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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 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 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
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.
Child Care Experience
I babysat both Dandre and Thyren since they were newborns from January 2007 to January 2017. I fed them, kept them active and entertained them. I looked after both Zianelle and Cherise since they were newborns from January 2009 to January 2017. I fed and bathed them, kept them busy and put them to bed. I was a teacher's assistant helping kids ages 6 to 12 years old from February 2016 until June 2017. I also babysat both Mone and Theuns since they were newborns from January 2007 to January 2016. I assisted in all general childcare related duties.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Travelling, doing sports, cooking, being creative, being active, teaching, playing cricket and hockey
Comments
Babysitting was always fun for me, and from then I wanted to do childcare. I love the kids I have babysat and liked watching them grow up before me. Each day is a new day for them. How they can be active and responding at the same time and also how fun they can be. Quality time with them is special and to relax with them is even more relaxing than anything in the world.
Child Care Experience
I've babysat 2 children (3mths, 2yrs) since October 2016. I feed and bathe them, play with them and put them to bed. I babysat Simone (12) and NJ (11) from October to November 2016. I dropped them off and picked them up from school, tutored them in math, taught them horse riding, helped them with homework and prepared them for exams. I babysat Annemarie (8) and Frederik (8) from February to October 2015. I drove them to their activities and engaged them with creative art, dramatic play and other activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Photography, dancing, singing, cooking, hunting, animals, going outdoors, horse riding, playing netball
Comments
Per a reference: "Dulandi is a well-experienced, kind hearted Au Pair. She loves the outdoors and is a true "farm girl" at heart. She is looking forward to broaden her horizons and learn more about her host family and America."
Child Care Experience
I was a dance coach to children ages 3 to 12 years old from February 2013 to October 2014. I was a Sunday school teacher for children ages 9 to 10 years old from August to November 2015. I worked at a preschool taking care of children ages 3 to 5 years old from January to February 2017. I assisted with lessons, entertained the children and taught them basic hygiene. I worked at a preschool taking care of children ages 2 to 5 years old from February to March 2017. I assisted in daily routine class, played with the children, supervised outdoor play and lunch times. I babysat Ludvig (5) from June 2016 to January 2017. I prepared his meals, put him down for a nap time, played with him and did different activities with him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Music, reading, going to the gym, playing puzzles, doing art, volunteering a schools, camping, hiking, being outdoors, playing cricket, dancing, doing gymnastics
Comments
Per a reference: "Leandri is a very sweet and gentle candidate. She has been working with children for along time and finds great joy in spending time with them. She is looking forward to learn more about America and her host family."
Child Care Experience
I've babysat Shiyanne (10) since February 2017. I pick her up from school, prepare her lunch, help with homework and take her to her activities. I worked at an aftercare center taking care of children ages 3 to 14 years old from January to March 2017. I picked up the children from school, supervised the children's lunch time, helped with homework and did different activities with them. I worked at a dance studio teaching dancing to children ages 4 to 10 years old. I've also volunteered at my church's preschool taking care of a group of 20 children since 2016. We sing and worship, tell stories and do arts and crafts related to the story.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, arts and crafts, reading, outdoors, going to the gym, fishing, being in nature, cooking, baking, painting, playing hockey and water polo, running
Comments
Per a reference: "Kyra comes highly recommended, she is fantastic with children and has a loving easy going nature. She works hard and precisely, she knows what needs to be done and does it, nothing is too much to ask. Kyra is very dependable, passionate and trustworthy. She is patient, flexible, shows initiative and is extremely mature."
Child Care Experience
I was an au pair in the Netherlands taking care of Sem (12), Carice (10) and Jurria (8) from January to December 2016. I prepared their breakfast and lunch, took the children to school, cleaned up the kitchen and did the kids laundry, picked them up from school and took them to their play dates and activities, helped the children with homework and with night time routine. I've babysat two children since they were 1 month and 3 years old since 2014. I prepare their meals, feed and bathe the younger child, help with homework and drive them to school. I've babysat a 1 year old child since January 2017. I feed and bathe the child and play with the child.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, baking, traveling, sports, culture, festivals, childcare, playing hockey, rugby, soccer and cricket
Comments
I have been an au pair in the Netherlands in 2016 and have fallen in love with my host kids. I really enjoyed my role in the family. This great experience made me want to take on a second au pair year in the USA. I am 25 years old, so very mature and independent. I have au pair experience and I know I will be a great asset to a host family as I will bring warmth to their home and support them completely in all aspects needed. What I can offer my future host family is love and care for their kids and I will bring warmth to the household. I will also teach you about my culture and bring a bit of South Africa and Holland to America.
Child Care Experience
I took care of a group of 20 children ages 10 to 14 years old from February to November 2016 while volunteering at an NGO organization that provides education and overall care for children from disadvantaged circumstances. I also volunteered at a primary school taking care of a group of 25 children ages 6 to 8 years old. I tutored, assisted in feeding and played games and sports with the children. I've babysat Bo (6) since February 2014 and Wame (5) since January 2015. I bake and cook with them, I paint, play soccer and do some light reading with them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, travelling, doing outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, painting, volunteer work, playing soccer, tennis and hockey, running and hiking
Comments
The reason I want to become an au pair is that the program encapsulates 3 of my greatest loves: children, travelling and working with people. The number one reason is that the program will afford me the pleasure of working with children which I love and enjoy. I love working with children and I cannot wait to learn from them and grow along them - because children are the best teachers.