Start: 15 January 2027
Days: Monday–Friday
Hours: 8am–2.30pm
Student: Girl and Boy of 17yrs | Grade 12 | Individualised Educational Support.
Curriculum: CAPS-aligned online learning programme, working towards an endorsed matric
Subjects: Mathematical Literacy, English, Life Orientation, Tourism & Hospitality.
Salary: R16,500–R18,000 per month, plus petrol at R4.60/km when using your own car for family-related duties.
Job Ref: AP@H261007

Specific Requirements for this Position

• Suitably educated, academically capable and experienced in teaching or tutoring high school learners.

• A sound understanding of the Grade 12 curriculum, particularly Mathematical Literacy, English, Life Orientation, Tourism and Hospitality.

• Experience working with learners with additional educational support needs, neurodivergence or developmental differences would be a strong advantage.

• Patient, compassionate, encouraging and genuinely passionate about individualised education.

• Able to adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, processing abilities and developmental needs.

• Confident supporting a learner with developmental dyspraxia, attention difficulties (ADD) and auditory processing challenges.

• Technologically confident and capable of managing an online educational platform.

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage lesson schedules, assignments, projects, assessments and submission deadlines.

• Able to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the online school and parents.

• Reliable, consistent and able to establish a warm, trusting and supportive relationship with the student.

About the Family & Role

Our Oranjezicht/ City Bowl family clients are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and academically capable home-school teacher to provide individualised educational support to their 17-year-old daughter, who will be completing Grade 12 through an online learning program. There is another family with their 17yr old son who is also following the same program, and they have worked together for the last 2 years. They are following the same path with the Oranjezicht family.

They are working towards an endorsed matric, following a CAPS-aligned curriculum that includes Mathematical Literacy, English, Life Orientation, Tourism and Hospitality.

All educational content, learning materials and the syllabus are provided through the online schooling platform. The teacher or tutor will therefore not be expected to develop a curriculum from scratch, but will need to confidently teach, explain and guide the student through the various subjects, lessons, assignments and assessments.

An important aspect of this position is the ability to manage the online educational platform effectively. This includes ensuring that lessons and assessments are completed on schedule, work is correctly submitted and uploaded, and ongoing communication with the online school is maintained.

The female student has developmental dyspraxia, ADD and auditory processing difficulties, which can affect aspects of her learning, concentration and information processing. She has also experienced some speech delays, although her communication has improved significantly as she has grown.

While she is 17 years old, some aspects of her social and developmental presentation are more typical of a younger teenager. She is described as a kind, gentle and sociable young person who enjoys interacting with others and does not present with behavioural challenges.

The family is looking for someone who will recognise and respect her individuality, understand her learning needs and create an encouraging, patient and supportive educational environment.

The ideal candidate will be able to balance academic expectations with flexibility, understanding when to adapt the pace of learning, revisit concepts or provide additional guidance.

This is a particularly rewarding opportunity for an educator who enjoys one-on-one type teaching and has a genuine interest in helping young people with individualised learning needs develop their confidence, independence and academic abilities.

The students attend a small, informal learning environment in the City Bowl area, with the other learner.

The successful candidate will collect them from the 17yr olds girls home each morning and accompany them to this learning space, where they will follow a structured school-day routine incorporating lessons, assignments, breaks and other educational activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect the students as above each morning and transport them to the designated learning venue.

• Provide individualised, face-to-face teaching and tutoring across their Grade 12 subjects.

• Work through the supplied CAPS-aligned curriculum, lesson content and educational materials.

• Explain concepts clearly and adapt teaching methods to accommodate her individual learning and processing needs.

• Support the completion of assignments, projects, assessments and other academic requirements.

• Establish and maintain a structured daily school routine, including appropriate lesson periods and breaks.

• Manage the online learning platform, ensuring that all required work is completed, submitted and uploaded accurately and on time.

• Monitor academic progress and keep track of deadlines, outstanding tasks and upcoming assessments.

• Maintain regular communication with the online school regarding academic expectations, submissions and progress.

• Liaise with the parents regarding the student's learning, development, achievements and areas requiring additional support.

