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South Africa
If a space shuttle ever had to land in Africa, it would head for South Africa’s Upington Airport, which has one of the world’s longest runways. That’s one of many little-known facts about South Africa, a land of scenic vistas contrasted with bustling industry. Would you like to host an au pair from South Africa? Your children will get an amazing companion who can help teach them what it’s like to live in one of Africa’s most populous countries [Read more...]
If a space shuttle ever had to land in Africa, it would head for South Africa’s Upington Airport, which has one of the world’s longest runways. That’s one of many little-known facts about South Africa, a land of scenic vistas contrasted with bustling industry.
Would you like to host an au pair from South Africa? Your children will get an amazing companion who can help teach them what it’s like to live in one of Africa’s most populous countries. When your family gets live-in child care from South Africa, you enjoy:
- Exposing your child to a culture beyond the West
- A chance to educate yourself on life in Africa
- The sort of rich learning experience your kids can’t get from books alone
By trusting EurAupair to find South African live-in child care, you receive many benefits. We will assist you in finding the au pair that’s right for your family and guide you through the process every step of the way.
What to Expect From Your Au Pair From South Africa
South Africa is a nation of many different people and cultures. Most prevalent in this country are Afrikaans speaking, English speaking and African language speaking people. Afrikaans people tend to avoid direct conflict and will try to avoid “drama”, where English speaking South Africans are more direct about issues. Afrikaans & English speaking people are rumored to be more punctual than their African counter parts.
However people of all three cultures are mostly used to diversity and for that reason open-minded, honest and friendly. They are open to giving each other hugs and smile a lot. In general people try to please each other and are very hospitable and like to socialize. South Africans are entrepreneurial, hardworking and like discovering opportunities in any situations. Also a good moral is important as many people follow religious values.
The idea of the family varies dependent on the social affiliation and descent. Those people who speak some African language mostly have 3-6 children. Those who speak English or Afrikaans often have around 1-2 children. Modern families tend to have fewer kids. However family is important to all cultures. Often Grandparents “granny nannies” take care of the children, while both parents work full time.
Many young people move out of the parents’ homes when they start going to college, some of them move back afterwards due to financial reasons. Studying after high school is very expensive and not many people can afford it. The ones, who can afford the au pair program, are mostly able to afford paying for studies.
A live-in nanny from South Africa is typically advised to gather a variety of child care experience before departure. That includes babysitting, au pair work, and volunteer work at school and similar. Many of the au pairs have volunteered with underprivileged children. Some of them have even participated in the EDUCARE program in South Africa, which is a teaching and childcare course.
The minimum age to get a driver license is 18 years. However, the procedure to take a driver license can take up several months. After receiving a learner’s license applicants need to take driving lessons, afterwards a test appointment can be scheduled in 2-4 months. Most South Africans drive a lot, as the public transportation system is not sufficient.
Most South Africans speak 2-6 languages. Most speak English fluently, even when Afrikaans is spoken at home, the children do still pick up English from the early childhood, so that they do speak, read and write.
Host a South African Au Pair
Participate in a time-honored tradition by inviting an au pair into your home and learning about a culture that’s different from your own. We have 30 years of experience creating connections between families and au pairs. When you get live-in child care from South Africa through EurAupair, you can feel secure using a program that’s been designated by the United States Department of State.
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**I am willing to take care of children ages 2 years and older.** I have been caring for Palesa (6) and Dibeho (13) since July 2021. My duties include preparing meals, driving, going on outings, playing and supervising. I have been a hockey coach since February 2022. My duties include teaching (children ages 13-16) warm-up skills, teaching them ball techniques, stick handling, teaching them game skills and supervising. Between July 2021 and January 2024, I cared for Aze (2) and Unani (6). My duties included preparing meals, bathing, dressing, playing games, taking them to the park, and keeping them entertained. Between January 2019 and August 2021, I cared for Xolile (7) and twin Thulani and Thulisiwe (6). My duties included preparing meals, assisting in the bathroom routine, playing games, assisting with homework, and keeping them entertained. Between June 2019 and March 2021, I cared for Alakhe (2). My duties included preparing meals, bathing, dressing, playing games and learning activities and keeping him entertained. Lastly, I worked in high school (children 13-18). My duties included assisting with activities, supervising, giving lessons, and supervise break time.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Hiking, photography, dancing, reading, horse riding, playing hockey.
