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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 Lukas (8) and Simon (10) from January to December 2022. I picked them up from school, drove then to different activities, helped with homework, prepared meals and supervised them. From June to November 2021 I looked after Lisa (8) and Jean (9). I prepared meals, bathed, put them into bed, helped with homework, entertained and followed the routine. I babysat Lene from July to November 2021, twice a week. I took her to gymnastics.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Playing hockey, hiking, baking, reading, playing piano, painting, jogging and walking.
Comments
I was a full time au pair last year and loved every second of it. I've never been abroad and would love to see new places. I've gained a lot of experience with multiple families children and acquired many skills throughout my time with them. I feel ready and capable for any challenge ahead. I would say my strengths include being reliable, a good communicator, I'm very patient, good with problem solving and very adaptable to new environments. As mentioned I have a degree in teaching and I have been a hockey and athletics coach. I am an excellent driver and I drive daily. I am so excited to become an au pair in the USA and to be a benefit to my future host family.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Thembelihle (1), Fisokuhle (7) and Sicelo (13) from December 2021 to August 2022. My duties included feeding, changing diapers, bathing, doing the laundry, assisting with homework, keeping the children entertained, and supervising. I worked at an elementary school from February to July 2021 taking care of children ages 7 to 8 years old. My duties included cutting & pasting, coloring in, supervising during break time and teaching lessons.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Watching movies, going skating, being outdoors, playing chess, watching sports on the television
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair in America as I love kids and I want to experience the American culture and I would like to teach my host family about my culture as well. I have experience working with babies and I have been a teacher’s assistant. I can help my host children with homework and school projects. I speak very well to others and I enjoy thinking out of the box. I want to create a lifelong bond with my host family. I want to grow as a person and gain more childcare experience.
Child Care Experience
From November 2018 to January 2019, I cared for Abu (6 months old). I bathed him, fed him, dressed him and put him to sleep. I worked in a daycare taking care of children ages 3 to 9 years old from August 2019 to February 2020. I prepared meals, helped with homework and entertained them. From January to July 2019, I looked after Johannes (13) and Ben (9), four times a week. I picked them up from school, helped with homework and prepared meals. I volunteered in a day care taking care of children ages Newborns and 12 months from February to April 2019. I bathed, fed, entertained and did fun activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Playing paintball, going to theme parks, being outdoors, fishing, cooking, baking, playing tennis, hockey and netball
Comments
I adore kids and working with them has always been on the cards for me. Being able to travel while doing caring for children is a bonus. I would love to learn more about my host family's culture and way of living; how they teach their children, and I would also like to learn about their beliefs. I am a very helpful person, and I am driven by dedication, commitment, and passion. I am really good at communicating, I can cook well, I enjoy being active, I speak fluently, and I have a wonderful range of childcare experience; I have more experience with infants, but I was only 13 years old at the time but having that knowledge is amazing. Through this journey, I want to learn about different cultures and languages. I can promise that your children will be in good hands. Most importantly I want to become a best friend and best big sister to my host kids.
Child Care Experience
I volunteered in a childcare center looking after children ages 4 to 24 years old with multiple disabilities from May to June 2022, five times a week. I fed, changed diapers, prepared meals, put them to sleep, washed dishes, entertained and did physiotherapy with them. In November 2021 I volunteered in a day care taking care of children ages 2 to 5 years old, five times a week. I fed them, changed diapers, prepared meals, washed dishes, entertained and put them to sleep. I volunteer in a daycare taking care of children ages 6 month to 2 years old from August to September 2022, five times a week. I fed them, changed diapers, prepared meals, entertained and put them to sleep.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Riding a bicycle, swimming, video editing, acting and hiking
Comments
I would like to use my passion and skills to work with children of another culture. I want to learn more about different cultures and see the world. I have always wanted to travel to America and this program allows me to fulfill that dream. I am patient, respectful and understanding. I am infant care qualified as I took care of children under the age of 2 years, and I have fantastic experience with children who have special needs. I also have a certificate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and I feel that this is a huge benefit for any au pair to have. I speak fluent English and I am able to communicate with others well. I enjoy bicycle riding, cooking delicious meals and I enjoy going on hikes. I would like to have a positive impact on the children that I care for during my time in America and I am so excited to become their older sister and be someone that they can look up to.
Child Care Experience
I've babysat Tristin (4) and Lodewyk (1) since January 2022. My duties include keeping the children safe, preparing meals, giving medication when needed, entertaining, bathing and changing diapers. I worked at a preschool in July 2021 taking care of children ages 4 months to 7 years old. My duties included feeding, playing games, assisting with nap time and changing diapers. Finally, I babysat Kate-Lyn (3) and SJ (8) from June to July 2022. My duties included preparing and giving meals and snacks, supervising, keeping them entertained, playing with them, giving medicine when needed, assisting with potty training and assisting with dressing.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, gardening and dancing, swimming and participated in my swimming team in high school for two years.
Comments
I am very excited to learn about other cultures. I love working with children and I would love to learn more about American history. I have great childcare experience and I have a unique way to work with them. I know how to stay calm and focused. I love adventures. I love to spend time with family and friends. I like to make new friends, I am very confident and I am determined. I am a great swimmer and I am good at communicating. I also have excellent infant care experience and I am super patient.
