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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
I babysat Onthatile (1) from July to December 2020. I prepared meals and bottles, changed diapers and played with her. I was an assistant teacher from February to April 2021 taking care of a group of children ages 6 months to 6 years old. I supervised the children during their lessons, handled the story time, helped feeding the toddlers and changed their diapers, did different playtime activities with them and read nap time stories. I looked after Motheo (8) and Thato (14) from September to November 2020. I assisted with online schooling as well as meal preparation and extra learning materials.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, public speaking, acting, spending time with friends and family, traveling, playing hockey and swimming
Comments
I am ready to come into an American family and be part of one, learn the dynamics that come with each type of individual in the family and mostly embrace being a big sister to your children. I do not want to look back in a few years and regret not taking a leap of faith when I had the chance. This experience will give me the chance to travel out of my home country, be part of a family and adapt to a new culture. I will embrace the changes that I will be surrounded by and I think I will be lucky to have a family away from home to go through this experience with.
Child Care Experience
Since January 2019 I have been working as a teaching assistant and have been taking care of 143 children in total aged 11-13 (approximately 20 children at a time). I support students and help with homework, classroom management, have playground duty and do additional assistance. Since January 2017 I have been taking care of Aidan (7) and Callan (4). I bathe them, feed them and play with them. I am also in the process of completing more childcare related courses such as first aid, internet safety for children, etc.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Drawing, Painting, Reading, Camping, Cooking, Baking, Water polo, Swimming
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair in the USA to become a more independent person. I would like to experience how it would be working with children in a different country. I want to be able to build a close relationship with the children as an Au Pair. I believe I am qualified because I work with so many different children with different cultures, backgrounds and personalities. My strengths include: good with children, stern but fair, patient, kind hearted, organized, calm and punctual. I handle difficult situations very well and it takes a lot to stress me out. I have a great passion for working with children.
Child Care Experience
From March to May 2020, I took care of Quinton (6), Danika (8) and Nicolaas (10). I made them sandwiches, helped clean their rooms, home schooled them, took care of them during lockdown, watched movies and built blocks with them. From November to December 2020, I took care of Peyton (4 months old). I prepared meals for him, bathed him, I did his laundry, gave him medicine when he was sick, planned activities and schedules nap-time routines for him. From December 2020 to January 2021, I took care of Janli (8 months old). I fed her, changed her diapers, put her to sleep and played with her. In June 2021, I took care of a group of children aged 3 months to 6 years old. I was a volunteer at a primary school for one week. In the 0-24 month old group I helped feed and play with them as well as read to them. In the older age groups I helped with bathroom routines, as well as reading to them and teaching them lessons that the teachers provided. I also had to look after the children during lunch and while they were playing outside.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Road trips, hiking, canoeing, being in the ocean, spending time with my friends, playing card games and sports
Comments
I have always loved working with children and enjoy caring for them. My interest in living in the USA and being part of an American family, would be to learn more about their culture. I love learning different ways of doing things and being able to live and explore a different country would teach me so much about the different lifestyles in the USA. What better way to combine my love for children and exploring another country at once! I would consider myself qualified to participate in the EurAupair program as I have a lot of experience caring for children. I have been babysitting in my town during weekends for over a year now and enjoy it very much. I also love spending time with my family and often care for my aunts babies as well. I have 6 years of singing lessons.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Lian (1), Triston (7) and Kaylee (11) from June 2018 to August 2020. I helped the children with school work, played with them, kept them busy during holiday times and drove them to places. Since March 2020 I've worked at a daycare taking care of children ages 3 months to 5 years old. I Interact with the children, prepare snacks, change diapers, and teach them shapes, numbers and colors. Form June 2018 to June 2020 I looked after Ninke (1) and Juandre (4). I took them to school and hobbies, prepared meals, helped with night time routines and put them to bed. Lastly, I babysat Skylar (3mo) and Delila (2) from July 2017 to July 2020. I drove Delila to her ballet classes, prepares meals, fed them, changed diapers and helped with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, going fishing with my family, cooking and baking, playing around with nail-art to perfect the skill, watching rugby.
Comments
I want to learn more about the culture of the country. It was always my dream to go to the USA. It would be a great experience to travel, broaden my horizons and to live life like a true American. I would like to share my country's culture with my host family. I would like to make a positive impact on the lives of the children that I am looking after. I enjoy being in the presence of children and being an Au Pair would be an amazing experience to learn more about the ways of children.
Child Care Experience
I am a qualified swimming instructor for Learn-to-swim students. I also have First aid level one (the first aid was also focused on emergency situations in and around water). From August 2017 to August 2018 I was an Au Pair in the Netherlands and I took care of Duco and Casper (5 and 7). My duties were taking and collecting the two from school, assist with out of school athletic activities, general house duties that included washing, clear out laundry and ironing. From November 2016 to September 2020 I was a swimming teacher for children in the ages of 2-16. I taught swimming techniques, swimming strokes and water safety to students with varying swimming abilities. I ensured safety of swimmers at all times and trained to react to emergency situations quickly. Since 2013 I have been taking care of Lianie, Elmone, Megan and Liam (5-15). I prepare meals, bath them, assisting with school work, reading to them, arts and crafts activities, taking them on bike rides, play with them at the park, take them to the beach, or play board games.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
books/reading, hiking, board games, cultural food, music, swimming, netball, hiking
Comments
I would love another great experience like I had as an Au Pair in Holland. This time just in a bigger and better USA. I would like to become an Au Pair in the US because I am caring, passionate and patient with children.
