Job Vacancies at Au Pair Extraordinaire

• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their daughter in Grade 8
• Area: Bryanston 
• Ages: daughter in Grade 8
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 08h30 and 13h30 – 18h00
• Duties: Dropping at school in the mornings and collecting in the afternoons, general care and supervision, assisting with anything child care related, making sure bags are packed for the following  day, homework and project supervision
• Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: 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: 2026-07-25

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their children aged 14 years old, 12 years old and 10 years old
• Area: Northcliff 
• Ages: children aged 14 years old, 12 years old and 10 years old
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 3 hours per day, generally from 14h00 - 17h00 but is extra mural dependent 
• School holiday hours: no childcare duties required if the family are travelling but you will be required to stop in at the home twice a day to feed the dog and cat 
• Duties: Collect from school, transport to and from extra murals, homework and project supervision and assistance, assist with developing and implementing study skills, ensure the children have a healthy snack after school, bags are packed for the following day, general care of the children. Exam periods will require earlier collection times . Family will require the candidate to stop in at the home twice a day to feed the dog and cat whenever they are away / travelling. Mom and dad live separately but in the same street.
• Requirements: Academically strong on Mathematics and Afrikaans, Physics would be beneficial. Female candidate 
• Start date: End July 2026 start – permanent contract
• Salary: R8000 - 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: 2026-07-25

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• A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their daughter aged 5 years old 
• Area: Lonehill 
• Ages: daughter aged 5 years old 
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 15h30 - 17h30 
• School holiday hours: similar to the above 
• Duties: Collect from school, transport home, assist with general care and supervision, educational stimulation and arts and crafts within the holidays
• Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract
• Salary: R6500 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.

Closing Date: 2026-07-29

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• Area: Parkhurst
• Ages: 6 year old daughter in Grade 1
• Working hours: Monday – Friday: 12:00 - 7:00
• School holiday hours: Same hours as above
• Duties: Collect from school, arranging daily schedule, take to extra-murals and playdates, assist with and supervise homework, assist with kumon, preparing lunch and snacks, assist with buying/collecting items required for school or extra murals, engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities with child. Occasional Babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement and paid additionally). The first 45min-1hour needs to be reserved for home admin e.g. groceries, taking my elderly father to appointments or taking items to the dry cleaner etc.
• Requirements: Aged 23 years and older, Experience with the age group. Someone who can be playful and kind but also firm when needed. Experience with Kumon would be a bonus.
• Start date: ASAP Start Date – permanent contract
• Salary: R10500 - 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: 2026-07-30

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• 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 large 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: 2026-07-30

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• 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: 2026-08-31

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• Area: Constantia
• Children’s Ages: Boy – 1 years, Girl – 5 years (Stage 4)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00, Adhoc weekends needed (this will be paid additionally and per hour)
• School holiday hours: Same/similar hours
• Duties: Collect from school, run general family errands, grocery shopping on your behalf, engaging in intellectually stimulating play & activities with child, bathing the children, prepare meals for the children, occasional babysitting and weekend work (by prior arrangement), travel with the family, sit with the 5 year old and do crafts, educational activities, keep her engaged in the afternoons when she comes home from school. Keep the little one active and engaged in the mornings
• Special Requirements: Energetic, loves to play with the kids, very upbeat, focused, can think for themselves, be friends with them but still the Au Pair. 23+, experience with the age groups
• Start Date and contract term: June – permanent
• Salary: R15 000 – R16 000 per month (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (there is also a family car to use)

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: 2026-07-30

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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 and fluent in Afrikaans (must be able to teach both languages), female, 30+ preferred, Qualified teacher, previous homeschool experience, emotionally mature, adaptable, warm but structured, highly organised, able to work independently, passionate about education, comfortable working in a non-social environment, long-term commitment (minimum 2 years, non-negotiable).
• School: Homeschool
• Curriculum: TBD with suitable candidates
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R18 000 - R20 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: 2026-07-30

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• Area: Bedfordview
• Children’s Ages: Boy – Grade 2
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 14:00 - 17:00
• School holiday hours: Same/similar to above
• Duties: Collect from school, assist with homework and projects, tutor in all prescribed subjects, tutor in all prescribed subjects. Child is moving to South Africa from China, and his English is not that great, so he is still learning and will need someone to guide him along this process and teach him what he needs to know
• Special Requirements: Female, experience with the age group, able to commit long term to the family, someone who is studying any tertiary degree
• Curriculum: IEB
• Start Date and contract term: September – 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: 2026-07-30

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• Area: Bryanston
• Child’s Age: Girl – 11 years (Stage 3)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 13:00
• 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: 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, Qualified Teacher is preferred
• 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: 2026-07-30

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• Area: Forest Town
• Children’s Ages: Boy - 11 years, Girl – 13 years
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 14:00 – 17:30
• School holiday hours: Same/similar hours
• Duties: Fetch from school, take to extra murals, supervision of homework, assistance with projects and test preparation, occasional preparation of meals, occasional babysitting (paid additionally)
• Special Requirements: Male/female, experience with the age groups, ability to be flexible, mature and easy going, ability to cook is an added bonus
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R8 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: 2026-07-30

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• Area: Parkmore
• Children’s Ages: Boys - Grade 4 and Grade 8
• Child's Snapshot: Grade 4 - he is dyslexic and requires significant assistance with his homework and exam preparation
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 14:00/15:00 – 18:00 (Family highly flexible on start and end times for the right candidate)
• School holiday hours: same/similar hours
• Duties: Fetching kids from school, Take to extra murals and playdates and similar, assist with homework/ school projects/ study and test preparation. Be proactive with the school activities, like themes, what to wear for special days, what to take for the theme table, etc. Pack school bags.
• Special Requirements: Afrikaans, Female, Tutor/Teaching experience
• Start Date and contract term: July - permanent (start date dependent on finding the right candidate)
• Salary: R10 000 – R15 000 per month (Gross, before deductions) + SARS Rates per km | Dependent on 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.

Closing Date: 2026-07-30