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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
I was an au pair in The Netherlands from September 2020 to September 2021 taking care of Melle (7) and Pijke (3). I helped the children with their morning routines and homework, dropped them off and picked them up from school, supervised playdates and sport events and did some light household chores. I babysat Grayson (1) from February to August 2020 three days a week. I changed diapers, dressed him, prepared meals and arranged activities for him. Finally, I was a Children's Ministry worker from January 2017 to August 2020 taking care of children ages 3 to 14 years old. I taught Sunday school, supervised crafts time and sang songs with the children.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, reading, singing, acting, language learning, listening to music, watching movies, swimming, hiking, playing hockey and soccer
Comments
I would love to be an au pair in the USA to discover a new culture and way of life different to mine here in South Africa as well as become a part of a family where I can help, serve and be a big sister to my host kids. I hope to make lots of friends and build relationships and learn lessons that would grow me and last a lifetime
Child Care Experience
Since October 2020, for 40 hours a week, I am a teacher's assistant and I help look after a class of children ages 5 to 7 years old. I help with children school activities, providing meals during the break, sanitizing children's tables and play area, helping kids to write and read, maintaining children safety while they are playing. From December 16, 2020 to January 23, 2021, for 40 hours a week, I looked after Rialivhuwa (1), Wandele (7), Mulisa (11) and Lesley (17). I did bottle feeding, spoon feeding, diaper changing, bathing and dressing young children, play dates and supervise, meal preparations, doing laundry, maintaining children safety while they are playing.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Traveling to different places, hiking, experimenting with cooking, I have a love for community service and helping people where I can, I also have a passion for singing and photography. I enjoy netball, soccer, running, cycling and bowling
Comments
This is an opportunity of a lifetime. I would love to experience other cultures and countries to broaden my horizon. I am a person who loves her work with children and who performs with great dedication, commitment, and ambition. I am confident around children. I am active and flexible. A creative person who is always motivated and helpful.
Child Care Experience
I coached hockey from 2015 to 2019 daily. The children were ages 6 to 13 years old and made sure they exercised correctly and safely. From Since February 2016 I've babysat Mieke (3) and Barend (1) during school holidays and on weekends. I play with the children, go for bike rides with them, help them get dressed, prepare meals, bath them and help with homework. From 2020 to 2021 I've looked after my siblings Carli (15), Benja (11) and Dricus (11). I prepare meals, drive them to school and activities and do household chores. I've looked after my cousins ages 2 to 5 years old since December 2019 during school breaks and on weekends. I've also volunteered at a kindergarten and my church's youth group.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Shopping, doing arts and crafts, going for walks with my dog, spending time with friends and family, coaching and playing hockey
Comments
I am very self-reliant and always place other's needs above mine. I am good at taking care of people. I have always helped out my parents and family members with their kids, I am currently like an au pair in my own home! I would love to spread my wings and see what I can do for other families too.
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 Sean (15), Jacques (11) and Nadia (13), for 2 hours a week between April and November 2018. I helped with homework, writing and rehearsing speeches, building projects, studies and researching and creating written tasks for school. I participated and encouraged them in indoor and outdoor activities. From February to November 2019 for 2 hours a week, I cared for Jacques (12) and Nadia (14). I helped with homework, school tasks, improving school sport skills, I aldo did household chores and taught them about responsibilities. I took care of a group of children ages 2 years old in May 2021 for 2 weeks for 22 hours a week. I fed them, we did inside activities like paint, clay, music, I changed their diapers and did outside activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, baking, cooking, fitness, exercise, calligraphy, drawing, hockey, netball
Comments
The Au Pair program is the perfect opportunity to work, travel and study abroad in the safest way possible. Au pairing gives me a chance to have a hand in a child's upbringing and to become part of a family as an "older sister". It will allow me to experience all sorts of new things in a new country. I will be able to spread my wings and be independent and responsible. I consider myself qualified because I am eager to learn, ready to face challenges and I am easily adaptable to change. I consider myself to be very mature, reliable, happy and caring.
Child Care Experience
Since February 2021, 9 hours a week, I work in an after school center in a primary school where I help children ages 7 to 13 with their homework and supervise them during playtime. From january 2017 to December 2020, Monday to Friday for 35 hours a week, I was a teacher's assistant and helped look after a class of children between the ages of 6 and 10. I helped with reading, discipline and lesson preparation. From january 2019 to January 2020 for 20 hours a week, I looked after Joane (7) and Andri (13). I picked them up form school and assisted them with homework. Between January 2018 and December 2019, 3 hours a week during church, I babysat LJ from the age of 3 months old to 2. I kept an eye on him during nap time, changed his diapers and gave him the bottle. From January to December 2014, on week-ends, I worked at Learning and Healing with Horses where I helped children 2 to 18 accept horses as a means of therapy and comfort. From January to December 2018, 2 hours a week, I helped coach a netball team of children 10 to 11. I helped develop training programs and encouraged the team.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I like reading, horse riding, swimming, hiking, spending time outdoors, athletics, playing netball, tennis and swimming
Comments
I have a deep desire and passion to not only serve families but to also contribute to the success of their children. I love to see children reach their full potential, not only academically but in all spheres of life. I am a hard worker and believe in doing everything in life with excellence. Becoming an Au Pair in the USA would mean that I am taking a step towards not only life experiences but evolving as a human being. Through this experience I know that I will look back and be grateful for the families I got to share my time with and the life changing mark that will be imprinted on my heart forever. I am looking forward to learn more about the American culture and traditions from my host family.
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 worked at a day care center from December 2020 to January 2021 daily taking care of children ages 1 to 3 years old. I helped with feeding, diaper changing and potty training and I supervised inside and outside play. I volunteered at an Early Childhood Development Centre in February 2021 taking care of children ages 4 to 5 years old. I assisted with the children's daily program and supervised them. I looked after Will (8) in August 2020 occasionally. I prepared meals, played video games and watched movies with him and went swimming with him. I babysat Amelia (2) in September 2020. I prepared meals, played with her, took her for strolls on the farm and made sure she was safe at all times. Finally, I babysat Nikki (5) from March to May 2020 occasionally. I prepared meals, baked with her, played, assisted her with virtual ballet lessons, bathed her and read bed time stories to her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Swimming, horse riding, camping, building jigsaw puzzles, reading, playing netball
Comments
It was always a dream of mine to travel to the USA to experience their diverse cultures and the buzz of the American life. Because of my love for children, becoming an au pair is the perfect opportunity to make my dreams come true, before I start studying to become a teacher. I am caring, patient, and love working with children. I have experience as a child care assistant at a our local pre-school working with ages 2 - 5 years.
Child Care Experience
In April 2017 I participated in my church's outreach program taking care of children ages 3 to 13 years old. I entertained the children with fun activities and games, and supervised them while they played. From January 2017 to December 2020 I volunteered at my church providing child care to children ages 2 to 8 years old. I played with them, did fun activities, taught them different things and tidied up after them. I volunteered at an elementary school from February to April 2021 taking care of children ages 7 to 8 years old. I helped the children with their questions, took them to PT, supervised them during recess and helped with class preparation. Since February 2019 I have taught karate at a karate center to children ages 6 to 15 years old.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, horse riding and recently started being a nail technician, playing field hockey, practicing karate
Comments
I have always had a love for children, even since I was little. Being able to spend time with children gives you a better knowledge on how a child's imagination and you get to be a part of that little dream world they have. Being an Au Pair will be the best opportunity I can ever get and it will be some of the best experience I can gain to build towards my future.
