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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 June 2018 I care for Nathan (8) and Dihan (4) on school holidays or on the weekends, getting them ready in the morning, preparing breakfast and lunch, doing outdoor and educational activities, etc. Since February 2019 I have been working at a teacher assistant at a school with children ages 3 months to 5 years. In November 2018 I was occasionally babysitting Kayn (3), Evelyn, and Kurt (6) as needed, keeping them entertained, helping with potty training, changing diapers, reading stories, taking Kurt swimming, on bike rides, etc. For a few months I have also been looking after Keanu (2.5) and Cullum (4) on school holidays. I am fist aid certified.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Running, Rugby, Netball
Comments
I am First Aid Certified. I want to become an Au pair to learn more about the American Culture and doing it while I share my passion and joy of working with children and being like an older sister that I always wanted to be. It is a great way for improving my inner strength and getting to know myself out of my comfort zone. I believe that I am qualified and that I have mother like instincts, patience and love while working with children. I have enough strength and determination to fully embrace this opportunity.
Child Care Experience
In 2018 I was a volunteer in pre-school with children 1-6 years old, I feed them, assisted them with daily routine and put them down to nap. In 2019 I was also a volunteer in pre-school with children 1.5-6 years old, I played with them, assisted them during meal time, and put them down to nap.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Singing, writing, reading, cooking, listening to music, playing soccer and field hockey
Comments
I love working with kids and I have experience working with kids, for me it's just very fulfilling to see a child grow up and know that you had a part in that. I would love to travel to the USA and experience the culture. I am reliable, patient, honest and proactive. Since discovering my love for children I decided that my long term goals in life are opening my own Day Care center and getting a teachers qualification as I work towards my dream. I believe that becoming an au pair is a great step towards my goal because of the experience I will be gaining since I will be in a completely different country I will be able to incorporate the things I learn to my Day Care center and I believe that au pairing in America would be a great advantage to have due to its diversity. It will also allow me to explore all the different cultures of America and make my dream come true to travel. I believe that I will truly be an asset to your family and I canât wait to watch your little ones learn, grow and develop in my time as your au pair.
Child Care Experience
In 2018 I have been taking care of Marne (12) and Jaden (9), I took children from school, helped them with their homework, prepared meals for them and entertained them. In 2019 I have been taking care of Oscar (16) I gave him chronic medication every day, prepared meals for him, helped him with homework, tutored him and took him to singing lessons.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listing to music, singing, reading books, traveling
Comments
**I have experience in caring with children with special needs.** Oscar-Lee, who I helped take care of, suffers from epilepsy, so I am experienced in working with children with chronic illness. I have a cousin who was born with cerebral palsy and I often help look after her. I am a very good singer, I love to be creative and I am very kind and nurturing. I truly love working with children, as it brings me a lot of joy. I want to travel, learn about new cultures and experience living in the USA. I want to learn more about who I am as a person, and I want to challenge myself and grow emotionally. I want to expand my world by making friends with people from all over the world, and I want to form very strong bonds with my host children and parents. I think that I am very kind, nurturing and giving, and all of these things will make me a good au pair.
Child Care Experience
Between January 2013 and November 2017, I was responsible for Snepilo (9) and Slindelo (4), I prepared meals for them, bathed them. Between January 2007 and December 2017, I was responsible for Entsha (12) and Anele (2), I bathed them, prepared meals for them and helped them with housekeeping.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, ice skating, planning birthday parties, playing tennis and volleyball, cooking.
Comments
I would love to become your Au Pair because I want to grow as person and I think it's a great opportunity to meet new people and experiencing other people's culture and knowing American way of life. Also I love children and I get along with the little ones very well. I would love to explore the world one day and meeting new people, learn the American lifestyle and cultures.
Child Care Experience
Between 2018-2019 I babysat Janel (1.5), I bathed her, fed her, changed her diapers, prepared bottles for her and played with her. Between 2017-2019 I cared for Jayden (10) and Miakne (8) on the weekends, I helped them with homework, prepared meals for them, played with them and supervised them while swimming. In 2018 I have been taking care of Christian (4), I prepared meals for him, played with him with educational toys. In 2018 I was responsible for Anna-Bella (6) and Reuben (3) daily, I prepared breakfast for them, dressed them, played with them and put them down to nap.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Outdoors activities, camping, fishing, watching and I play field hockey.
Comments
I have a big passion for working with children and would like to become a teacher after my year abroad. I would describe myself as reliable, friendly, positive and open-minded. Going abroad as an Au pair has been a dream of mine for several years now. I love looking after children and being part of their development. I am so excited for this new chapter in my life and cannot wait to fall in love with my new siblings.
Child Care Experience
In November 2012 I volunteered in community service program with children 4-5 years old, I supervised them, prepared meals for them, played with them and put them down to nap. Between 2015-2018 I cared for Phoebe (7), I prepared meals for her, bathed her and put her down to nap. In 2018 I have been taking care of Tamia (2) and Tia (10), I baked with them and bathed them. In 2018 I was responsible for Jorelle (2), Lee (8) and Riley (6), I played with them, bathed them and entertained them. Since 2017 I have been caring for Malachi (2), I prepared bottles for him, changed his diapers, and played with him. Between 2017-2018 I cared Hannah (8), I took her to the play-dates, helped her with homework and prepared meals for her . Since June 2018 I have been caring for Ava-Rose (2), I prepared bottles for her, bathed her, changed her diapers and played with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading and writing poetry, cooking, going to the theater, hiking, camping, anthropology, swimming.
