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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 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 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 have been babysitting since a young age. Between July 2015 and July 2019, 1 week per year, I worked in a Holiday Club watching children ages 3 to 13 years old. I supervised children, prepared their meals and made sure they were safe. Between May and September 2018, I cared for Ethan (3) at times. It included meal preparation, entertaining, bathing and getting him ready for bed. In December 2018, I cared for Quinn-Lee (6 months old), changing her diapers, giving her bottles, putting her down for naps. As she had displaced hips she needed extra care.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Spending time outdoors, camping, traveling to new places, spending time with family and friends, swimming, playing water polo and hockey, watching tennis, rugby and motor racing. My favourite TV Series of all times are Chicago Fire and Chicago Med.
Comments
I am a certified Level 2 First Aider and a trained fire fighter and have used these skills numerous times in my community. My passions in life are travelling to new places and taking care of kids. I want to make people's life easier for them where I can. The USA program will make it possible to combine both my passions. I want to be the big sister from South Africa. I am confident and when I am entrusted with responsibilities, I am determined to do my best at all times.
Child Care Experience
In January 2020, I cared Bryan (6) and Loannes (4). I played with them and entertained them, prepared meals, put Loannes down for naps, cleaned after them. I have been caring for Reza (7) and Naseeah (8) since January 2020. I keep them entertained and help them with homework. I worked for a horse riding club teaching children ages 4 to 10 years old from April to July 2017. Between 2014 and 2019, I occasionally watched Bert (11), Stephan (7), Carina (6) and Lia (4). It included playing with them, cleaning up, bathing, meal preparation. Lastly, I occasionally watched Minke (4) in April 2015. I played with her, prepared dinner for her and put her to sleep.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, painting, baking, photography, horseback riding, playing netball, swimming
Comments
I am first aid certified and I am a strong swimmer and can help to teach children how to swim. I love children and I have lots of patience with them. I also think that being an au pair is a great opportunity to experience different cultures. What better way to do two of the things that I love simultaneously? I hope to learn more about American culture and to make some new friends. I believe that this will be a rewarding and wonderful experience.
Child Care Experience
Between April and May 2019 I cared for Zama (1) for 3 days a week. It included bathing, entertaining, feeding, diaper changing, putting down for naps. Between March and May 2019 I cared for Hafsa (2) and Rahma (5) on weekends. I prepared meals for them, cleaned after them and entertained them. I worked at a daycare taking care of children ages 2 to 3 years old in February and March 2019. It included feeding, teaching, diaper changing and accompanying them to the bathroom. Between June and December 2019 I cared for Skyler (10), helping with homework and entertaining him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Hiking, painting, drawing, walking, skating, swimming, practicing soccer
Comments
I am first aid certified. I've always wanted to be an au pair as a little girl since I've had family members who've done it in the past. I've always felt the need to help children and support them through anything. Choosing the Au pair program allows me to be part of your child's life on a daily basis and it's also a way for me to learn new things and to also teach your children about a new culture and new languages. My best traits are always helping out and working under pressure and to make the best out of any situation.
Child Care Experience
In January 2020 I worked in a daycare taking care of children ages 4 months to 6 years old for 45 hours/week. My responsibilities were feeding babies, diaper changing, putting children down for naps, playing with them. Between November 2019 - March 2020 I worked at an after school care assisting children ages 7 to 15 years old. I helped them with homework, prepared lunch for them, helped with school projects, supervised them. I also worked in a daycare for 20 hours/week caring for children ages 4 months to 6 years old. I helped with feeding and changing diapers, did sensory activities with babies, supervised children. I looked after a baby (2 mo) from September to November 2020 occasionally. I fed him bottles, changed diapers, put him down for naps and went for walks with him in a stroller. I also babysat another baby (4 mo) from March to August for 40 hours a week. I entertained him, changed diapers, fed bottles, bathed him and put him down for naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Acting, drama, singing, reading, spending time with friends and family, playing pool, swimming, watching Rugby.
Comments
I would love to form a close bond with my host family. Because I have never been abroad, it would be a great experience being part of other traditions other than my own. I believe that I can only benefit in life by traveling and experiencing things outside my comfort zone. I love working with kids and I currently work as teacher's assistant. I would love to be an Au pair and role model to my host family's kids.
