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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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Child Care Experience
Between 2017 and 2019, I took care of Troy (12) weekly. I prepared meals for him, helped him with homework, played with him, drove him to activities. I occasionally worked at school taking care of children ages 3 to 4 years old from December 2017 to December 2019. It included teaching, helping with classroom duties and playing with children. I have experience with children with special needs. I have cared for 3 autistic kids aged 3-4 in the class I was assigned to when I was a teacher's assistant at a preschool.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Swimming, traveling, outdoor activities, cosmetics, child psychology, practicing netball, rugby, and dancing.
Comments
I want to become an au pair in the USA because it’s always been a dream of mine to experience the USA’s inviting culture. Combining that with my love for children would be lovely. I think I am qualified to participate in the EurAupair program because I have a natural love for children. I would say my strengths are being charismatic, vigilant, and being hard working.
Child Care Experience
Since January 2014, on week-ends and holidays, I babysit Ruvan (newborn, now 3), Lizandre and Ezanne (8 to 14 year old twins). I supervised them, planned and did activities and drove them to their activities. Between October 2015 and July 2020, every second week-end, I took care of Lilly (newborn, now 3) and Gabriela (newborn, now 5). I helped cook and feed them and I entertained them. From November 2018 to March 2020, 6 hours per week, I looked after Lune (now 7), Hanru (now 11) and Wian (now 14). I cooked their meals, entertained them and helped them with homework. From January 2016 to January 2020, 8 hours a week, I took care of Abigail (now 4), Christopher (now 11), Kaitlynn (now 14). I cooked for them, entertained them, bathed them, helped with homework and put them to bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Swimming, reading, playing piano, listening to music, going to the beach and shopping, water-polo, netball and tennis
Comments
**Still working on her Driver's License** I can teach piano, I can teach voice control and give singing lessons. I am a strong swimmer. I am very interested in arts and crafts and I see myself as a creative person. I have always been someone who likes to test my limits and I really love the idea of seeing and experiencing a new way of life and new perspectives of life. I am a very optimistic person and have a strong personality. I see myself as a go getter and someone who sees the upside in all situations. I use previous experiences to help with problem solving. I want to be an Au Pair in the USA because it gives me the opportunity to learn more about the American culture, travel and experience life from an American point of view.
Child Care Experience
Between April and May 2019 I cared for Zama (1) for 3 days a week. It included bathing, entertaining, feeding, diaper changing, putting down for naps. Between March and May 2019 I cared for Hafsa (2) and Rahma (5) on weekends. I prepared meals for them, cleaned after them and entertained them. I worked at a daycare taking care of children ages 2 to 3 years old in February and March 2019. It included feeding, teaching, diaper changing and accompanying them to the bathroom. Between June and December 2019 I cared for Skyler (10), helping with homework and entertaining him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Hiking, painting, drawing, walking, skating, swimming, practicing soccer
Comments
I am first aid certified. I've always wanted to be an au pair as a little girl since I've had family members who've done it in the past. I've always felt the need to help children and support them through anything. Choosing the Au pair program allows me to be part of your child's life on a daily basis and it's also a way for me to learn new things and to also teach your children about a new culture and new languages. My best traits are always helping out and working under pressure and to make the best out of any situation.
Child Care Experience
Between 2016 and 2019, I cared for a 9-year old boy every day. I prepared lunch for him, helped him with homework, and supervised him. Every holiday in December 2016 until 2019, I cared for another 9-year old boy. My responsibilities were meal preparation, light housekeeping, and supervising. Between October and December 2019, I worked at a preschool taking care of a group of children between the ages 3 to 5. My responsibilities were entertaining them, feeding them, and doing activities with children. Since December 2016, I've been occasionally caring for 4 girls of the ages 2 to 7 years old. I play with them, prepare meals, and bath them. Between 2018 and 2019, I took care of a 13-year old boy and drove him to school and did after-school activities with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
swimming, practicing sports, going for walks and hikes, watching movies, practicing field hockey, netball, cricket, and soccer
Comments
I love being around children and I also have a lot of childcare experience. I am so excited and looking forward to this new experience of a new country and meeting new people and just making memory's that I know will last forever. Being an Au Pair in America would be a dream come true for me, gaining more experiences, traveling and seeing places I have never seen before while I do what's imported to me: caring for children and helping children. This opportunity will help me grow as a person and gain the independence that I need to become the best teacher I can be.
Child Care Experience
From April to October 2019, once a week, I looked after children (3 to 15 years old) in a restaurant while their parents were having dinner. I entertained them, supplied them with crayons and paper to draw on and tidied the play area. In March 2020, Monday to Friday, 6 hours a day, I took care of a group of children between the ages of 3 and 5. We did arts and crafts, played educational games and ensured children are safe at all times. From December 2019 to January 2020, 2 days a week for 10 hours a week, I babysat Aleah (2) and RW (4). I prepared their meals, entertained them and played with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy reading , socializing with friends and family, having dinner with the ones I love and spending time outdoors. I also enjoy doing arts and crafts. I enjoy playing tennis and netball.
Comments
**I am still working on getting my Driver's License** I want to experience living in another country. I consider myself qualified because I have looked after various of children whether at a creche or private. I love spending time with children. My strengths are patience , my compassion , reliability and my trustworthiness. I enjoy looking after children and it would be amazing to do so in another country where I can learn more about the culture, traditions and American way of life. I am very good at and enjoy doing arts and crafts and can assist children to be crafty.