• Encourage confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

• Provide a calm, compassionate and consistent educational environment that respects the student's individual abilities and developmental needs.

Interested?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting the Job Ref: AP@H261007

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here

Start: October/November 2026
Days: Mainly Monday–Thursday, with occasional Fridays and Saturday mornings.
Hours: Approx. 2.15pm–5.30/6pm, within a flexible 20-hour working week.
Additional Hours: Occasional Saturday morning sports lifts, with the possibility of overnight or weekend childcare and pet sitting by prior arrangement.
Children: Two girls, aged 11 and 13 | Grades 5 and 8.
Salary: R10,400 per month, plus petrol at R4.60/km when using your own car for family-related duties.
Job Ref: AP@H261015

Specific Requirements for this Position

• Educated, academically capable, energetic and reliable.

• Excellent driving record with at least two years of driving experience.

• Confident driving between Tokai and Noordhoek and transporting children to school and sporting activities.

• Previous au pair experience would be an advantage.

• Tutoring experience and the ability to assist with Grade 5 and Grade 8 schoolwork would be a strong advantage.

• Organised, responsible and able to encourage independence and good study habits.

• Warm, approachable and confident engaging with preteens and teenagers.

• Able to balance homework support, daily routines and the children's need for some downtime after school.

• Flexible and willing to assist with occasional Friday afternoons and Saturday morning sports commitments.

• Comfortable assisting with some household administration, family errands and occasional pet-related responsibilities.

• Potentially available for occasional overnight or weekend childcare and house/pet sitting by prior arrangement, with additional remuneration.

About the Family & Role

Our Noordhoek family clients are looking for an educated, responsible and energetic au pair to support their two daughters, aged 11 and 13, who attend school in the Tokai area.

The family is seeking someone who can confidently manage the girls' afternoon routines, including school collections, transport to extra-mural activities and academic support where needed.

As the girls are in Grades 5 and 8, the parents would particularly value an au pair who is academically capable and able to assist with homework, school projects and the development of good organisational and study habits.

The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys working with older children and teenagers, understands their growing need for independence and can offer a balance of guidance, encouragement and age-appropriate companionship.

The family would also appreciate someone who is happy to assist with occasional household administration and practical family errands, including grocery collections and some pet-related responsibilities.

An important aspect of this position is flexibility. The regular working days will mainly be Monday to Thursday, from approximately 2.15pm until 5.30/6pm, within a flexible 20-hour week. Some Friday afternoons and occasional Saturday mornings will also be required, particularly to assist with transport to sporting commitments.

There may also be opportunities for occasional overnight or weekend childcare, house sitting or pet sitting when the parents are away. These would be discussed and arranged in advance, with additional remuneration, and are anticipated to occur approximately four times a year.

The family is looking for someone dependable, adaptable and happy to become a trusted part of their busy family routine.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect both girls from their school in Tokai and transport them home to Noordhoek.

• Take the girls to extra-mural activities and sporting commitments as required.

• Prepare or provide an afternoon snack and allow the girls some time to relax after school.

• Assist with Grade 5 and Grade 8 homework, school projects and academic preparation where needed.

• Encourage good study habits, time management and increasing independence.

• Help the girls stay organised and on top of their school and extra-mural schedules.

• Ensure school bags, sports equipment and other necessities are prepared for the following day.

• Assist with occasional grocery shopping and other practical family errands.

• Help with some pet-related responsibilities, including occasional dog walking or veterinary/grooming collections and drop-offs.

• Provide occasional Friday afternoon support and Saturday morning transport to sporting events.

• Be available for occasional overnight or weekend childcare, house sitting or pet sitting by prior arrangement, with additional remuneration.

Interested?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting the Job Ref: AP@H261015

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here

Start: January 2027
Days: Monday–Friday, with additional babysitting and occasional weekend stayovers.
Hours: 12pm–6pm during school terms.
School Holidays: 8am–5pm
Flexibility: A flexible 40-hour working week, incorporating additional hours, babysitting approximately 2–3 times a month and occasional weekend stayovers when the parents are away.
Children: Two girls, aged 6 and 2
Salary: R21,000–R23,500 per month, plus petrol at R4.60/km when using your own car for family-related duties.
Job Ref: AP@H261014

Specific Requirements for this Position

• A teaching degree or diploma is essential.

