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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
I have watched Temieke (9) since October 2017 after school for about 5 hours. I take her to her extra classes, make her lunch and sometimes dinner, help her with homework, I supervise her while I work at the pre-school until I finish working. I worked at this preschool from January to March 2018 five days a week full time. The children here were age 2 months to 6 years old. My responsibilities included taking care of the babies, feeding them, putting them down for naps, changing diapers, and preparing various stimulation activities.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Sports, kickboxing, boxing, netball, outdoor activities, playing educational games with children, softball, and being active.
Comments
I adore working with children; they are my passion. I would love to be an au pair in the USA, to experience a new culture, to be part of a family, and to make a difference in the lives I touch. This would be a great opportunity to see the world and meet new people while doing what I love.
Child Care Experience
I was a volunteer at a daycare center during school holidays where the children were 6 months to 6 years old from January 2017 to February 2018. My responsibilities here included supervising the children, playing with them, caring for their needs, and assisting them based on their age. Currently, I babysit Leney (5), Thys (3), and Cherien (11mths) about once a month, as needed. I have babysat them since March 2017 and doing things such as supervise them, play with them, feed them, dress them, and teach them. I also babysit SJ (8) and Elanie (4) about once a month ever since February 2017. I am in charge of supervising them, preparing meals for them, bathing them, and putting them to bed. Finally, since February 2017, I have tutored Dane (15). I do this twice a week and also help him complete his homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Photography, cooking and baking, working out, athletics, and netball.
Comments
I love children and the joy they bring to everyone's life. I want to experience how other cultures live and experience life abroad. I am a firm person but have a very soft heart. Being an au pair is an opportunity to see more than what we have and explore a new world. I am proud to say that I have completed my level 1 in first aid. I am very creative and that leads me to do a lot of arts and crafts. I enjoy baking and teaching children the technique and different tastes that you get in life. I am interested in all the different cultures.
Child Care Experience
I have babysat Anika (2), Deidre (5), and Marike (10) since February 2016 until now. I usually do this weekly for about 4 hours. This typically includes supervising them, helping them with homework, playing outside with them, doing arts and crafts with them, bathing them, keeping them entertained, and helping them swim and play netball. Since May 2015, I have also babysat Edwin (10) and DW (12) for about 4 hours a week. I typically drive them around to school activities, help them with homework, keep them entertained, supervise them while their mother is working, prepare food for them, and also do light housekeeping. Since January 2014, I have worked at a school with 4 and 5 year olds with about 12 to 17 children in a classroom. I do this for 72 hours a week and my responsibilities include watching the children, preparing them for school play, and disciplining them in a loving manner.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Being in nature, horseback riding, spending time with friends, doing arts and crafts, traveling, river rafting, painting, drawing, designing clothes, cooking, baking, trying new recipes, playing hockey, tennis, soccer, netball, swimming, and watching rugby.
Comments
I have a passion for children and it's my desire to make a difference in peoples lives. I am an adventurous and ambitious person who loves experiencing other cultures and seeing the different innovative ways of living. I feel that I will be able to relate easily to USA families and adapt quickly. I am very good with children and have experience in looking after children. I would also like to learn more about the American culture and experience what it would be like to live with an American family.
Child Care Experience
I watched the Pritchard family whose children are 8 and 14 years old from January 2012 to November 2018 when needed. This included providing them with entertainment, making meals for them, and general child care activities. I babysat children at a restuarant on weekends from February 2017 to November 2018 where the children were ages 2 to 12 years old. I would provide entertainment for the children, look after them, and ensure their safety while they were at the restaurant.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Being in nature, hiking, camping, reading, writing, photography, playing softball, hockey, discuss, shot-put, netball, and swimming.
Comments
I want to be an au pair because I believe in the beauty of cultural exchange. I want to share my culture with my host family and hopefully my host family will want to learn more about South African culture. I want to be like a big sister for my host kids, contribute to the lives of my host family, and also grow a s a person.
Child Care Experience
I was a tutor for Tiani from October 2017 to March 2018, for 5 days a week. I tutored her, helped her with homework, and helped prepare her for her exams. From March to November 2018, I worked at a learning center for students with special needs and learning difficulties for 40 hours a week. I assisted in helping the children develop their ability to focus, helped them read, and helped them create effective study methods. Additionally, I motivated the children and helped with various behavioral challenges.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I love cycling, painting, sketching, arts & crafts, photography, outdoor activities, exercising, playing tennis, and racquetball.
