Job Vacancies at Au Pair Extraordinaire

• Area: Sandton (moving to Linksfield in January 2028)
• Children’s Ages: 22 month old – Girl and Newborn due June
• Working hours: Hours until November 2026 will be Monday – Friday 11:00 – 18:00, from November 2026 onward will be Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible
• Duties: While the mother is on maternity leave (approximately 4–6 months), duties will include school collection, preparing meals, assisting with nap time, and engaging the child in educational play and age-appropriate activities, including extra curriculars such as music class.
• Once mom returns to work, responsibilities will transition to full-day care of the newborn and toddler, including feeding, routines, developmental stimulation, outings, and general care. Additional duties include collecting from school, transporting to extracurricular activities, appointments or lessons, preparing light snacks or meals, assisting with ensuring school bags are ready for the next day, and maintaining a structured, nurturing environment for both children.
• Special Requirements: The family is seeking a long-term candidate and is not considering students. A valid driver’s license is essential. The ideal candidate should be experienced with young children and infants, dependable, flexible when needed, and able to provide consistent, high-quality care within a working household. Both parents are working full-time and this will not change. Leave over this December only won’t be possible as mom will be back at work after her maternity leave.

Salary:

• Salary until end of November 2026 (Monday – Friday 11:00 – 18:00) – R13 000 per month.
• Salary from November 2026 onward (Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00) - R16 000 per month (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: 2026-07-08

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their daughters aged 11 years old and 8 years old 
• Area: Fourways 
• Ages: daughters aged 11 years old and 8 years old
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 15h00 – 19h00
• School holiday hours: 4 hours per day, times to be discussed prior to each holiday period
• Duties: Collect from school, take to extra-murals, assist with and supervise homework – main focus on Maths and Afrikaans as the family just relocated to South Africa and the children need assistance in adjusting to the Cambridge curriculum, engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities, prepare meals/ healthy snacks for the children, occasional babysitting
• Requirements: female candidate aged 25 – 40 years old
• Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: R9000 - R9500 per month (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: 2026-07-08

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• Area: Fourways
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 14:00
• Duties: Basic admin duties, answering calls, following up with clients, greeting clients and maintaining a rapport, building relationship with owners, find out their LPG requirements, COC needs, Kitchen LPG services etc. The candidate will need to go see clients at restaurants, hotels, air bnb’s, LPG buyers, petrol stations, hardware stores etc). Full training will be provided
• Special Requirements: Female, own car and drivers licence, should reside in the Fourways area
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R8 000 per month (plus commission, fuel and phone 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: 2026-07-08

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• Area: Atholl
• Children’s Ages: Boys – 9 (Grade 3) and 12 years (Grade 6)
• Working hours:  Tuesday – Thursday 13:30 – 17:30 – Ad Hoc Monday's and Friday's may be needed but this will be arranged in advance and paid additionally (if the candidate is available)
• School holiday hours: Monday – Friday 13:30 – 17:30 (Monday and Friday afternoons as well as ad hoc mornings may be needed but this will be paid additionally and if the candidate is available)
• Duties: Collect from school, take to extra murals, run school errands and help with homework/studying (main focus on the Grade 6). During school holidays, plan excursions and keep them busy.
• Special Requirements: Male/Female, 20-30, sporty to play sports with them at home, tutor experience  
• Start Date and contract term: Mid-July/August 2026 – permanent
• Salary: R9 000 – R10 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: 2026-07-08

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• A family is looking for a Weekend Au Pair for their children
• Area: Thornton
• Children’s Ages: Boys – 5 and 10 years (Eldest is ADHD diagnosed)
• Working hours: Saturday 08:30 – 15:30
• School holiday hours: Same/similar hours
• Duties: Keep them entertained, take them on outings, engage them in educational games and activities
• Special Requirements: Female, comfortable with pets (family has a dog)
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R5 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: 2026-07-09

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their 9 year old boy (Grade 4) - mild ADHD, receiving medication. 7 year old girl (Grade 1)
• Area: Waterkloof Park 
• Ages: 9 year old boy (Grade 4) - mild ADHD, receiving medication. 7 year old girl (Grade 1)
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 13h00 – 18h00
• School holiday hours:  Full day availability preferred during school holidays, however it will seldom be 100% requirement over the full holiday period. We are happy to find a mutual beneficial agreement on this.
• Duties: Collect the children from school and transport them safely to and from extramural activities, appointments, playdates, and other scheduled engagements. Supervise the children during waiting periods and ensure they arrive punctually for all activities and commitments. Assist with homework, test and exam preparation, and encourage the development of age-appropriate study skills, organisation, and independence.
• Communicate any academic concerns to the parents. Plan and facilitate engaging holiday and after-school activities, including creative projects, baking, outdoor play, games, and other meaningful experiences that promote learning, social interaction, problem-solving, and limited screen time. Encourage positive behaviour, responsibility, independence, and assist the children in tidying up after activities and play.
• Provide general family support through errands and administrative assistance, including shopping and returns, collecting prescriptions, purchasing and wrapping gifts, scheduling appointments, and collecting or delivering items as required. Please note that the family employs a full-time housekeeper responsible for cooking, cleaning, laundry, and household maintenance.
• The Au Pair's primary focus is childcare, organisation, and educational support, with family assistance provided on a secondary basis as reasonably accommodated.
• Requirements: Female candidate with experience working with primary school-aged children. Valid South African driver's license, with a minimum of 3 years' confident driving experience and own reliable vehicle in excellent condition. Proficient in both Afrikaans and English. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Clear criminal record and contactable employment references.
• Start date: July 2026 start – permanent contract
• Salary: R10 000 - R12 000 per month (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: 2026-07-09

