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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
From April 2015 to May 2018, I watched Miane (3mths) at least twice each month. This included feeding her, changing her diapers, entertaining her, teaching her, helping potty train her, and maintaining her hygiene. I also volunteered in a classroom with children ages 5 to 6 years old for the month of April 2018. Here, I helped with class lessons, helped with art activities, disciplined in class, and supervised the children when they were outside on their breaks.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Taking care of children, horseback riding, traveling, going to the gym, jogging, and playing guitar.
Comments
I want to be an au pair because being a part of someone's life, like a child's, to help them grow and develop, while also growing at the same time makes me very happy knowing that I did that. I believe that every child needs a role-model in their life like a bigger sister and I would like to be that. I feel my strengths are that I can help kids learn and have fun at the same time, give them love and a listening ear, a heart to understand them, and arms to hug them. I want to au pair in the USA because I want to learn more about the American culture and traditions. It would be the best opportunity to learn about the American way of life by doing things in an American family.
Child Care Experience
Between January 2015 - November 2017, I took care of Jessie (4) and Jaymie (7), I bathed them, prepared meals for them and played with them. Between February 2017 - May 2019 I cared for Tiya (4), Rahil (6) and Kira (8), I bathed them, fed them, entertained them, took them to the play-dates and baking with them. Since December 2016 I have been working as a camp counselor with children between 7-15 years old, I played with them, organized activities for them, supervised them during meal time and bed time.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Swimming, going to the nature, camping, fishing, reading, writing, drawing, singing, cooking, going to the gym.
Comments
I love travelling and experiencing new traditions, cultures, languages and ways of life. The USA is a country filled with many groups of people and I can't wait to experience this diversity and learn about many new cultures. I also want to travel around the country and experience as much as possible while I am there. I am very good with children, they love me and I truly love them! I think my experience and my love for children makes me a good candidate for this program. I have babysat for many years, and I believe that being a camp counselor shows how capable I am looking after children of most age groups. I want to become close to my host family and I want to make many new friends while I am living in the USA.
Child Care Experience
Between January 2013 and March 2017, daily, I cared for children between the ages of 3 months to 16 years old. I entertained them, organized activities for them and tutored them. Between June 2012 and November 2013, 10 hours a week, I took care of Monique (12). I tutored her, prepared her for test and drove her home from and to school. Since July 2018, for 45 hours week, I work as a primary school teacher. I teach 1st Grade.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Fashion, art, entertainment, being creative, hiking, outdoor activities, watching movies, playing softball and netball.
Comments
I am currently a teacher at a primary school. I hold a Post- graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Development. At the school at teach at, I coach soccer, netball, hockey, and chess. I love working with children, being adventurous and trying new things. Through this program, I not only want to fulfill my dream of experiencing other cultures but also enriching children's lives and touching them in a way that will make a difference. I feel that being a teacher makes me more compassionate to the needs of learners both in their daily lives and education. It has always been a dream of mine to live and work in a foreign country and I am excited that it will become a reality soon. I hope to learn more about your familyâs culture and I can teach your family a little about mine.
Child Care Experience
From November 2017 to March 2018, I worked at an Indoor Play Center with children ages 10 months to 6 years old, 3 to 5 times a week. Here, I checked the children in when they arrived, played with them, monitored them, fed them, and kept them busy and entertained. Additionally, from January to December 2017, I babysat Emily (3) and Jason (4), occasionally, as needed. I bathed them, fed them, played with them, and put them to bed. From January 2007 to December 2010 for one week a year, I worked in my church with a group of 5 to 10 children. Here, I helped them during the holidays and played with the kids. From June to August 2010, I babysat Chelsea (10 mths), and Teagan (1) for 8 hours a week. I would look after the girls, give them lunch and their bottles, entertain them, and make sure they are safe. Furthermore, I was a child minder at a restaurant for 15 hours a week from May to October 2017. This included watching the children and playing with them while their parents were at lunch or dinner. Finally, for 50 hours a week for the month of August 2017, I babysat Sebastian (8 mths). I fed him, changed him, read stories to him, played with him, and made sure he napped.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Going for walks, swimming, paddle boarding, painting, reading, spending time with friends & family, and watching soccer.
Comments
I would love to be able to learn more about the American culture and way of living. I want to learn more about the traditions, customs, and history, as well. It would be great to experience the USA and to travel to different parts of the country. I love looking after children and helping them learn and grow as people. I have always found working with children to be the most rewarding job. I am very caring and I have a lot of patience which is important when working with children. I am a loving & nurturing person with good people skills. I would be a great addition to your family because I am also super hygienic & tidy.
Child Care Experience
From February 2016 until September 2019, I have been an au pair for Christopher (12) and Chloe (7) for about 20 hours a week. This included fetching them from school, feeding them lunch, helping them with their homework, taking them to after school activities, and bathing them. From July 2017 to 2018, I babysat Karen (12) and Jackie (9) for about 3 hours a week. I kept them busy, entertained them, and fed them snacks and drinks. Additionally, during this time I also watched Reighardt (11) and Jani (8) and Anright (8) and Dreiden (6). Finally, I worked at a congregation with children ages 3 to 10 years old for about 2 to 3 days a month. Here, I prepared their lessons for the week, presented it to them, taught them creative activities, assisted the presenter, and communicated with the parents.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, listening to music, organizing, planning, reading, socializing, netball, cricket, and tennis.
Comments
It has been a dream of mine for a long time to au pair abroad and has always been something I have been working towards and I finally now have the opportunity. I believe I am qualified for the program because of my many years of experience, but not just that, I have always know that I will be working with children, and by au pairing I have received a glimpse into my future. I am a well situated and mature young woman who believes that she has the skill set to adjust in the new environment and also to give myself fully in order to invest in the lives of the children I am working with. I am a good planner and organizer, and time investment is very important to me. I know that the impact that I will have on the children will be small compared to the large impact that they will have on my life. Finally, I want to mention that I am first aid certified.
Child Care Experience
Between January and October 2018 I occasionally babysat Christi (10). I drove her, taught her music theory and gave her recorder lessons. I worked at school with a group of kids ages 9 to 11 years old four days a week. I taught children dancing and I choreographed dances for the school play. From January 2018 to November 2019 I took care of Jana (9), Schalk (11) and Francois (12). I taught them piano, entertained them and supervised them. Since February 2018 I have been caring for Andre (13), Huib (12) and Willem (10). I help them with homework and drive them to activities. Between April and November 2017 I babysat Juwann (8 months) and Ewan (3) about 15 hours a week. I prepared meals for them, changed Juwann's diapers and gave him bottles, entertained both of them, bathed them and put them down for naps. In June 2018 I took care of Karien (5) and Christian (1). I drove them to and from play dates, dressed them up, prepared them for bed, entertained them, changed Christian's diapers and fed him. I also used to give piano lessons to Manje (9) from March to October 2019.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading books, listening to music, making music, hiking, writing, learning new things, teaching others new things, playing netball, playing field hockey, doing ballet.
Comments
I am currently busy learning ASL (American Sign Language) because my biggest dream is to work with children with hearing impairments so I can make a difference in their lives. I love working with children. At the end of 2018, I started teaching music, I've sparked a love for music in the children I teach. It warms my heart to know that I have a positive effect on children's lives. I would like to keep having an impact on children's lives. I find joy in teaching children new things and also learning things from them. I want to Au Pair in the USA because it would be an amazing opportunity to learn more about American culture, traditions, and ways of living. It would be great to see the country, meet new people and travel.