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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 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
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
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 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
I've been working in a daycare center with children ages 11 years old since December 2019. I keep children busy, teach them, and play with them. I've been taking care of Devan (6), Charmonique (3) and Denieke (3 months) since July 2016 for two days a week. I drive them around, prepare meals for them, help them with homework, bath them, and dress them. Between January 2015 and December 2017, I cared for Hendrik (5), Susan (4), and Zane (3 months) for 3 days a week. I prepared meals for them, packed their lunches, and got them dressed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, doing modelling, spending time outdoors, doing adrenaline sports such as zip-lining, playing hockey.
Comments
I enjoy working with children. Itâs very fun to talk, laugh, and play with them. I want to be an Au pair in the USA because I love children and want to live together with them and have a very good relationship with them and the entire host family. Also, I want to improve my English skills and learn more about American culture and its folkways. I have always had the dream to travel and to see more of the USA and by being an Au Pair and by living in a host family, this dream will come true.
Child Care Experience
Between June 2017 and July 2019 I attended a missionary project taking care of children ages 4 to 6 years old. It included entertaining them, playing with them, preparing meals, teaching them songs and keeping them safe. I have worked at church as a childminder since October 2019. I supervise and entertain children, sing and dance with them. In 2019 I did an internship at church taking care of children ages 2 to 9 years old. I kept children busy, played with them, read them and gave them meals. I used to babysit Jonathan (3), Ariella (6) and Miguel (3 months) from October to December 2019. I prepared their meals, supervised them, put them down for naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Sewing, doing arts and crafts, going to the gym, going for walks with my family, playing board games with my friends and family, spending time in nature with my family, practicing netball and hockey.
Comments
I have a natural instinct to care for other people and I also enjoy taking care of children. Cooking was part of my studies and because of that, I like taking on new challenges and adventures. I would like to do something that I have a passion for and being an Au Pair is the perfect opportunity. I want to Au Pair in the USA because I would like to learn more about American culture, customs, and traditions. It would be great to travel through the USA as well.
Child Care Experience
Since January 2019, 3 days a week, I care for Oliver (7) and Danielle (3). I prepare their meals, bath them and put them to bed. Between January 2015 and November 2018, 2 days a week, I cared for Jana (8) and Klara (5). I bathed them, fed them, helped with homework, did activities with them such as riding bicycles, playing educational games and I put them to sleep. I took care of Elmi (10 months old) from February to December 2019 for about three days a week. I fed her, changed her diapers, played with her and put her down for naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Photography, horse riding (I live on a farm), fashion, traveling, watching movies, practicing baseball and netball
Comments
I really want to make a difference in childrens lives, I love taking care of children. Seeing the world is also something I have always wanted to do. By being an au pair I get the privilege of doing both at the same time. I absolutely love taking care of children and I am very patient when it comes to children. I'm someone who likes to make jokes and who loves making memories with friends and family. I'm very loyal and trustworthy and a hard worker.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Bella (10) and Oscar (13) from February to March 2019 daily. I entertained the children, drove them to and from school, sports activities and play dates, I prepared meals, helped with homework and did light housework. I looked after Rebecca (6) and Rachael (8) from May 2017 to May 2019 occasionally. I prepared meals, kept the children entertained and helped with homework. I worked at an after school center from August to September 2019 working with children ages 6 to 9 years old. I helped the children with homework and played with them. From January 2015 to January 2017 I looked after Ysabella (8) occasionally. I entertained her, prepared meals, helped with homework, had her take a bath ad put her to bed. I also babysat Amy (11) and David (14) from January 2013 to January 2016 occasionally. I entertained them, helped with homework, prepared meals, had them take baths and go to bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Music, drama & theater, reading, walking & jogging on the beach, nutrition, cooking, puzzles, spending time with children and animals, hiking, yoga, Pilates, spinning, swimming, watching tennis, UFC rugby, netball, and football.
Comments
I am very passionate about working with children and I've dreamed of the au pair cultural exchange program for a long time and want to turn that dream into a reality. I babysat a lot in my teen years, and had a taste of the au pair experience when I did so for 2 months. I took a course (TEFL) that also enlightened me in appropriate ways of approaching different situations with different children. I consider myself not only physically qualified, but also emotionally qualified for this program. I am by nature, an empathetic, caring, and cautious being. I look out for others and enjoy giving. My strength is definitely being people-oriented. Finally, I have experience with children with special needs.
Child Care Experience
I occasionally cared for Simone (4) and Stean (9) from February 2015 to August 2019. I prepared their meals, bathed Simon, and helped Stean with homework. I worked at a primary school taking care of children between the ages of 2 and 7 years old from June to July 2019. I supervised children, entertained them and helped them with their activities. In 2018, I cared for Danielle (10) every day. I picked her up from school and took her to activities, helped her with homework, helped her to bath, prepared her meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, sewing, painting, arts and crafts, travelling, photography, hiking, camping, archery and practicing netball
Comments
Au Pairing provides the opportunity to become a part of a community and meet others. It will give me the opportunity to work with children, watching them grow and develop. I enjoy working with children and it would be beneficial to learn even more about children whilst working as an Au Pair. I want to go to the USA because I want to learn more about American culture. I want to travel and see the country and experience all the traditions hands-on with an American family.
Child Care Experience
I've been taken care of Khailo (3 months) since June 2018 on weekends and holidays. I changed his diapers, bathed him, fed him ,and took him outdoors. In 2019, I cared for Khanyeti (6) on weekends and holidays. I helped with homework, prepared meals, and played sports with him. Between September and November 2019, I cared for Giodene and Viola (11). I took them to events, did their make-up, and took pictures with them. Between August and September 2019, I cared for Leeyana (1), playing games and baking with her. I've been working in a reading club since April 2019 on Fridays. In August 2018, I worked at primary school watching children between the ages 10 to 11. It included helping teachers with preparing classes and playing games with children. Between 2012 and 2013, I helped in Sunday school assisting children with activities and playing games.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
photography, cooking, doing hair, make-up, dancing, hiking, playing hockey, tennis, swimming, and doing athletics
Comments
I choose the au pair program as a cultural exchange opportunity. I would like to be part of celebrations such as Thanksgiving, the 4th of July, Halloween, etc. It will give me the opportunity to build my self-confidence and to gain more independence. It is a mile stone for me to pursue my ambition to become a teacher because I love working with young children and teach and mentor them. I am friendly, fun, warm, thoughtful and polite. I am mature and responsible as well. I am a family-orientated person. I am quiet by nature and tend to be reserved, but I do enjoy the company of people. I enjoy being outdoors and do hikes and traveling.