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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
Since JAN 2019, I am taking care of Curtis (3 years). I am preparing meals for him, played games with him, and do a lot of arts and crafts with him. Additionally, I also help with light household chores. Since JAN 2021, I am responsible for Mikaela (7 years) whom I tutor in Mathematics, English, and Life Skills. I also taught her how to read. From OCT 2018 until DEC 2020, I was in charge of Miracle (4 years). I made food with and for him, read books to him, played with him, and also did stimulating educational activities with him. From JAN 2019 until DEC 2020, I took was responsible for a primary school children's group (ages 5 and 6 years). I planed and implemented certain activities with them, supervised them on the playground as well as after school, and generally assisted them in the classroom. From FEB until DEC 2019, I was responsible for Bible education (children between the ages 6 and 8 years). I created Bible-based activities, provided snacks for the kids, and read Bible verses to them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading, dancing, teaching, being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, skating, soccer, basketball
Comments
I would like to step out of my comfort zone, to experience a different culture whilst doing what I love best which is spending time with little ones. I am very good at communicating and have good listening skills. I also have very good problem solving skills, those are by far my favorite strengths. I would consider myself qualified to become an au pair because I have spent half my life in the presence of children. I know what they need and I am able to talk to them to find out what bothers them and how I can help them. I am stern but also very friendly.
Child Care Experience
From FEB until JUL 2018, I was in charge of a group of children in an aftercare center. The children were between 5 and 13 years old. I helped them with homework and also supervised them while eating. From JAN 2020 until FEB 2021, I took care of twins, Ava and Deklin (6 to 7 years). I supported them with their homework, cleaned up their room and after them, as well as did their laundry. From OCT 2009 until NOV 2020, I was responsible for Le-Ann (5 years) and Wian (0 to 5 years). I gave the little the bottle, fed him, changed his diapers, bathed them, and assisted the older one with her homework. From JAN until NOV 2020, I took care of Summer (4 years) and Ryder (1 years). I gave the little one also the bottle, fed him, put them to sleep, and generally took care of them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I love watching documentaries about history, doing nails, and road trips. I also used to play netball when I was in school.
Comments
I adapt quickly to every situation I am placed in. I love working with children and watching them grow. I am very patient, helpful, reliable, and I have lots of experience with children. The reason I specifically chose the USA is because I would like to experience the American culture and it is a bonus working with children while traveling.
Child Care Experience
I worked at a daycare center from September 2019 to March 2020 five days a week. I taught the children social skills, personal hygiene and basic potty training. I also planned lessons and helped the children learn through fun activities. I babysat Aiden (4) and Kaelynn (1) from June 2020 to January 2021 five days a week. I did fun activities with them such as arts and crafts, put them down for naps, prepared meals, fed and bathed them and cleaned up after. Since January 2019 I have babysat Jeandre (10) and Lana (4). I entertain them with games and fun activities, prepare meals, clean up their play area and the dishes after each mean and put the younger one down for naps. Finally, I have looked after my sister Alexandria (7) since February 2018. I pick her up from school, help her with homework, prepare meals and play with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading books, baking and cooking, listening to good music and dancing, coloring, playing netball, rugby, cricket and tennis.
Comments
I want to participate in the exchange program because I want to experience new things and learn more about different cultures and making memorable memories with my host family. I'm a reliable, trustworthy and a honest person. I work really hard and always have a positive attitude. I'm also willing to go the extra mile when needed. I love working with little ones and being around, them keeping them entertained and happy.
Child Care Experience
Between September 2018 and December 2019, I cared for Conna (6) and Layla (2) on weekends and holidays. We played together, I prepared their meals, drove them to their activities, got them ready for bed. I worked in a preschool taking care of newborns and children to 5 years old from 2016 to 2019. It included diaper changing, feeding, supervising, helping with naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Drawing, reading, listening to music, taking walks in nature, drum majorettes, dancing.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I absolutely love working with kids, as well as travel, so this is a great way to combine two of my passions. It has been a dream of mine to au pair for a long time now. I have worked with kids full time for the past three years, and I have also experience with working with different age groups.