• Educated, warm, reliable and responsible.

• Energetic, creative and enthusiastic about working with young children.

• Confident in providing age-appropriate educational stimulation and learning opportunities.

• Enjoys planning engaging activities, creative play and educational themes.

• Organised and proactive in managing children's routines and daily schedules.

• Experienced and comfortable caring for both preschool and early primary school-aged children.

•   Able to provide structure, consistency and emotional support.

• Flexible and willing to accommodate additional hours, occasional evening babysitting and weekend stayovers.

• Comfortable taking initiative and managing the children's needs independently.

About the Family & Role

Our Meadowridge family clients are looking for a suitably qualified, educated and enthusiastic au pair to care for their two young daughters, aged 6 and 2.

Both girls attend the same school in the mornings, and the family is looking for someone who will take over their care in the afternoons, providing a warm, stimulating and well-structured environment until the parents return home.

A teaching qualification is an essential requirement for this position, as the parents would particularly value someone who understands early childhood development and enjoys actively engaging children through creative play, educational activities and age-appropriate learning experiences.

The family would love an au pair who takes initiative in planning the children's afternoons rather than simply supervising them. This could include preparing activities around weekly themes, encouraging imaginative play, supporting early learning and providing meaningful stimulation, particularly for the younger child.

The older daughter will also need some assistance with homework and school-related activities.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is energetic and nurturing, but also organised and confident in managing the practical routines of a busy family with two young children.

An important aspect of this position is flexibility. Although the regular school-term hours are 12pm–6pm, the family is offering a flexible 40-hour working week to accommodate additional childcare requirements. This will include babysitting approximately two to three times a month, usually on a Friday or Saturday evening, as well as occasional weekend stayovers when the parents travel without the children.

During school holidays, the working hours will generally be 8am–5pm.

The family is therefore looking for someone who is comfortable with this flexibility and would enjoy becoming a trusted and dependable part of their children's daily lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect both children from their school.

• Prepare and serve lunch for the children.

• Plan and engage in stimulating, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.

• Introduce creative and educational themes, particularly for the younger child.

• Encourage imaginative play, learning and development through meaningful interaction.

• Assist the older daughter with homework and school-related activities.

• Transport the children to their extra-mural activities.

• Prepare snacks and refreshments for the children throughout the afternoon.

• Prepare and serve the children's dinner.

• Assist with bath time and the early evening routine before handing over to Mom or Dad.

• Prepare school bags, extra-mural equipment and other necessities for the following day.

• Keep the children's bedrooms, play areas and belongings clean, tidy and organised.

• Assist with evening babysitting approximately 2–3 times a month, usually on a Friday or Saturday.

•   Be available for occasional weekend stayovers when the parents are away, by prior arrangement.

• Accommodate the family's flexible working-hour requirements within the agreed employment arrangements.

Interested?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting the Job Ref: AP@H261014

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here

Start: 1 December 2026
Days: 5½ days per week which are flexi depending on where the family are - Cape Town/Stellenbosch or travelling locally or overseas
Hours: 8:00am – 6pm, (often off at 5pm though)
Time Off: When based in Cape Town or Stellenbosch, approximately 36 continuous hours off per week, which may fall on a weekday rather than a weekend.
Travel: Extensive local and international travel required, sometimes at short notice.
Child: Boy, 20 months
Accommodation: Live-out in Cape Town. Private accommodation provided in Stellenbosch and when the au pair is travelling with the family.
Car: A vehicle is provided for work use.
Salary: R23,500 to R25,500                                                       

Job Ref: AP@H261013

Specific requirements for this position

This is a very particular role and would suit an experienced au pair who genuinely enjoys travel, variety, young children and a highly flexible lifestyle.

The successful candidate must:

• Have strong previous au pair experience with excellent, contactable references.

• Be energetic and physically able to keep up with a very active toddler.

• Be comfortable travelling frequently, both locally and internationally.

• Be available for occasional short notice travel and extended periods away from Cape Town.