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I love children and they bring so much joy into my life. Being around children fills me with happiness and I hope to do the same for them. I aim to contribute to their physical and psychological development, and I believe I am qualified to participate in the EurAupair program. I have spent countless hours every week caring for children and learning more about child development. My biggest strengths are empathy and patience, qualities that enable me to listen to and take care of the needs of children. I am a good and confident driver and have experience driving with children in the car.
Child Care Experience
From November to December 2023, I helped out at the Little Angel Nursery with children from 2 to 12 years of age for twenty five hours a week. I prepared food, assisted with indoor and outdoor activities, taught, assisted with homework and supervised playtime. From January to October 2023, I took care of Cairo (1) for eight hours weekly. I prepared food, got child dressed, changed diapers, played, gave baths, tidied the child's room and put child down for naps. From March 2020 to May 2021, I took care of Keanu (8) and Harper (3). I did homeschooling, tutoring, prepared meals, gave baths, got children dressed, played educational activities, arts and crafts and sensory, gross and fine motor skills and supervised the children. From March 2018 to December 2019, I occasionally helped out at a Nursery School with children from 3 to 7 years of age. I prepared food, did learning activities and supervised playtime.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, movies, arts & crafts, dancing, baking, swimming and spending time with family and friends
Comments
I am interested in being part of the exchange program, as I believe it will provide me with an opportunity to make new friends and gain knowledge about different cultures and beliefs. I want to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone by participating in this program. Additionally, I am excited to establish friendships with people from all over the world and create a second family in my host family. I believe that participating in this exchange program will allow me to explore and expand my knowledge in childcare, which is one of my future pursuits. I possess the necessary skills and qualifications to work with children, as I am patient, good at communicating with them, and I am infant care qualified. Furthermore, I am a confident driver and an open, honest, and bubbly person.
Child Care Experience
From March to November 2020, I cared for Audrey (6) and Dash (3). My duties included preparing meals, playing, driving, light household chores, doing the laundry, and keeping them entertained. From August to November 2020, I cared for Emma (7) and Christopher (4). My duties included preparing meals, playing, assisting with school work and playing with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, baking, listening to music, going shopping, and traveling, watching cricket, soccer, basketball, and rugby.
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair exchange program participant again because I love working with kids and I get along well with them. Kids love me and I still have a very strong relationship with my previous host family, my goal is to build the same relationship with my future host family. I have a very good relationship with kids, and my personality I am very outspoken. I always listen when spoken to and have the ability to follow instructions, I am a very dedicated and hard working person. I am good with decision making and I will always communicate it with the host family before I go forth with my decisions. I am a confident and cautious driver and I have experience driving with kids in the car. My strengths is I am very honest, I love problem solving, I am very disciplined when it comes to my job and follow instructions.
Child Care Experience
From 02/2023 to 05/2023 I cared for Kiane (5) for 20 hours a week. My duties included assisting with homework, preparing her meals, playing learning activities, playing outdoor games and keeping her entertained. From 06/2020 to 03/2023 I cared for Lea (3) on occasion. My duties included playing, preparing meals, light household chores, doing the laundry, bathing, dressing and putting her to bed. From 04/2021 to 03/2023 I cared for Lianka (1) for 22 hours a week. My duties included taking her to the daycare and picking her up, preparing meals, changing diapers, feeding, bathing, dressing and getting her ready for bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading, journaling, hiking, yoga, meditation, watching rugby and golfing
Comments
I would love to become an au pair in the USA because it would be an extremely rewarding experience working with children and I would have the opportunity to learn more about different cultures in the USA. I would like to teach my host family a bit more about my culture as well. I have a lot of experience taking care of children as well as teaching them. I truly love children and taking care of their needs. I would say my strengths are that I am a very caring, calm, patient and understanding individual who loves to keep children entertained. I have good driving skills and am a good and confident driver. I have experience working with infants and I am infant care qualified.