Child Care Experience
From May until June 2020, I took care of children in a daycare center between the ages 6 moths and 6 years. I helped with preparing food, played with the children, ensured their safety at all times, and read stories to them. From April until December 2019, I worked in a different daycare center taking care of kids and teenagers between the ages 7 and 16. I was tutoring them, helping with their homework, preparing meals for large groups of children and teenagers, did in- as well as outdoor activities with them, provided first-aid if needed, and assisted them with assignments. From August 2018 until July 2019, I was working for the Free State Welfare Organization as a volunteer. There, I took care of kids and teenagers between 9 months and 17 years. I entertained the kids, provided meals for them, and kept them safe in all activities we would plan.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
baking, reading, listening to music, playing video games, yoga, swimming, playing cricket
Comments
I enjoy meeting new people, learning about new cultures and enjoy experiencing new things. I am a dedicated worker and always find a way to solve a problem. I have plenty of experience working with children of all ages and have no doubt in my abilities. The reason that I want to become an Au Pair is so that I can learn more about myself and experience new people and different cultures, which has always fascinated me. I love working with children of all ages and I truly believe that I would make a great Au Pair. I cannot wait for my journey in the USA to begin because I would like to learn more about the American culture and experience life from an American point of view.
Child Care Experience
I've babysat Elzabe (4) and Alida (8) since January 2019 every second week 2 hours a day. Prepare meals, feed, bath, stimulate them with educational games, play with and entertain them and help with school work. Since January 2016 I've been a youth mentor at my congregations youth camps taking care of children ages 3 to 18 years old. My responsibilities are keeping groups of toddlers, children and teenagers safe, preparing food and snacks, doing physical exercise like walking, counseling children between 6-12 years, planning of activities, group counselor during Bible study and youth camps, motivating children to take part. Finally, from Feb to March 2020 I was a teacher's assistant for grade 1 class.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, listening music, watching movies, exploring outdoors, taking long walks, going to parks and spending time with my friends and family. I play netball, and participate in athletics, but like to watch and try any sport.
Comments
I want to experience new parts of the world, new people and their culture and habits. I am strong willed and independent, and like to spend time with kids and help their development and skills. I am patient with kids and like doing activities with them. I am a friendly, loving, kind hearted and caring person and always want the best for others. I support people in whatever way I can and whenever I can. I like to give advice when possible or just be a shoulder to cry on. I am also good with children and hearing them laugh is one of my favorite things because of it's pureness. I would like to Au Pair in the USA as it gives me the opportunity to do something that I love and enjoy - which is looking after children and to learn more about the American culture. I am looking forward to learn more about the American customs, traditions and way of life.
Child Care Experience
Since January 2016, when needed, I babysit Chrizaan since he is 13. I prepare his meals, sleepover when his parents go on business trips, I take him to and from school/activities. Since February 2020, for abour 5 hours a day, I look after Janke (10), I help with homework, prepare food and take her to and from her activities. I also do light household activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I like to watch movies and series, love music and some reading, socializing with my friends, dancing, creative talents like coloring, I play the piano in our church band, netball and jukskei
Comments
I want to experience some other cultures and to discover the world while doing what I like. I like to help children and to take care of them. It is the little things that matter, the out of the blue hugs, the little smile and the love and care you see in their eyes. I am currently working as a local Au Pair and love what I do. I am honest, reliable, patient and will go the extra mile without being asked. I feel like what you do and what you give to others you will get out.
Child Care Experience
Between February and November 2019, most week days, I took care of Megan Lee (4). I bathed her, fed her, put her down for naps and we played educational games. From January 2015 to July 2020, 7 hours a week, I looked after Tiaan (9-14 years old) and Martin (5-10 years old). I fed them, bathed them and made sure they did their homework. I kept them entertained and put them to bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I am a certified Padi scuba dive instructor, I enjoy going to the gym, baking, reading, socializing with friends, being creative, being outdoors, listening to music, field hockey, cricket, netball, athletics (javelin, shotput, discuss), rugby, volleyball, soccer, equestrian
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I think it will prepare me for my future and teach me a lot about dealing with certain things in life, especially in child care. I want to join the exchange program because it is a new challenge in life and I also will learn more about the American culture, which I think is extremely exiting. I consider myself qualified to participate in this program because in general I am a very caring and loving person, especially with other people's kids. I am hardworking and really do give my all once I commit to something. I tend to do a lot for people that I love, so when you find yourself in my family bubble I do care a lot and would do anything to help those that I love.
Child Care Experience
From January 2019 to June 2020, daily, I took care of Linita (5). I prepared her meals, helped with homework and did light housework. Since January 2019, I look after Monique (14) daily. I pick her up from school and drive her to her activities. I also assist with her studies. Between June 1st and July 31st 2020, I babysat Lilee-Anne (8 months old) and Milann (3) daily. I prepared them for preschool, we did educational activities and I prepared their meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy doing arts and crafts, going to the gym, hiking and being outside, I played netball, I enjoy watching rugby and sometimes I do some baseball coaching
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair because it is my passion working with children. I chose the USA because I want to learn more about the American culture and I also want to explore the country. I feel I would be a perfect candidate because I am reliable and hardworking. I am an adventurous person and I am more than ready to start with my American adventure. I enjoy doing arts and crafts and physical activities which would be beneficial to keep little ones entertained for hours.