• Have personal commitments that will allow for this level of travel flexibility.

• Hold a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.

• Have a valid driver's licence and be a confident, experienced and safety-conscious driver.

• Be comfortable travelling in small aircraft and helicopters.

• Be confident around farms, wildlife environments and safari travel.

• Be able to prepare healthy meals and snacks for a young child.

• Be first aid trained, or willing to obtain appropriate first-aid training.

• Be exceptionally safety-conscious, particularly around water, vehicles, animals and outdoor environments.

About the Family & Role

Our Constantia family clients are looking for an experienced, energetic and highly adaptable au pair for their very happy, sociable and busy 19-month-old son.

He loves being outdoors, exploring his surroundings and being active, so the family is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with a young child while also allowing him the space to explore, play independently and develop confidence.

This is not a conventional Monday-to-Friday au pair position.

The family travels extensively and divides much of their time between Cape Town, Stellenbosch and destinations throughout South Africa and abroad. Their travel may include safari destinations elsewhere in Africa, the Garden Route, Eastern Cape, Europe and the United Kingdom.

The au pair will travel with the family and become an important part of maintaining consistency, routine and security for the child wherever they happen to be.

At times, the parents also travel without their child and may require the au pair to remain with him at home. These periods would generally not exceed approximately nine nights.

The family is looking for someone who will embrace this lifestyle rather than simply tolerate the travelling aspect of the position.

The Ideal Candidate

The family would particularly value someone who is:

• Honest, genuine and trustworthy.

• Warm, caring and intuitive.

• Fun, energetic and enthusiastic.

• Flexible and highly adaptable.

• Calm under pressure.

• Reliable and committed.

• Patient and kind.

• Organised and proactive.

• An excellent communicator.

• Safety-conscious and observant.

• Comfortable following clear parental boundaries and guidelines.

• Able to use initiative while still communicating closely with the parents.

• Interested in reading, education and age-appropriate child development.

• Someone who genuinely loves being an au pair.

Main Responsibilities

The au pair will take responsibility for the child's daily care and organisation, including:

• Provide warm, attentive and age-appropriate care.

• Create a safe and emotionally secure environment.

• Engage in age-appropriate play, reading and educational activities.

• Encourage outdoor exploration and active play.

• Support independent play and allow appropriate periods where the child can explore and entertain himself without constant adult intervention.

• Plan playdates, outings and activities in consultation with Mom.

• Prepare meals and snacks.

• Keep the child's cupboards, playroom, pram and belongings organised.

• Maintain lists of items and supplies needed for the child.

• Establish good hygiene routines.

• Help the child participate in simple age-appropriate daily responsibilities and routines.

• Communicate openly with the parents about the child's day, behaviour, development and any concerns.

• Follow the family's agreed routines, boundaries and parenting approach.

• Identify potential hazards and take appropriate steps to keep the child safe.

• Remain particularly vigilant around swimming pools, baths, dams and all bodies of water.

• Follow safety procedures while travelling, on safari and when spending time on the family farm.

• Prepare and organise everything needed when travelling with the child.

Travel & Lifestyle

Frequent travel is a fundamental part of this position.

The family may spend several days each week in Stellenbosch as they begin developing their farm, as well as travelling regularly elsewhere in South Africa and internationally – even for a few months.

The au pair needs to be comfortable with:

• Frequent changes of environment.

• Packing and organising for a young child.

• Last-minute changes to travel plans.

• Extended periods away from Cape Town.

• Safari and farm environments.

• Small aircraft and helicopter travel.

• Working more intensively during certain travel periods.

When travelling with the family, suitable accommodation will be provided for the au pair.

Interested?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting Job Ref: AP@H261013

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here

Start: 1 November 2026 or later for the right candidate
Days: Monday–Thursday
Hours: 13:00–17:00/18:00pm
School Holidays: Mornings rather than afternoons
Children: Two boys, 9 & 4yrs
Salary: R10,500 per month + petrol at R4.60/km when using your own car.                                                       

Job Ref: AP@H261009

Specific Requirements for this position

• Previous au pair experience essential.

• Experience with ADHD and high-functioning autism advantageous.