Child Care Experience
I've babysat Kalin (9) and Lacey (3) since June 2021. I prepare meals, feed and bath the children, entertain and play with them, put Lacey down for naps, help Kalin with homework, and put both girls to bed at night. I looked after Lian (80, Marko (4) and Luan (4) form February to December 2021. I prepared meals, helped with homework, did creative activities with them, and bathed them. I've looked after Vianka (11) since June 2021 occasionally. I prepare meals, help with homework, supervise her playtime and clean up after. Finally, I worked in a preschool from November to December 2021. I worked closely with toddlers, provided inclusive care and ensured that all safety and supervision standard were followed. I've babysat Winique (10mths) ad Anwine (3) since January 2018 occasionally.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Shopping, spending time with family and friends, exploring new places and things, playing hockey and netball
Comments
I chose to be an Au Pair in America, because I have always dreamed of going to America I want to establish warm and strong relationships with people, I want to experience a cultural exchange program, while being part of a family, I am fascinated with the American culture. I consider myself qualified to participate in the EurAupair program because I love children and enjoy spending time with them, laughing with them and playing with them.
Child Care Experience
**Kayla can provide childcare for children ages 2 years and older** From February 2020 to December 2020, I worked with 30 children (5-13) at an aftercare program. I worked with the younger kids at the aftercare. Ages between 5 and 12. Fetched them from school and walked them to the aftercare. Did lunch supervision, making sure everyone eats something. Do homework with them and help or assist with projects. Supervised on the playground. Making sure everyone is safe and if accidents happen, I can assist. Keeping kids busy with games. Since September 2022, I've been caring for a boy and a girl who are 3 and 5 years old. I've been helping out and babysitting since 2021 whenever they needed me. But I'm working for them now permanently. (two weeks on, one week off). I get the kids ready for school, give breakfast, get them dressed, drive them to school and after school activities. At home I just make sure they are safe and have everything they need. We play a lot of games. We enjoy swimming together. We always do some arts and crafts.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Beading, crafting, gel nail art, walking, hiking, shopping, gymnastics, ballet, rugby, cooking and baking.
Comments
I really love working with kids. I want to study to be a teacher when I'm done with the program. Not only do I want to experience the American culture, but I want to experience and learn more about the American school curriculum and how they teach. I think it can only benefit me knowing different school curriculums and learning/teaching methods. I want to build new relationships. I have been "working" and looking after kids since I was 13. I think I've experienced a lot with them through all the different jobs I had. I'm very comfortable and confident when working with kids. I like planning and doing activities that the kids are interested in. They would most likely want to be apart and join in if it's something they like. I'm hard working and trusting and always ready to jump in and help.
Child Care Experience
I worked in a school taking care of children ages 9 months to 6 years old from March to April 2022. I fed, changed diapers, supervised, baked, did fun activities and put them down for a nap. In July 2021 I volunteered in a hospital taking care of children ages newborn to 13 years old. Planned activities, read stories, played and did neonatal supportive care in the NICU. I volunteered in a newborn House taking care of babies newborn to 2 years old from June 2018 to June 2022, on the weekends. I did laundry, washed dishes, cleaned, played, fed and changed diapers. From January to February 2022 I worked in a school taking care of children ages 11 to 13 years old. I taught dance classes, did fun activities and assisted with sports days. I worked in a Hockey clinic taking care of children ages 13 from in February 2022. I did fun activities and motivated the students. From November 2022 to December 2022 I cared for children ages 0-2, daily. My duties were feeding, playing with children, laundry, dishes, cleaning.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Travelling, doing outdoor activities, reading, going to the gym, listening to music, socializing with friends, playing hockey, squash, tennis, and athletics.
Comments
I have dreamed of becoming an au pair in the USA since I can remember. I feel this opportunity is a meaningful way to combine my love for children, to work with, and care for children. I want to experience a different culture while sharing my proudly South African culture. I would like to gain personal growth. I am adventurous and love traveling. My first aid knowledge, sporting skills, and the fact that I am a confident driver will be of great advantage as an au pair. I have experience working with infants in a neonatal intensive care unit which is incredible experience for any au pair to have. I believe that I am easy-going, loyal, caring and kind-hearted, which will make me an au pair/ big sister with whom children feel safe, free to be themselves, and whom they can trust wholeheartedly.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Lou (5), Mies (3) and Dora (1) from September 2021 and September 2022. I played with them, prepared meals, fed them, picked them up from school, bathed them, change diapers and did their laundry. From November to December 2018, I worked in a Kindergarten taking care of children ages 1 to 6 years old. I played with them, supervised them, fed them, sang with them and did fun activities. I babysat Nusayba (4), Umaima (11) and Bilqees (14) from November to December 2018. I helped with homework, entertained them, prepared meals and supervised them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Hiking, gym, traveling, playing hockey, swimming
Comments
I would love to be a part of the exchange program in America because I always wanted to go to America and explore all the different cultures, the different states and get to know the American way of life. Being a part of this exchange program also gives me the chance to be able to share my South African culture with my new host family. As mentioned, I have a First Aid Certificate and I helped with teaching children how to swim. I am also infant care qualified and a very confident driver. I have previous au pair experience abroad which will really help me during my time as an au pair in the USA. The au pair exchange program is the perfect choice for me because I have such a big passion for childcare and love to create special memories with them that they will cherish forever and I know that going on this new chapter in America will certainly be one amazing experience.
Child Care Experience
I volunteered at a preschool from March to April 2021 five days a week taking care of children ages 4 to 6 years old. I assisted the children with toilet routine, prepared activities, aided learners that needed assistance, read stories to the children, and supervised them in the play area. I've babysat Keyante (1) since September 2020 weekly as needed. I feed and bath him, change diapers and put him down for naps. Finally, I've babysat my niece since she was born in 2012 . When she was a baby, I bottle fed her and changed diapers. Now, I play with her and help with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, listening to music, volunteering, spending time with friends and family, participating in athletics, playing soccer.
Comments
It would be a great joy helping parents in raising their children and being a part of their lives. I have a lot of experience taking care of children of different ages. I started taking care of children, while I was still at school. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a child growing up, knowing I contributed to the process. I would also like to experience other cultures and interact and participate with them. Spending time in the USA is a lifelong dream