Comments
I am a qualified summer camp facilitator, and I have worked as a full-time au pair locally. I am very creative and can do interesting projects with the children.This opportunity has presented itself at a time where the quote: âYouâll always miss 100% of the shots you do not takeâ by Wayne Gretzky rings so true. Four years ago I put my Euraupair application on hold to complete my degree and thereafter gain more childcare experience to equip me for this program. After pursuing and completing the aforementioned I have gained invaluable life skills. I am more mature, self-assured, patient and undeterred in my quest to become a teacher. It goes without saying but this program is a stepping stone towards this goal. Anthropology was one of my sub-majors at university and thus my interest in cultural exchange.
Child Care Experience
In September 2017, I did an internship in a daycare with children 3 to 6 years old, I played with them, prepared food for them and did some activities with them. Between January and February 2019, I volunteered in a kindergarten with children 3 to 9 years old. I read to them, painted with them, prepared meals for them and put them down to nap. Between 2015 and 2018, I cared for Charmi (12), Alyssa (10) and Andru (6), I played with them, took them out, bathed them and dressed them. Between 2018 and 2019, I took care of Jaco (5), I played with him and prepared meals for him. Between 2015 and 2018, I was responsible for Kendrick (7), Caleb (7), Henlu (4) and Lara (4), I watched them, played with them, took them out, bathed them and put them down to nap. In 2016 I took care of Kayla (9) and Jolandie (5) during weekends, I played with them, prepared meals for them and read them stories.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Listening to music, singing, learning about different cultures, traveling, home design, watching rugby, tennis and soccer.
Comments
I had a volunteer jobs at the kindergartens and at the day cares. I love traveling and I love children even more that is why I decided to au pair because I can do both at the same time in the beautiful country that is the USA. I consider myself qualified, because I have experience in childcare and am independent, responsible, caring, dependable and hardworking. Babies and children crawl so deep into my heart, I can not imagine a life without kids running around, laughing and making you forget about your problems even if itÍs just for a while. I am hoping to gain much more independence from my au pair experience and also gain a second family from it. It would be great to spend a year in America taking care of children, more importantly spending a year taking care of your children and being a big sister for them.
Child Care Experience
Since January 2019 I have been working at the playschool with children 2-6 years old, I planned their lessons, organized and supervised them and played with them. In 2019 I have been taking care of JP (2), I fed him, dressed him, played with him and put him down to sleep. In 2019 I have been taking care of Zakary (7), I picked him from the school and helped him with homework. In 2019 I was responsible for Blake (10) and Heath (8) I prepared meals for them, supervised them and helped them with homework. Between 2015-2018 I worked in the local hospice with children 0-15 years old, I helped them with homework, played with them and put babies down to naps. Between 2015-2018 I helped in the Creche, I cared for children 2-8 years old, I played with them and taught them the alphabet and how to count as well.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Drawing, coloring, painting, photography, cooking, going to the gym, playing netball, swimming, canoeing.
Comments
I worked weekly as an Interact community service volunteer with children. From a young age I have always been passionate about children and taking care of them and I knew I wanted to explore the world one day. I have decided to take part in the cultural exchange program in the USA, as I can combine both passions. I believe my strengths are my loving and caring nature, and the fact that I am responsible and mature. These are attributes that will help me to be a suitable candidate for the program. I am super excited to meet Americans and experience them on their home turf. I am putting my heart and soul into this Au Pair journey and I plan to make a success out of it as well as to enjoy and treasure every moment of it as there are not many girls who are as fortunate to have such an amazing opportunity and I am extremely grateful.
Child Care Experience
Since February 2016 I have been caring for Gia (6). I play with her and bath her. Since September 2018 I have been working as assistant teacher at a pre-school after care Nursery. I read to children, draw with them, play outside with them and provide assistance when children eat. Between January 2017 and November 2018 I helped in Children's Choir, I supervised children 9 to 16 years old. I took the lead and ensured their health and safety.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Singing, being creative, doing handwork activities, making costumes, watching movies, swimming.
Comments
My biggest strength is to be disciplined in any projects I attempt and completion of tasks etc.By becoming an au pair I want to help the children grow and evolve in a safe and secure space, by providing loads of fun activities that also help them with skills. Make food with them to help them understand all sorts of nutrition's and benefits that some food can have and keep them save and well cared for. I want to create lasting memories not only for myself but also for the children too. Have them come to me with anything they need or have a problem with. Helping and entreating children is so much fun to me. I love seeing their faces light up when I play with them or help them learn a new skill. They truly light up my day and will always.
Child Care Experience
Currently, I babysit Declan (1) and Deanke (6) for 5 days a week and have done so since January 2019. This includes feeding them, changing Declan's diapers, playing with them, bathing them, and putting them down for naps. Since November 2018, I have watched Logan (2) about twice a week every month. This includes feeding him, changing him, bathing him, preparing meals for him, getting him to sleep, playing games with him, and reading to him. I also babysit Leane (3 mths) and have done so since January 2013 once or twice a week as needed. Now that she is older, my responsibilities include preparing lunch for her, helping her with her homework, playing with her, reading to her, bathing her, putting her to sleep, and doing arts & crafts with her. Finally, I worked at a nursery school with children ages 2 to 10 years old in July 2018 for 180 hours. This included helping with lunch time, reading to them, supervising their breaks, and entertaining them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Looking after children, cooking, baking, being outdoors, swimming, being with friends & family, watching movies, getting to know people from different backgrounds & cultures, music, languages, netball, hockey, soccer, and swimming.
Comments
Firstly, as you can probably tell, I truly love being around children! It brings me a lot of joy and calmness. I think that I qualify for this program because of my abundance of experience, my love for children, and my trustworthy personality. I want to be an au pair because I have always loved getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds and I want to get to know as many people as possible from all around the world. I want to travel America, get to know the many different cultures and experience life in one of the most wonderful countries. I want to form a strong bond with my host family and I want them to become my friends for life! Finally, I want to mention that I have experience taking care of children with special needs.