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their son aged 7 years old 
• Area: Kalk Bay 
• Ages: son aged 7 years old (has RYR1 syndrome - mostly wheelchair bound) 
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 13h30 - 17h30
• School holiday hours: not necessarily needed but will be confirmed prior to each holiday period 
• Duties: potentially collect from school but generally meet with him at home, attend physio sessions with him to learn the basic of what he needs to assist with exercises at home, supervising and assisting with homework, developing reading skills, ensuring he has a healthy after school snack / lunch, 
• Requirements: Dynamic, positive, intelligent 
• Start date: July 2026 start – permanent contract
• Salary: R9000 - R11 000 per month (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: 2026-07-09

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• Area: Ruimsig
• Ages: 4 year old daughter
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 14:30 - 17:30
• School holiday hours: Same hours as above
• 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.
• Requirements: Young Female, good driver, experience with the age group, outgoing. Any educational experience or qualifications a bonus.
• Start date: 20th July 2026 – permanent contract
• Salary: R8000 - R8500 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: 2026-07-09

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their Twin boys aged 8 years old and twin girls aged 10 years old
• Area: Melrose
• Ages: Twin boys aged 8 years old and twin girls aged 10 years old
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday: 14h00 – 17h00 or 15h00 – 18h00 (dependent on school schedules) + 4 hours babysitting one night per week + two Saturdays per month from 09h00 – 13h00
• School holiday hours:  similar to the above but to be confirmed prior to each holiday period
• Duties: Mom needs an extra helping hand to split the responsibility of all four children between the Au Pair and herself. Candidate will be required to collect from school, transport to and from extra murals / therapies, supervise and assist with homework as well as engage in educational education and stimulation, ensure school bags and sports bags are packed. The one 8 year old and the one 10 year old needs assistance and guidance in gaining confidence with their school work. There needs to be guidance with developing maths skills, literacy, pen holding, reading and making academics and homework fun. The family would like the candidate to engage with the children in Afrikaans to develop this language skill set
• Requirements: Afrikaans speaking
• Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: R10 000 per month (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: 2026-07-09

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• Area: Bryanston
• Child’s Age: Girl – 11 years (Stage 3)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 13:00
• School holiday hours: Not needed
• Duties: Teaching her the curriculum, helping her gain confidence in her work, going through all concepts and going over anything that she needs assistance with throughout the day, building a strong rapport, and helping to instill a system for her to build a revision routine. The ultimate goal is to support her to catch up with her age mates and reintegrate into mainstream school.
• Special Requirements: Someone warm but academically strong, who can help her catch up quickly and build confidence. Experience in homeschooling or remedial support primary school level, structured, proactive, helps her stay focused and make consistent progress, forward-thinking and will work with us to reach the goal
• Curriculum/School: Cambrilearn, Cambridge Curriculum
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – December 2026
• Salary: R15 000 per month (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: 2026-07-09

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• Area: Illovo
• Children’s Ages: 9 year old (Gr 5), 8 year old (Gr 4) and 5 year old (Gr 1) - all girls
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:30 (breaks are given throughout the year and the same set monthly income is paid year round)
• Duties: Provide structured homeschooling support across core foundation and intermediate phase curriculum, tailoring lessons to suit individual learning needs and developmental stages.
• Duties include planning and delivering daily academic lessons in subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Life Skills, as well as reinforcing concepts through practical activities, worksheets, and interactive learning.
• The tutor will support the children with reading, writing, comprehension, numeracy, and early critical thinking skills, while also encouraging independence, focus, and a positive attitude toward learning. Additional responsibilities include preparing learning materials, tracking academic progress, providing regular feedback to parents, and adapting teaching methods to ensure each child is appropriately supported and challenged within their grade level.
• Special Requirements: Female, English speaking, Christian. A qualified teacher would be a huge bonus but NOT a requirement.
• Curriculum: TBC
• Start Date and contract term: 1 July – permanent  
• Salary: R9000 - R13 000pm - 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: 2026-07-11