
• Additional hours: Weekend availability as per kid's schedule (kids are with their father every second weekend, so guaranteed time they will not be needed. Usually a couple of hours some Saturdays that Hockey matches are happening. Flexibility for evening babysitting, offering a per hour rate for evening baby-sitting when required.
• Duties: Collecting children from school on time and prepared every day. Homework completed and checked daily. No missed pick-ups or drop-offs. All school/event notices communicated the week of and on the day.
• Healthy meals prepared as per family guidelines (allergies and lactose sensitivities). No incidents due to negligence. Weekly feedback to parents on children’s progress and needs. No missed extracurricular commitments without prior communication. Meals and snacks prepared ahead of time when possible.
• Supervise and assist with homework (ensure completion and accuracy). Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children. Keep children’s rooms, play areas, and school bags tidy and organised - supervise that daily domestic worker has done so, jump in to help when needed for re-organising, so able to delegate this and manage this. Plan and run engaging activities (educational, creative, outdoors). Manage after-school schedules (sports, play dates, appointments). Monitor children’s well being and behaviour.
• Teach discipline and good manners. Attending children's events within working hours & providing transport for children. Attending events outside working hours & providing transport for children on Saturdays. Make sure uniforms and clothing are ready and clean - again, working in tandem with daily domestic workers.
• Supervising bath time. Supervising screentime. Coordinating with other household staff - domestic workers, night nannies, and a driver for when Au Pair is unavailable. Forms and school correspondence submissions.
• Requirements: Previous au pair/childcare experience (minimum years: 2). Patient and nurturing. Energetic and engaging. Organised and proactive. Punctual and reliable.
• Calm under pressure. Resilient to feedback and adaptable to changes in family routine. Clear and professional communicator with parents and school staff. Willing to travel with family during school holiday. Non-smoker. Respects household rules and routines. Prepared to work in a home with CCTV/security systems. Willing to sign a safe driving policy (if using company/family vehicle). Working with child with epilepsy - we will provide training and pay for First Aid qualification and training if needed
• Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: R11 000 per month (gross, before deductions), manual Ford Figo provided for childcare duties + overtime.

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.

Closes: 2025-11-30

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their 2 children
• Area: Waterfall Estate
• Children’s Ages: 2 girls ages 12 and 14 (Grade 7 & 8)
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 14:00 – 18:00
• School holiday hours: Same as above / slightly flexible
• Duties: Eldest daughter is dyslexic; however, she is being supported with and an amazing team at her school. We are looking for someone that can help with lifting from school & extra murals + has a strong skill in tutoring both my girls to help them with study skills, how to plan their daily homework & studying schedule and then just provide support when doing the homework.
• Special Requirements: Female, warm, nurturing but firm. Someone who is patient and can assist a child with learning challenges and take the time to find the right style and methods that work for each child.
• Start Date and contract term: January / February 2026 – permanent
• Salary: 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.

Closes: - 2026-01-31

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• A family is looking for a TEMP AU PAIR for their daughters aged 6 years old and 3 years old 
• Area: Vredehoek 
• Ages: daughters aged 6 years old and 3 years old 
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 07h00 – 16h00
• Duties: Dropping the girls off at school, collecting from school in the afternoons, engaging in educational and creative stimulation and play, age appropriate engagement, transporting to and from extra murals, assisting with household errands, shopping, management of supplies that the kids may need, organising and supervising play dates, assisting with anything childcare related, general care.
• The eldest is highly intelligent and does push boundaries needing someone that is gentle but firm to manage her.
• Requirements: female aged 28 – 38 years old, energetic
• Start date: 10th January start - permanent contract 
• Salary: R16 000 - R18 000 per month (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.

Closes: - 2026-01-31

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• A family is looking for an AFRIKAANS AU PAIR for their 2 children
• Area: Pierre van Ryneveld, Centurion
• Children’s Ages: 8 year old Boy (Grade 3) and 13 year old Girl (Grade 8)
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 13:30 – 18:30                 
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible
• 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, prepare meals for your children, occasional babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement)
• Special Requirements: Age 20–25, Afrikaans Speaking female who can take initiative and ownership of the children’s arrangements on my behalf. Someone mature, reliable, and dependable - not the type to cancel or let the family down at the last minute.
• She must also be able to be patient, as we do struggle with homework and concentration with my 8 year old son (no formal diagnosed neurodiverse needs). Someone with tutoring experience would be beneficial.
• Start Date and contract term: 12 January – permanent
• Salary: R10 500pm (Gross, before deductions) + petrol card provided for travel done within working hours (not to get to work and back).

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.

Closes: - 2025-12-10

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their 2 children
• Area: Bryanston
• Children’s Ages: Daughter is going into Grade 2 and Son is going into Grade 3 (Remedial Needs: He does wear hearing aids (Has lost 10% hearing in each ear) and is on the ADD spectrum – not hyperactive, just struggles with concentration and struggles to maintain focus, grasping concepts is a struggle, patience required) 
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 13:00 – 17:00
• School holiday hours: Same as above/ flexible.
• Duties: Collect from school, take them to extra murals, prepare snacks and meals, assist with homework and play with them in the afternoons :)
• Special Requirements: Special Needs experience. Warm, patient, happy to sit with my son and explain things to him until he understands the work.
• Start Date and contract term: January – permanent 
• Salary: R18 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.

Closes: - 2025-12-10

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their child aged 10 years old and twins aged 7 years old
• Area: Dainfern
• Ages: child aged 10 years old and twins aged 7 years old
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 12h00 – 18h00 (with flexibility during school hours if no errands/admin are required)
• School holiday hours: Monday – Friday: 07h00 – 13h00 (may vary depending on holiday activities, flexible with these days)
• Duties:  Afternoon pick-ups from school, transporting children to and from extramural activities, attending school events during the day when parents are unavailable, assisting with homework and school projects, preparing supper for the children, running errands such as grocery shopping, supporting with administrative tasks related to business during free hours (e.g., coordinating viewings, responding to tenant queries, basic admin).
• Requirements: Female candidate preferred. Young, energetic, and enthusiastic personality who can keep up with three active children. Prior experience working with children. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask. Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently. Comfortable with running errands and handling light admin tasks.
• Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: R13 000 per month (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.

Closes: - 2025-12-31