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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 2 boys ages 1 month and 4 years from February 2007 to August 2011. I babysat a girl (1mth) from October 2010 to January 2012. I took care of her in the evenings giving her a bath and putting her to bed. I babysat 2 children ages 4 and 8 from August 2010 to January 2012. I babysat a girl from February 2008 to July 2009 a few hours a week. I worked at a day care center taking care of children ages 6 months to 4 years old from January to March 2017. My duties were feeding, bathing, putting them down naps, crafts and cleaning after the children. I also worked at a kindergarten from April to June 2017. I potty trained the children and helped them with toilet routine, fed them, cleaned and played with them. I babysat a 3 year old from May to July 2017 on weekends. I took her to the park, watched movies, did arts and crafts and made up songs with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, music, dancing, socializing, playing hockey and soccer, swimming
Comments
I would like to do Au pair since it is one of my strengths and I love working with kids and it is my passion. I have my way of teaching them new things and also helping them with things they need.
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 babysat a 5 month old boy from May to November 2006. I assisted in all general childcare duties such as feeding, entertaining, bathing and putting him to sleep. I babysat a 9 year old child from February to April 2017 on weekends and after school. I picked the child up from school and assisted with homework. I worked at a preschool from June to July 2017 taking care of children ages 1 to 2 years old. I made sure the children were eating during breakfast, participated and assisted in activities such as changing diapers, muscle training, listening skills, coordination, concentration activities and story time.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Art, photography, poetry, sketching, writing, recording music, hiking, walking, jogging
Comments
I am patient, with a laugh-with-life sense of humor. One cannot take themselves too seriously when surrounded by cheerful kids. It is impossible (do not try this at home). Being an au pair would broaden my knowledge of different cultures and as I would be teaching English in Asia after my time in America, this will help me greatly. This will also allow me to be immersed in a different culture and support these future endeavors. Caring for them would be bliss (on most days). Children have a courageous, natural style to life. A trade I can be certain will shape me into a stronger person and an even better artist.
Child Care Experience
I worked for a holiday club from July to August 2015 taking care of children ages 6 to 13 years old. I drove the children, read stories, did crafts and sports with them and prepared meals. I babysat two children ages 10 months and 6 years old from August 2016 to January 2017. I helped with all childcare related duties. I babysat two children ages 11 and 15 years old from January to December 2015. I drove them, prepared meals and helped with homework. I babysat Axel (10mths) and Mia (6) from October 2016 to January 2017.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, horseback riding, spending time with family, fishing, cooking, baking, doing nail art, scrap books and DIY projects, going outdoors, playing cricket
Comments
I love working with children and spending time with them. I love to teach children new things myself such as a new culture. I always keep on trying if I first don't get something right for the first time. I love seeing others happy. I go the extra mile and I am very hardworking and polite. I have a first aid certificate and I've worked with a child who has Down syndrome.
Child Care Experience
I babysat Erik (10) during the month of September 2012. I babysat Janco (13) from January to December 2015. I helped him with his homework. I worked at an after school program taking care of children ages 3 to 13 years old. I babysat Larissa (12) and Aiden (7) during the month of September 2012. I babysat Megan (13) and Sam during the month of June 2015. I was a teacher's assistant for a 2nd grade class working with a group of 25 children from January to March 2016.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Painting, doing arts and crafts, reading, baking, cooking extraordinary meals, visiting museums, travelling and experiencing new cultures, practicing karate, playing netball
Comments
Per a reference: "Danell is creative and lovable. She's always busy planning new activities to do, she has no problem to get down on her "knees" to play with the children. Her cooking skills are great, and best of all , Janco loves spending time with her because she makes him feel comfortable and relaxed."