Child Care Experience
Since January 2018 I have been working as an Au Pair and take care of Anabelle (13-16)). I helped with homework, sport coaching, picked her up and dropped her off at school and drove her to extra-curricular activities. Since January 2021 I have been taking care of Hanre (3). I plan fun and engaging activities, transported him to play dates and other activities, prepared meals and did light house tasks. I also looked after animals by feeding them and taking them for walks. From August to September 2021 I worked in a Primary school and took care of 40 boys and girls (aged 12-15). I helped with teaching Mathematics, English, Afrikaans and Life Skills, assisting students with homework, revision, tutoring. After school I coached athletics.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Visual Arts, Animals, Sport, Photography, Hiking, Chess, Reading, Yoga, Theater (for shows), Horse Riding, Hockey, Athletics, Soccer, Mountain Biking, Biathlon, Trial Running, Archery, Paddling, Gymnastics
Comments
The cultural exchange program is a brilliant opportunity for personal growth in the areas of confidence and independence. I am looking forward to being exposed to the American culture. I would provide unique additions and skills to broaden my host children's knowledge and they will teach me new things, creating an opportunity for mutual learning. I cannot wait to start my American adventure!
Child Care Experience
From JAN 2018 until FEB 2021, I took care of a group of children and teenagers between the ages 8 to 16 years. I tutored them, helped them with their homework, supervised them, and organized the parents' pick up etc. as well. From JAN 2013 until DEC 2014, I was responsible for Izandre (9 years). I assisted her with homework, prepared meals for and with her, and did several after-school activities with her. Since SEP 2021 (until today), I am taking care of Johann (2 years when I started taking care of him and now he is 10 years). I assist him with his homework, provided snacks and food for him, supervise him during his play time in- and outdoors, and do many different after-school activities with him too.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading, painting, drawing, building with lego blocks, doing puzzles, playing board games, hockey, and dancing
Comments
I chose the au pair program to get out of my comfort zone and to experience a new part of life and another country's culture. I want to be an au pair because I love being able to help where I am needed. It gives my live some purpose and it makes me happy being there for kids. I love taking care of children and helping them learn. My strengths are reading, writing, and arts and crafts.
Child Care Experience
Between March 2016 to May 2019, occasionally I took care of Christian from the time he was 6 until he was 9. I took him to school, prepared his meals, we played and I helped him with his homework. In October 2018, for 2 weeks, 3 days a week and 7 hours a day, I looked after Nizaam (4). I prepared his meals, played with him, took him to playdates and bathed him. In July 2016 for 9 days, 5 hours a day, I took care of Levi (11). I picked him up from school, preapred his lunch, helped him with homework and played with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Exercising and keeping fit, avid book reader, enjoy nature walks and playing sports like soccer, acting and the theater, going to shows, museums, and funfairs
Comments
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I am well equipped with knowledge on how to take care of children. I have experience on helping out with homework and school work. I am a fast learner and a good listener, I am 100% hands on when a task is given to me, I will walk an extra mile to help out where I can. I am also very good with arts and crafts and I am able to teach the kids how to play soccer. Ever since I can remember, I loved being around children and helping them in any way I could. I enjoyed every second when I was babysitting children. Being able to be there for them while watching them grow into kind, responsible, and successful people is so rewarding. I am a very open-minded person who likes to learn about other people's cultures. I am responsible, trustworthy, independent, and soft spoken. Every time people is in need of help, I will always be there to walk the extra mile and help in every way possible. This is why I believe that I have what it takes to be a successful au pair in the USA.
Child Care Experience
I took care of Nikita (9) and Dino (11) from June 2013 to December 2015 on week-ends and holidays. I did indoor and outdoor games and activities, helped cleaning around the house, homework aid,meal preparation and supervision of kids during the day. From June 2014 to June 2016, on week-ends and holidays, I cared for Josh (8). I made him food, helped with homework and we played. From June 2015 to June 2016 on week-ends, I took care of Rishi (8). I helped with homework and tutored him in English. In May 2021, for 35 hours I worked in a daycare where I helped take care of a group of children ages 1 to 3. I monitored educational activities, helped feeding and supervise during playtime. From June 2014 to June 2016, 5 hours a week, I worked in a high school where I helped tutor students ages 13 to 16. I helped with Math, English, Science and Afrikaans.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, baking, drawing, singing, hiking, reading, watching tv, amusement parks, swimming, games, snooker, darts, tennis, swimming activities, netball or basketball and golf
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair in the USA because I love children and I have always been passionate about childcare and working with children. I would love to do this in the USA so that I may travel and see a different part of the world, learn about different cultures and lifestyles and develop new skills and find myself in the process. I think I am qualified to do this because I have a lot of experience with children from years of babysitting for friends and family, I am very good with children as I am patient, kind, fun and caring and I am a very reliable and motivated person. I am good at arts and crafts, previous tutoring experience, can teach swimming lessons, first aid certified and I have experience with special needs - my brother had torrets and ADHD growing up and one child I babysat - Josh, had epilepsy. I also have experience catering for special diet needs such as gluten or lactose intolerance and peanut allergies.
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.