Child Care Experience
Between January and October 2018, I was an au pair in the Netherlands where I took care of Jeroen (7) and Edwin (5) for 30 hours a week. I made them breakfast and packed their lunch bags, I got them ready for school, took them to school, picked them up and took them to their after school activities. I organized playdates, made dinner, put them to bad and we did arts and crafts. Since February 2019, weekdays for 8 hours a day, I babysat Danie since he was 3 months old. I fed him and bathed him, changed diapers and put him down for naps. From June to October 2019, every afternoons after school for 4 hours a day, I looked after Danielle (9). I helped with homework and school projects. Between May 2019 and January 2020, for 25 hours a week, I took care of Wessel (13), Dawie (8) and Daniel (9). I made their lunch, played with them and helped with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy reading, listening to music, photography, I love animals, and I enjoy learning something new and singing in my free time, I like hockey, tennis, motor sports and rugby.
Comments
I am quite curious about the American culture. It was always a dream to travel in the USA and I believe that doing the program will give me the opportunity to do so. I do like working with children and I like learning new things. The Au Pair program combines the two. I can take care of children and learn more about their culture and they can also learn about mine. I consider myself qualified because I have the required child care hours. I also have experience taking care of different age groups. I can adapt really quickly to a new place and I have a lot of patience.
Child Care Experience
From April to October 2019, once a week, I looked after children (3 to 15 years old) in a restaurant while their parents were having dinner. I entertained them, supplied them with crayons and paper to draw on and tidied the play area. In March 2020, Monday to Friday, 6 hours a day, I took care of a group of children between the ages of 3 and 5. We did arts and crafts, played educational games and ensured children are safe at all times. From December 2019 to January 2020, 2 days a week for 10 hours a week, I babysat Aleah (2) and RW (4). I prepared their meals, entertained them and played with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy reading , socializing with friends and family, having dinner with the ones I love and spending time outdoors. I also enjoy doing arts and crafts. I enjoy playing tennis and netball.
Comments
**I am still working on getting my Driver's License** I want to experience living in another country. I consider myself qualified because I have looked after various of children whether at a creche or private. I love spending time with children. My strengths are patience , my compassion , reliability and my trustworthiness. I enjoy looking after children and it would be amazing to do so in another country where I can learn more about the culture, traditions and American way of life. I am very good at and enjoy doing arts and crafts and can assist children to be crafty.
Child Care Experience
From May until June 2020, I took care of children in a daycare center between the ages 6 moths and 6 years. I helped with preparing food, played with the children, ensured their safety at all times, and read stories to them. From April until December 2019, I worked in a different daycare center taking care of kids and teenagers between the ages 7 and 16. I was tutoring them, helping with their homework, preparing meals for large groups of children and teenagers, did in- as well as outdoor activities with them, provided first-aid if needed, and assisted them with assignments. From August 2018 until July 2019, I was working for the Free State Welfare Organization as a volunteer. There, I took care of kids and teenagers between 9 months and 17 years. I entertained the kids, provided meals for them, and kept them safe in all activities we would plan.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
baking, reading, listening to music, playing video games, yoga, swimming, playing cricket
Comments
I enjoy meeting new people, learning about new cultures and enjoy experiencing new things. I am a dedicated worker and always find a way to solve a problem. I have plenty of experience working with children of all ages and have no doubt in my abilities. The reason that I want to become an Au Pair is so that I can learn more about myself and experience new people and different cultures, which has always fascinated me. I love working with children of all ages and I truly believe that I would make a great Au Pair. I cannot wait for my journey in the USA to begin because I would like to learn more about the American culture and experience life from an American point of view.
Child Care Experience
I've babysat Elzabe (4) and Alida (8) since January 2019 every second week 2 hours a day. Prepare meals, feed, bath, stimulate them with educational games, play with and entertain them and help with school work. Since January 2016 I've been a youth mentor at my congregations youth camps taking care of children ages 3 to 18 years old. My responsibilities are keeping groups of toddlers, children and teenagers safe, preparing food and snacks, doing physical exercise like walking, counseling children between 6-12 years, planning of activities, group counselor during Bible study and youth camps, motivating children to take part. Finally, from Feb to March 2020 I was a teacher's assistant for grade 1 class.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, listening music, watching movies, exploring outdoors, taking long walks, going to parks and spending time with my friends and family. I play netball, and participate in athletics, but like to watch and try any sport.
Comments
I want to experience new parts of the world, new people and their culture and habits. I am strong willed and independent, and like to spend time with kids and help their development and skills. I am patient with kids and like doing activities with them. I am a friendly, loving, kind hearted and caring person and always want the best for others. I support people in whatever way I can and whenever I can. I like to give advice when possible or just be a shoulder to cry on. I am also good with children and hearing them laugh is one of my favorite things because of it's pureness. I would like to Au Pair in the USA as it gives me the opportunity to do something that I love and enjoy - which is looking after children and to learn more about the American culture. I am looking forward to learn more about the American customs, traditions and way of life.