Comments
I want to be a part of the au pair program because it would mean that I would get the opportunity to be a part of a new culture and new way of life. I would get to learn about different people in a way that is not possible through social media, documentaries, or word of mouth. I enjoy working with children and have experience working with a diverse group of children.
Child Care Experience
I watched a group of children ages 2 to 5 years old during the holidays from April to December 2018. This included feeding them, taking them to the bathroom, taking care of them, and assisting them as needed. Currently, I babysit two boys ages 3 and 4 for 4 hours a week, as needed, and have done so since June 2018. I feed them, bathe them, prepare lunch for them, change their diapers, and put them to bed. Finally, from October to December 2018, usually during weekends or as needed, I babysat Jude (5) and Lily (2). I would typically perform all of the basic tasks needed for their general well-being.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, being outdoors, camping, spending time with family, anything sporty, being active, doing adventurous activities, playing netball, and doing athletics.
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I feel that I will have a positive influence on my host family's life. I want to use this opportunity to show you more about my culture as well as learn more about yours. I love learning new things and I feel like this is a step in the right direction. I am a skilled swimmer and participated in numerous activities during my high school career including athletics and school plays.
Child Care Experience
I worked at a primary school with children ages 7 to 9 years old for 25 hours a week and children ages 8 and 9 for 6 hours a week from April to June 2018. I would help the teachers with their curriculum, help out at fundraising events, supervise the students, coach netball, supervise their games, and learn from the teachers. From July to September 2018, I worked at an all girls school with children ages 6 to 9 years old for about 26 hours a week where I would help the girls learn the curriculum, supervise them, help out at carnival day, and help teach them tennis. I also worked at Creative Academy for the month of January 2016 for 30 hours per week. The children here were 4 to 6 years old and I helped plan and present the lessons, supervised them, and played with them. Currently, I babysit Gaby (10) and Tiago (5) a few times a month, as need, and have done so since 2015. When babysitting them, I supervise their homework, entertain them, and drive them to and from their various activities. Finally, since November 2018, I have babysat Itamar (15), Evitiar (12), and Omar (7) for 3 hours a week. I take them to and from school, provide general child care, and help them with their homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, being in nature, shopping, watching movies and TV series, being with loved ones, baking, reading, teaching, swimming, netball, and softball.
Comments
I want to become part of an American family because I absolutely love young children which is why I have studied a degree in childhood development. As a 4th year student, I just completed 20 hours of practical teaching and I have thoroughly enjoyed guiding them, bonding with them, and seeing them develop and this is what I would like to do more of as an au pair. I want to be able to travel as well as learn from different people in a brand new setting. I feel like my biggest strength is patience as I believe that children need to develop at their own pace.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Taylor (3mths) from June 2018 to January 2019 on weekend afternoons, as needed. This included feeding her, bathing her, changing her diapers, putting her down for a nap, entertaining her, and giving her her bottle. From October 2018 to January 2019, I watched Lael (2mths) every Saturday, feeding him, bathing him, changing his diapers, giving him his bottle, entertaining him, and putting him down for a nap. From November to December 2016, I watched Krisite (7) and Hilanie (5) everyday for a month. This included getting them dressed, preparing meals for them, helping them with homework, and entertaining them. From January 2017 to October 2018, I worked at a daycare for children ages 3 months to 5 years old for 12 hours weekly. My responsibilities included overseeing nap time, entertaining them, giving them bottles, keeping them safe, and potty training them. From August 2018 to January 2019, I worked at a care center with children 5 years of age weekly. I prepared meals for them, helped them with homework, entertained them, and kept them safe. Finally, from July to October 2016, I babysat Nadia (12) and Rian (11) for 4 hours weekly. I prepared meals for them, did various activities with them, helped them with homework, and made sure they got to bed on time.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Bike riding, being with family and friends, reading, swimming, horseback riding, baking, playing with kids, trying new recipes, being outside in nature with my pets, exploring new places, making new friends, netball, and hockey.
Comments
When I was 13 years old, I told my mother that I wanted to become an au pair when I finished school. I love children and seeing them improve, even when it is the tiniest thing. I want to learn more about myself, meet people from around the world, and experience the American culture. I also want to improve my English. My passion is working with children; I am very good at entertaining them and keeping them busy. I especially love to make them laugh.