• Energetic, proactive and able to take initiative.

• Comfortable planning age-appropriate activities and outings.

• Confident managing school collections, extra-murals and afternoon routines.

About the Family & Role

Our Bergvliet family clients are looking for an experienced au pair to support their two sons, aged 9 and 4yrs.

Their 9-year-old has ADHD and is on medication and is also a high-functioning autistic child. The family would therefore particularly value someone who understands neurodiversity and can provide calm, structured and engaging support.

The main focus of the role is the children and their afternoons, with some additional Family Assistant responsibilities when required.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan the boys’ afternoons and weekly activities.

• Collect them from their schools in the area.

• Take them home for lunch and downtime where appropriate.

• Transport them to sport and extra-mural activities.

• Arrange outings and playdates.

• Create fun, age-appropriate activities.

• Help them wind down before dinner and bath time.

• Prepare bags and belongings for the next school day.

• Assist with occasional Family Assistant tasks when requested.

Interested?

Do you meet our requirements?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting Job Ref: AP@H261009

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here

Start: October 2026 or January 2027 for the right candidate
Days: Monday–Friday
Hours: 1pm - 7pm                                                             Optional Saturdays: 8am–12pm, if the au pair is available and willing.                                                      School Holidays: Same hours 
Children: Girl, 5 | Boy, 2½ | Baby due March 2027
Salary: R16,000–R18,500 per month, depending on whether Saturday mornings are included, plus petrol at R4.60/km when using your own car.                                                                 Job Ref: AP@H261011

Specific Requirements for this position

• Educated, warm and reliable.

• Organised and confident with young children.

• Enjoys playing, teaching and engaging meaningfully with children.

• Proactive and able to plan the children’s week.

• Comfortable creating age-appropriate activities, outings and playdates.

• Able to provide structure, stimulation and emotional support.

• Happy to assist with some family errands and light family support tasks.

About the Family & Role

Our Tokai family clients are looking for an educated au pair to support their two young children, aged 5 and 2½.

The family has experienced quite a bit of change over the past year, having relocated to Cape Town from England, and they are also expecting a new baby in March 2027.

The parents are therefore looking for someone who can bring consistency, warmth and structure to the children’s daily lives, while helping them feel secure, stimulated and well cared for both practically and emotionally.

For now, the role will focus on the two older children. There may be a possibility in the future that the au pair will also assist with the baby as the child grows, but this is not the immediate focus of the position.

The family would particularly value an au pair who enjoys planning ahead and creating a weekly rhythm for the children, including educational activities, themes, outings and playdates.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect the children from their nearby school on some days, or meet them at home.

• Transport them to extra-mural activities.

• Assist with and supervise the 5-year-old’s homework.

• Plan and engage in stimulating indoor and outdoor activities.

• Organise age-appropriate outings and playdates.

• Prepare meals and snacks for the children, including dinner.

• Assist with bath time and the start of the evening routine.

• Prepare dinner for the family.

• Run occasional family errands and assist with grocery shopping where required.

• Keep play areas tidy and organised.

• Prepare school bags, extra-mural items and everything needed for the following day.

• Assist with occasional babysitting or weekend work by prior arrangement.

Interested?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting Job Ref: AP@H261011

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here

Start: November/ December 2026 or later for the right candidate.
Days: Monday–Friday
Hours: 9am–18:00, with an appropriate meal break.
School Holidays: Same as normal
Additional Hours: Occasional earlier starts, evenings, weekends or additional hours by prior arrangement and for additional pay.
Live-In / Live-Out: Option available. Live-in accommodation is a separate private flatlet with all necessary amenities.
Children: Girl, 6 (needs physical and developmental support.) | Girl, 4 | Baby boy due December 2026
Salary: R18,000–R25,000 per month depending on live-in/live-out arrangement and experience, plus petrol at R4.50/km when using your own car.                                                               Job Ref: AP@H261012

Specific requirements for this position

• Mature, educated and highly experienced.

• Looking for a long-term placement.

• Experience from baby stage through to approximately 7 years.

• Warm, loving, calm and emotionally mature.

• Dependable, trustworthy and highly organised.