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 am first-aid certified. From JAN 2017 until FEB 2020, I have taken care of 3 kids (3 and 6 years and 8 months). I prepared meals for them, played with them, put them down for naps, changed diapers, and helped them with homework assignments. From APR 2017 until MAR 2018, I took care of Danika and Dewald (8 and 11 years). I also helped with their homework, provided them with snacks, supervised them, and went to parks and restaurants with them. From NOV 2019 until JAN 2020, I took care of twins (5 years) and Armand (7) and Antoni (6). I took them swimming, put them to bed, changed diapers, prepared lunch for and with them, and played with them. From JUL until AUG 2016, I took care of a 3-year old and a 11-months old. I did arts and crafts with them, prepared lunches for them, and played in- as well as outdoors with them. From JAN until FEB 2016, I took care of Dylan (14) and Ryan (10). I was only with them during evening times and would take them to bed and get them ready to sleep.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading, scrapbooking, playing hockey, swimming
Comments
This program gives me the opportunity to experience and explore a new culture, while doing something I enjoy which is of course taking care of children and making a difference in their lives that's why I'd like to become an Aupair. I have had the opportunity to take care of quite a few children since the age of 14, which I believe adds to my childcare experience, and I'm willing to step out of my comfort zone and do what I have to, to be able to improve my knowledge and understanding of what it is to take care of a child. I'm hardworking and always willing to help.
Child Care Experience
I took care of Jo-Anne (7) between September and November 2020. I picked her up from school, took her to her extra curricular activities, I prepared her meals and helped her with homework. From October 2020 to January 2021, I looked after Mieke (1), Michaela (3), Jana (4), Amore and Mj (6) and Karelize (12). I sueprvised them, prepared their meals, fed them, changed diapers, we played and helped with school work. Between December 2020 and January 2021, occasionally, I babysat Ruben (8) and Ava (6). I prepared their meals, played with them and supervised them while they swam.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Photography, playing piano or guitar, writing poems and short stories, tending to plants, jogging, hockey and tennis
Comments
I want to become part of the EurAupair program because I want to experience new things. I love children and I want to teach them interesting and creative things and be their mentor. My strengths are that I am kind and very caring. I am an honest and diligent person. And I can easily adapt to any circumstances. And I know how to handle crises if they arise. I can teach piano, writing and guitar. I am creative so I can do arts and crafts. I taught Jo-Anne how to swim.
Child Care Experience
From December 2019 to March 2020, about 20 hours a week, I took care of Andrea (7). I picked her up from school, helped with homework, prepared lunch and I supervised them. In November-December 2019, about 40 hours a week, I looked after JL (10) and Zelmarie (8). I prepared their meals and assisted with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Big reader, love walking and going to the gym (any kind of physical activities), drawing with pen and pencil drawings, rugby, softball, horseback riding, dancing
Comments
I am prepared for a challenge and ready to excel in a practical role that will keep me on my toes. By interacting with children throughout the day, I want to be part in helping a child gain their confidence and in the growth of their identity. I want to be there for them whenever they need a caring ear to listen, someone who they trust to confide in with secrets and problems they may be experiencing. I am a people person and would love to be part of an American family for a while.
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
Between October 2017 and November 2019, on week days and some week-ends, I babysat Marius (from the age of 1 to 2). I prepared meals, fed him, entertained him, bathed and dressed him. From December 2017 to January 2018, daily, I took care of Fransume (9), Esme (6) and Nicki (3). I played with them, planned activities, cooked, bathed and dressed the children. Between January and August 2020, daily, I worked in a kindergarten where I helped take care of a group of children ages 3 months to 13 years old. I assisted the teacher, entertained the children, fed them and helped them go to the bathroom.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading books, doing outdoor activities, going camping, traveling to see new places, swimming, listening to different types of music, spending time with family and friends, hockey, netball, cricket, rugby, soccer and karate.
Comments
I want to become an au pair because of the love I have for children. I consider myself qualified to do this job. I have a lot of experience in this career and the love I have for children is indescribable. I have the patience to work with them. I will do my best to keep them happy and a smile on their face. I will be there to wipe the tears off their face and I will also be the one who will play with them in the mud and play with them. I would also love the opportunity to learn the USA culture and the experience to grow.