Child Care Experience
From 01/2024 to 04/2024 I worked at a day care and cared for children ages 3 months to 5 years old for 40 hours a week. My duties include feeding, bottle feeding, changing diapers, planning activities, assisting with activities, playing learning activities, play indoor and outdoor activities, keeping the classroom clean and tidy, and supervise playtime. From 02/2024 to 03/2024 I cared for children ages 6 to 12 years old for 30 hours a week. My duties included fetching the children at school, assisting with their homework, taking them to sport activities, and supervising.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
volunteering at our penguin sanctuary, cooking, reading, listening to music, playing netball, hockey, and volleyball.
Comments
Traveling has always been one of my biggest dreams, and being an au pair will help me fulfill that dream. I chose the USA because I feel that it has a lot of opportunities for younger people, and I would love to learn about their culture and their ways of doing things. I feel qualified to be in the program because of my love for children. I am a very patient person with a soft personality that helps me connect with children faster, and I have a creative mind that can keep them entertained. I am also a very caring person and always look out for others. I have experience working with infants and I am a good and confident driver.
Child Care Experience
From 07/2018 to present I worked at the CACC Sunday School and cared for 2-5 year olds for 1 and a half hours per week. My duties include feeding, washing dishes, teaching bible lessons, entertaining and supervising. From 06/2012 to 01/2023 I cared for Owenksi (2) and Sponga (newborn) for 36 hours a week. My duties included assisting with homework, preparing meals, feeding, changing diapers, bathing, putting them to sleep, playing and supervising. From 03/2023 to 06/2023 I cared for Mfeka (2) for 45 hours a week. My duties included changing diapers, feeding, giving bottles, bathing, dressing, supervising and keeping them entertained. From 01/2021 to present I care for Bandile (newborn) full time. My duties include changing diapers, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, taking him to the creche, doing his laundry and putting him to sleep.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
cooking, baking, hiking, going to the beach, Netball and I like to watch soccer.
Comments
I consider myself qualified because I love children and I take care of children very well. I want to travel and get to experience American people, their culture and their way of living. I want to gain knowledge, expand and challenge myself. I am energetic, patient and clear minded. I am also family orientated and I would love to become part of your family. I am infant care qualified and as mentioned I am a very good swimmer and I am a confident driver. I believe that I will be a super au pair to your children and I will always put their needs first.
Child Care Experience
I have been caring for Kieke (1) since February 2024. My duties include changing diapers, feeding, playing learning activities, assisting with arts and crafts activities, reading, supervising playtime and playing games. I have been watching Michael (3) and Matthew (1) since February 2022. I keep them entertained, take them swimming, riding bicycles and playing. Since January 2022, I have been occasionally caring for Wean (2). I prepare meals, feed him, take him to the park, play with him. I have been tutoring Mienke (10), taking care of Mia (3mths) and Steyn (7) since February 2022. I cared for Anien (10) from January 2020 until February 2024. My duties included preparing meals, bathing, getting them ready for bed, light house cleaning, playing games, keeping her entertained and supervising. I cared for Dylan (2) from May until June 2022. My duties included bathing, preparing meals, feeding, changing diapers, putting him down for his naps, playing and keeping him entertained
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, baking, coloring, painting, playing board games, listening to music, going on walks, riding my bicycle, going out with friends, taking care of children, teaching them new things, field hockey, netball, tennis, dancing and ballet.