• Experience supporting a child with physical disabilities, developmental differences or more complex care needs would be a strong advantage.

• Comfortable working alongside parents, therapists and other professionals.

• Able to work independently while also following agreed guidance and care routines

• Open to learning specialised care routines.

• Confident caring for a newborn as the role develops.

• Comfortable with the family dog.

About the Family & Role

Our Rondebosch family clients are both professionals with demanding careers, while also being very involved and hands-on parents.

They are looking for a mature, educated, dedicated and experienced au pair who sees this as a long-term opportunity and would like to become an important part of their family support team.

Their eldest daughter, aged 6, is a wheelchair user and requires additional physical and developmental support. Their younger daughter is 4, and a baby boy is due in December.

The parents have worked hard to create a loving, calm and secure home and are looking for someone who can work alongside them in helping all three children develop and thrive within that environment.

Their ideal au pair will be grounded, respectful of individual differences and aligned with their calm, consistent and age-appropriate approach to parenting.

If the successful candidate chooses the live-in option, she will have a separate, fully equipped flatlet, allowing her privacy and her own space outside working hours.

The Ideal Candidate

The family would particularly value someone who is:

• Warm, loving and calm.

• Emotionally mature and dependable.

• Well-spoken with strong English communication skills.

• Attentive and sensitive to individual children's needs.

• Detail-orientated and organised.

• Comfortable taking ownership of agreed routines without needing constant supervision.

• Able to accept guidance from parents and follow recommendations from therapists or other professionals where relevant.

• Passionate about supporting children at different ages and developmental stages.

• Patient and willing to learn new approaches to childcare and specialised support.

• Confident enough to take initiative, while respecting the family's established boundaries and parenting approach.

Main Responsibilities

The primary responsibility will be to provide safe, loving and attentive support to the 6-year-old while helping maintain stable routines for the 4-year-old and gradually assisting with the new baby as required.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide daily support appropriate to the 6-year-old's physical and developmental needs.

• Ensure she is meaningfully engaged, included and supported throughout the day.

• Manage the girls' school, therapy, activity and transport schedules.

• Take ownership of agreed childcare routines without requiring constant supervision.

• Help maintain stability and individual attention for the two older children during the family's transition to having a newborn.

• Prepare simple, healthy meals and snacks.

• Supervise safe, age-appropriate play.

• Encourage drawing, imaginative play, outdoor activities and other constructive interests.

• Assist with bathing, dressing and bedtime preparation when required.

• Prepare school clothing, bags, lunchbox items and other requirements for the following day.

• Notice what needs attention and communicate clearly with the parents.

• Work responsibly and independently within agreed boundaries.

Supporting the New Baby

Mom will be home for approximately the first three months following the baby's birth, and the baby may later attend crèche.

As the position develops, the au pair may gradually provide agreed support with the baby while continuing to ensure that the two older children receive the attention and stability they need.

This may include:

• Settling, feeding and caring for the baby for agreed periods.

• Preparing bottles and sterilising feeding equipment.

• Assisting with bathing once trained and comfortable.

• Keeping changing, feeding and sleeping areas organised.

• Packing and maintaining the nappy bag.

• Accompanying the baby or family to appointments when requested.

• Caring for the baby while the parents rest, work or spend individual time with the older children.

Interested?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting Job Ref: AP@H261012.

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here

Start: 1 November 2026, or later for the right candidate.
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Possibility of 5 days a week for the right candidate.
Hours: 1pm–5pm
Babysitting: Once a week by prior arrangement, included in the agreed salary. Additional hours paid separately.
Children: Boy, 7 | Girl, 5
Salary: R8,000–R10,900 per month, depending on the number of working days, plus petrol at R4.50/km when using your own car.
Job Ref: AP@H261008

Specific Requirements for this Position

·       Educated, warm, attentive and responsible.

·       Experience in tutoring Foundation Phase children, or currently studying towards a teaching qualification.

·       Confident in supporting a 7-year-old with his educational needs.

·       Up-to-date First Aid qualification.

·       Previous experience with epilepsy would be an advantage.

·       Calm, observant and capable of responding appropriately in an emergency.

