Jobs at Au Pair Extraordinaire

• Area: Waterfront, Cape Town
• Children’s Ages: 3 year old – Girl and 2 year old - Boy
• Working hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 14:00 – 17:00
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible (family is open to expanding the hours during school holidays if candidate has more availability)
• Duties: Provide attentive care by creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports their early childhood development. Duties include transporting the children to and from extra murals and age-appropriate activities, engaging them in educational and developmentally appropriate play, and encouraging learning through storytelling, arts and crafts, music, sensory activities, and interactive play. The role also involves supporting routines such as meals, naps, and structured activities, while promoting language development, creativity, social skills, and fine motor development. Occasional babysitting and weekend assistance may be required by prior arrangement.
• Special Requirements: I would prefer the candidate to be between 21 and 26. Qualified ECD Teacher or studying towards the relevant qualification. It would be beneficial if she speaks another language other than English. She must be energetic and open to working with other people. Most importantly, she must fulfill the needs of the family and, more specifically, the children. The priority remains focused on educational training.
• Start Date and contract term: 1 June – permanent
• Salary: R10 000pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km if any driving is required within working hours (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: 2026-06-20

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• Area: Eye of Africa
• Children’s Ages: Boy – 12 years
• Child’s Neurodivergence Snapshot: ADHD and Dyslexia. He is very sweet and understanding and sometimes gets distracted when stressed out about not being able to read or spell a word
• Support Style: When he gets a little tired, he just needs to walk or do exercise. He struggles with reading (dyslexia) and he has ADHD. He is currently in OT and Speech Therapy
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:30 – 13:30
• School holiday hours: Same/similar hours (with flexibility and notified in advance). Candidate can create Holiday Programmes
• Duties: General Curriculum Support in all prescribed Subjects, English, Afrikaans, Maths, Physical Science, Zulu, CAT/IT
• Special Requirements: Male, Qualified Teacher
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R13 000 – 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: 2026-06-20

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• Area: Bellville
• Children’s Ages: 15 year old (Grade 9) – main focus & 10 year old (Grade 3) – Girls
• Working hours: Tuesday, Wednesday 13:00 – 17:00 and Friday 12:00 – 16:00
• School holiday hours: Not required (unless extra assistance is required for exams, etc.)
• Duties: Provide afternoon academic support primarily to a Grade 9 learner enrolled on the CambriLearn platform. Duties include overseeing and ensuring that all daily coursework and assignments in Mathematics, English, Science, Commerce, and History are completed, assisting with subject-related questions, and providing guidance in areas where additional academic support is required. The role also involves helping the learner stay organised, monitor progress, and ensure she is adequately prepared for tests and exams. Ad hoc academic assistance may also be required for a Grade 3 learner from time to time.
• Special Requirements: Female, English speaking, has studied/ worked on Cambridge curriculum previously (Cambrilearn platform preferably). Able to relate and help both the 15 year old and the 10 year old.
• Curriculum: Cambridge Curriculum
• Start Date and contract term: June – November 2026 (possibility of extension and renewal)
• Salary: R8000pm (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: 2026-06-21

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• Area: Riverclub
• Children’s Ages: Boy - 14 years
• Working hours: Monday and Wednesday 14:00 - 17:00, Tuesday and Thursday 14:45 – 17:00
• School holiday hours: TBC before each period
• Duties: Collect him from school and do his homework and projects with him and also drop him off at soccer practice if needed
• Special Requirements: Experience with Cambridge curriculum
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP - permanent
• Salary: 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: 2026-06-21

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• Area: Craighall
• Children’s Ages: 12 (Grade 5) and 14 years old (Grade 8)
• Child’s Neurodivergence Snapshot: 12-year-old has ADD, is energetic and sensitive, and requires remedial academic support. 14-year-old has ADHD, learning difficulties, sensory sensitivities, struggles with concentration, organisation, routine changes, and emotional regulation.
• Support Style: A calm, structured, patient, and firm approach is essential. The younger child requires hands-on guidance, while the older child needs accountability, routine consistency, and emotional regulation support. Both boys benefit from encouragement with studying and engagement in sports and physical activity.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday: 14:00 – 18:00 (with slight flexibility) 
• School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible (flexible hours if the candidate has availability)
• Duties: School collections, transport to extra murals and appointments, homework support in Maths, English, and Afrikaans, preparing school bags and equipment, managing routines and schedules, keeping the boys organised and engaged, and assisting with child-related errands. The role requires full responsibility for maintaining structure, routine consistency, and academic support, with the younger child needing patient, hands-on guidance and the older child requiring accountability and consistent monitoring.
• Special Requirements: Independent, proactive, and highly organised candidate required, able to manage routines without supervision as both parents travel frequently. Male role model preferred, ideally an ex-teacher or experienced candidate who is calm, patient, structured, tech savvy, and confident supporting children with ADD, ADHD, and high-energy behaviour. Must provide strong academic support, engage the boys in sports and physical activities, and have a valid driver’s licence with a reliable vehicle. Calm, respectful communication is essential, with no harsh discipline or shouting.
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R12 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: 2026-06-24

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• Area: Houghton
• Child’s Age: Boy – Grade 1
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 14:00 – 18:00, ad hoc weekends (to be communicated in advance. On weekends he sometimes has sports at 7am. We prefer to take him there, but if unavailable we will need help. However, on a weekend the candidate might have to work until 1pm, at most 1-2 saturdays a month. This would be for any extracurricular activities and perhaps birthday parties)
• School holiday hours: Same/similar hours (with flexibility for holiday travel)
• Duties: Fetching from school, dropping at home, assisting with homework and projects (all prescribed subjects), provide educational and developmental activities, outings and fun days, basic Zulu tutoring, coordinate with his OT and
• Special Requirements: Female, sports orientated (he is high energy, loves soccer and is a Man-U fan), someone soft and affectionate, someone academically inclined
• Start date and contract term: ASAP – permanent
• Salary: R10 000 – R15 000 per month (dependent on experience) + 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: 2026-06-24

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• Area: Roodeplaat
• Child’s Age: Girl – Grade 2
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 13:00 (school terms only)
• Duties: General Curriculum Support in all prescribed Subjects
• Special Requirements: Female, Christian, Qualified Teacher (Foundation Phase), knowledge of Cambridge Curriculum (would be ideal)
• Curriculum: Cambridge
• Start Date and contract term: June – permanent
• Salary: R15 000 – R18 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: 2026-06-25

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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/Remedial experience
• Start Date and contract term: ASAP - permanent (start date dependent on finding the right candidate)
• Salary: R10 000 – R11 500 per month (Gross, before deductions) + SARS Rates per km for Tutor Experience | R12 000 – R15 000 per month (Gross, before deductions)  + SARS Rates per km for a Qualified Experienced Remedial Teacher​​​​​​​

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: 2026-06-25