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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 countri [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 Chisela (10) from 2012 to 2014 for 3 hours a week. I prepared meals, helped with homework and played with her. I took care of Siphephehelo (4) from 2015 to 2016 for 4 hours a week. I prepared meals and we did activities. I looked after twins Mfundo and Nomfundo (3) in 2008 for 4 hours a week. I also babysat Tinashe (1) from 2009 to 2010 for 6 hours a week. I have a football academy that has been existing for 6 years now where I look after boys from age 4-22 and help grooming them in football and academics.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Watching sports on TV, going to the park and zoo, music, travel/tourism, child care, soccer, running, painting, arts and crafts, reading magazines, outdoor fun games, going to stadiums, volunteering in communities and playing with kids
Comments
Per a reference: "She is a very understanding individual whose intentions are solely rooted in making sure that a child is best taken care of. She has good listening and communication skills and executes duties efficiently and provides feedback on important issues to be attended to. Ayanda is strong willed, charismatic and humble." **Ayanda would like to be placed with a family that has no dogs.**
Child Care Experience
I looked after Leyton (15) in July 2015 and assisted him with his studies to prepare him for his Grade 10 exams. I worked with a group of children ages 2 to 4 years old from July to December 2016. I fed them, played with them and helped with nap time. I have babysat a 9 year old boy since November 2016 on the weekends. We love cycling, making homemade pizzas, watching movies and playing in the park. I worked in a preschool with children ages 3 months to 3 years old from March to April 2016. I have worked in a private school with first graders ages 7 to 8 years old since November 2016. I assist with the lessons, supervising, play time and educational activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Photography, baking, camping, cooking, tennis, rugby, swimming, quad biking, spending time with family
Comments
Interviewer's comments: "Inge is a kind hearted candidate with a lot of love to give. She is very active, energetic and has experience with children in various setups such as babysitting, volunteer teaching and working at daycare for babies. She is excited to learn more about her American host family!"
Child Care Experience
I babysat my brothers Jayden (3) and Jody (2) from February 2011 to August 2014. My brothers attended the daycare and I went there after school where I helped to supervise the toddlers and read to them. I have also looked after my brothers full time since January 2017, they are now 10 and 9 years old. I look after them when they come home from school, prepare lunch and assist them with homework. I babysat CJ (3mths) and Lauren (9mths) from June 2015 to February 2016 on the weekends. I fed them, changed diapers, sang nursery rhymes and put them to sleep. I volunteered at a local daycare center with children ages 6 months to 5 years old from January to March 2017. I babysat my neighbor's 6 year old daughter from May to August 2014 after school and on the weekends.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, face painting, drawing, doing my niece's hair, going to the beach, being in nature, play volleyball, watch tennis
Comments
Per a reference: "Chante is a very reliable young lady and can relate to any age group. Children enjoy having her part of their lives and she treats other children like her own brothers. I always felt comfortable leaving my daughter in Chante's care. Her strongest quality is the love for her siblings and respect for her parents."
Child Care Experience
I was a Sunday School teacher for 3 children ages 9 to 10 years old from January to December 2014 when the church needed more teachers. I worked at a primary school with children ages 4 to 5 years old from July to September 2016. I have babysat my niece and nephew who are 1 and 2 years old since 2015 when needed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Drawing, photography, cooking, baking, reading, writing/making up stories, outdoors, animals, arts, adventure activities, netball, field hockey
Comments
The safety, needs and well-being of your child will be my priority. I feel that is is important to teach children love, respect, gratitude, patience and to always support them, to help them grow up as good, caring and independent people. I am excited to make a difference in your child's life and to be a part of their growth and development.
Child Care Experience
I volunteered at Carpe Diem Riding Centre with 10 children ages 6 to 16 years old from June 2009 to June 2012. I helped the children with the horses and supervised their riding. I babysat Justin (9) from January 2012 to December 2013. I picked him up from school, took him to his activities, helped with homework and prepared meals for him. I babysat Jessie (newborn) and Austin (2) from December 2013 to December 2015. I made bottles, fed them, changed diapers, bathed and dressed them and played together. I have babysat Luc (5) and Liam (7) since January 2016. I pick them up from school, help with homework, prepare meals, take them to their activities, give them piano lessons, we love baking, painting, watching movies, playing sports, swimming, arts and crafts and experiencing new things together.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Horse riding, music, reading, traveling, spending time with friends/family, animals, netball, hockey, cricket
Comments
When I started to au pair, I never realized how important my work would be. To nurture and teach children in my care as well as being responsible for their well-being, is a very important undertaking in a family. I hope to broaden my outlook and better my understanding of people, their children and families and the intertwined relationships.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Karabo (6) one day for 7 hours in 2016. We colored together, made music and danced, I prepared snacks and made her tea and we watched cartoons together. I helped out at a preschool and afterschool care centre for 4 days with kids ages 3 to 8 years old. I watched over the children when they slept, fed them, read stories, helped with learning activities and homework and supervised them on the playground. I returned to the preschool for 2 more weeks to fill in for a teacher and looked after the children who were ages 3 to 4 years old. I volunteered at another daycare for a week. I helped in the class with children ages 4 to 5 years old.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, writing, painting, listening to music, learning to play guitar, photography, travelling, nature, animals, being outdoors, Taekwondo, swimming, hiking, horse riding
Comments
I am looking for a loving and kind family, willing to see me as an additional family member, rather than an employee. I would really enjoy it to develop an emotional connection with the family and child/children. Another reason why I would love to become an au pair, rather than just traveling regularly, is to give me a form of a comfort zone, in which I could feel safe and at home, with people whom I have grown to have a connection with.
Child Care Experience
I worked at a preschool with children ages 1 to 6 years old from June to November 2016. I babysat Mikayla (3mths) from January 2014 to January 2017. I prepared meals and bottles for her, read to her and played and did counting and ABC's with her. I have babysat Jaydon (7) since January 2017 once a week.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, music, being outdoors, nature, adventurous activities, socializing, running, tennis, shopping, have coffee with friends, spend time with family
Comments
I work at a preschool with children of different ages. I have worked with the age group 3 to 4 years old and I help them color, read them books and explain pictures to them. I also worked with the age group 5 to 6 years old. I really enjoy my time working as a teacher and seeing their faces light up when they accomplish something or when we do activities together.
Child Care Experience
As part of my studies to become a foundation phase teacher, I worked at 4 primary schools between January and August 2015. My responsibilities at the schools included: teaching, entertaining, supervising, mentoring and caring for the children. I have babysat Benjamin (1), Samuel (3) and Gabriel (8) since May 2017. I prepared meals, picked them up from school and we did activities together. I have also taken care of Michelle (1) and Micheal (5) since June 2016 when needed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Baking, cooking, painting, drawing, gardening, scuba diving, swimming, dancing, ballet, tap, jazz, reading, netball
Comments
I studied to be a foundation phase teacher, and have always loved children. I take great interest in their development and love seeing and helping them grow into the people they are supposed to be. I was lucky enough to spend a great deal of time with children during my time studying as I had to be a student teacher at four different schools, for a significant amount of time. My goal for the future is to one day have my own play school in Cape Town. I want to provide a safe space for children to grow and discover themselves.