Comments
I have always had a passion for looking after children, which is why I want to become an Au Pair. Since I was a little girl, I have dreamed of becoming a teacher, but I decided to pursue Au Pairing first. My goal for this experience is to develop as a person, learn a new language, immerse myself in different cultures and teach my host children new things. America has always been my top choice. I have always been intrigued by the American culture, and I believe that Au Pairing in America would be a wise decision. It would be an excellent combination of looking after children and experiencing the American culture. Some of my strengths include being mature for my age, patient, having experience working with children, and being an understanding person
Child Care Experience
From December 2023 to present, I have worked in Suikerbekkies Kindergarten with children from 4 months to 5 years of age. I prepare bottles, change diapers, spoon feed the children and help get the children dressed, play with the children, put them down for naps, assist in the bathroom, supervise outside play and keep the children entertained. From January to November 2023, I occasionally took care of Jessica (14). I assisted with homework and school projects, prepared meals and assisted with house chores and light cleaning.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Baking, cooking, sports, music, hockey, rugby, netball, outdoor time and exploring new places and cultures,
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair in the USA because I enjoy working with children and have a real passion for doing activities with them. I also want to experience what it's like to live with an American family and see if America is the same as shown in movies. I chose the USA specifically as I believe it will be easier to adapt to their way of living and get to experience all of their holidays and be part of the American culture. I consider myself qualified as I am not going for the wrong reasons. I want to be part of a cultural exchange and I'm open and willing to learn more about children's development and being a big sister to younger children. I have good experience working with children and I want to gain independence and grow as a person. Overall, I want to gain experience working with children and become a better person.
Child Care Experience
From June 2021 to present, I take care of Alexandria (6) and Mia (1) when needed. I prepare meals, entertain, drive to the park, give baths, and put children to bed. From January 2021 to present, I take care of Tamia (5) when needed. I give baths, prepare food, entertain, tidy up and put child to bed. From December 2022 to July 2023, I helped out at Little Lions Academy with children from 6 to 12 years of age. I assisted with entertaining, singing, drawing, coloring, reading, prepared meals, cleaned and helped with outdoor activities. From September to October 2023, I helped out at Safari Academy with children from 3 to 5 years of age. I supervised the children, assisted with activities, prepared snacks and meals, cleaned the classroom and helped with nap time. From June to October 2023, I took care of Zelne (9) and Shante (12) when needed. I looked after the children, prepared meals, and made sure they followed their bed time routine.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Art, singing, walking, reading, drawing, horse riding, netball
Comments
I am a fun loving and energetic young lady, who has a love for children and care taking. I am mature and feel that I can contribute and assist in a loving family. I am eager to learn and am able to adjust easily. I am healthy with sober habits, I enjoy the outdoors. I am neat and take pride in my appearance and in my work.
Child Care Experience
From March to present, I take care of Jack (3) and Ben (2 weeks). I take Jack to school, give baths, change diapers, get children dressed, feed, play, do light house chores, and go for walks with the infant. From February 10th to February 17th, I helped out at Little Angels Preschool with children from 6 months to 5 years of age. I taught, gave food, changed diapers, played, supervised and put children down for naps. From May 2021 to April 2023, I took care of Trevor (4) for four hours a week. I assisted with homework, prepared lunch and played with child. From February to November 2022, I took care of Kutlwano (2) for five hours a week. I did drop off and pick up from the Creche, prepared food and kept child entertained. From July 2021 to January 2022, I helped out in Sunday school with children from 3 to 15 years of age. I taught lessons, played, arts and crafts, games, gave snacks and supervised.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, creative writing, sports, gym, arts and crafts, soccer, running and basketball
Comments
I see au pairing as an opportunity of a lifetime. I have a passion for little ones. I'd like to travel and experience new cultures and customs. I want to promote and share South African culture to people abroad. I'm an outgoing person who enjoys to communicate. I like to socialize and teach people about myself and my way of life. I'm trustworthy and honest, I like to stay true to myself. I'm confident, caring and affectionate. I am a fun person who is spontaneous and I have a positive outlook on life. As mentioned I am really good at playing sports and would love to do so with the kids that I will care for. I also look forward to getting creative with them and I am First Aid certified which I feel is brilliant for anyone caring for children to be. I am a super patient and careful driver and I believe that safety always comes first.