·       Well-spoken and fluent in English, the family's home language.

·       Enjoys imaginative and creative play and engaging meaningfully with children.

·       Reliable, organised and able to take initiative.

·       Preferably living in Constantia or nearby.

·       Available for babysitting by prior arrangement.

About the Family & Role

Our Constantia family clients are looking for an educated, caring and responsible au pair to support their two children, a 7-year-old boy and his 5-year-old sister.

Their son has epilepsy and requires an attentive and responsible caregiver who can recognise and respond appropriately should a seizure occur. Previous experience with epilepsy would be an advantage, although the family would also consider a suitably experienced candidate who is willing to learn and follow the child's specific care and emergency procedures.

The 7-year-old also requires some additional tutoring and educational support with his schoolwork, particularly within the Foundation Phase curriculum. The family would therefore value someone who enjoys teaching young children and can provide patient, encouraging and individualised learning support.

Beyond the educational and medical considerations, the parents are looking for an au pair who will build a warm and trusting relationship with both children, engaging them in creative and imaginative play while providing a calm, nurturing and structured environment.

The position is initially for three afternoons a week, although the family is open to extending this to five afternoons for the right candidate.

Main Responsibilities

·       Arrive at the family home at 1pm or collect one or both children from school, depending on the day's arrangements.

·       Attend to the children's general care, well-being and safety.

·       Provide individualised tutoring and educational support to the 7-year-old, particularly with his Foundation Phase schoolwork.

·       Be attentive to the son's epilepsy and follow the family's agreed seizure management and emergency procedures.

·       Spend quality time engaging both children in imaginative and creative play.

·       Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities at home.

·       Accompany the children on walks and to extra-mural and sporting activities.

·       Prepare meals and snacks for the children.

·       Keep the children's play areas tidy and organised before leaving for the day.

·       Assist with babysitting once a week by prior arrangement, with additional hours remunerated separately.

Interested?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting the Job Ref: AP@H261008

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here

Start: 12 January 2027
Days: Monday–Thursday
Hours: 15:00–19:00pm
School Holidays: Same hours plus extra hours for extra pay.
Child: Girl, 9yrs
Salary: R8,900 per month + petrol at R4.50/km when using your own car.                                                         Job Ref: AP@H261010

Specific Requirements for this position

• Educated and academically capable.

• Warm, loving and reliable

• Open-minded, energetic and upbeat.

• Confident supporting homework and test preparation.

• Organised and able to keep track of school and extra-mural communication.

• Comfortable assisting with the child’s evening routine and light child-related meal preparation.

About the Family & Role

Our Muizenberg family client is looking for an educated au pair to support her 9-year-old daughter during what will be a busier school year in 2027.

The family is looking for someone who can provide consistency, structure and support while helping to keep the child’s afternoons and evenings running smoothly.

This would suit an au pair who is warm and nurturing, but also organised, proactive and confident with schoolwork and daily routines.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect the 9-year-old from her school in the Southern Suburbs.

• Transport her to extra-mural activities.

• Keep track of school and extra-mural WhatsApp groups and communicate important updates or changes to Mom.

• Assist with homework and preparation for tests.

• Prepare a simple dinner for the child and her mom when needed.

• Add grocery items to the shopping list where necessary.

• Assist with the evening routine.

• Prepare school lunch and snacks for the following day.

• Ensure school bags, extra-mural items and everything needed for the next day are organised and ready.

Interested?

Already registered with Au Pair At Home?
Contact us quoting Job Ref: AP@H261010

Not registered yet?

Do you have ALL 6 of our non-negotiable requirements?
Complete our candidate application so that we can interview you and consider you for this and other suitable positions.

Au Pair At Home’s 6 Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1.    At Least 1yr + Childcare Experience (not family + friends)

2.    Contactable Childcare References (current - last 4yrs)

3.    Driver’s License + Own Car (use at work)

4.    Minimum Matric, preferably Higher Education

5.    South African ID/ Work Permit + Waiver.

6.    Clear Criminal Record (only required after you have been registered and interviewed)

REGISTER / APPLY HERE
https://aupairathome.co.za/au-pair-apply-here