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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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[Read less...]Child Care Experience
I've babysat Micah (1), Malachi (2) and Joshua (6) since July 2018. My duties include feeding, preparing meals, changing diapers, bathing, dressing, assisting with homework, tutoring, playing learning activities and keeping them entertained. I've babysat Taiden (1) since Jan 2021. My duties include feeding, preparing meals, changing diapers, bathing, dressing, playing learning activities and keeping him entertained. I looked after Raulen (13) and Joshwa (10) from March 2022 to November 2023. My duties included planning activities, preparing meals, playing games, and keeping them entertained. I was a tutor to Selena (12) form August to November 2023. My duties included tutoring, planning lessons, playing learning activities and supervising.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, coloring, reading, singing, drawing, creative writing, playing volleyball, watching soccer
Comments
I would love to become an au pair because I enjoy spending time with kids. I have taken care of kids of different ages, and I would like to experience a different culture. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a beautiful country while taking care of children. For me, taking care of kids is the most rewarding experience. Through my childcare experience, I have grown and learned to cherish the little things in life. Kids have taught me to love life and enjoy every moment. With this passion for life, I would love to be a part of this delightful opportunity. Since I was a little girl, I have dreamt of visiting the USA, and I am willing to be dedicated and patient to make it happen. As a strong, hard-working woman, I am determined to give my best every day as I step into the life of being an au pair. I am also infant care qualified.
Child Care Experience
Between October and December 2023, I worked at preschool taking care of children ages 3 to 6 years old. My duties included planning activities, supervising meal and sleep time, and assisting the teacher with activities. Between June 2021 and July 2023, I cared for Ava (1). My duties included preparing meals, bathing, dressing, changing diapers, doing light house chores, picking up from the creche, playing learning activities, and keeping her entertained. Lastly, between March 2021 and July 2023, I cared for Danielle (5), Jose (4), Reid (2) and Sage (1) for 25 hours a week. My duties included preparing meals, assisting with homework, play educational activities, bathing, dressing, changing diapers, reading stories and putting to bed
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Doing arts and crafts, photography, dancing, going to the gym, running track, watching soccer and rugby.
Comments
I want to become an au pair because I love exploring new experiences and putting myself out there. I have a passion for kids and enjoy spending time with them. I believe I am qualified for this program because I am patient, understanding, loving and kind. I am able to entertain kids and connect with them. Furthermore, I would like to expand my knowledge of different cultures, become an independent woman, and enhance my childcare experience. I have a bubbly and outgoing personality, and I am very family-oriented. I possess excellent interpersonal skills and am reliable, friendly, outgoing, and kind. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I am infant care qualified and a good and confident driver.
Child Care Experience
From 01/2024 to 04/2024 I worked at a day care and cared for children ages 3 months to 5 years old for 40 hours a week. My duties include feeding, bottle feeding, changing diapers, planning activities, assisting with activities, playing learning activities, play indoor and outdoor activities, keeping the classroom clean and tidy, and supervise playtime. From 02/2024 to 03/2024 I cared for children ages 6 to 12 years old for 30 hours a week. My duties included fetching the children at school, assisting with their homework, taking them to sport activities, and supervising.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
volunteering at our penguin sanctuary, cooking, reading, listening to music, playing netball, hockey, and volleyball.
Comments
Traveling has always been one of my biggest dreams, and being an au pair will help me fulfill that dream. I chose the USA because I feel that it has a lot of opportunities for younger people, and I would love to learn about their culture and their ways of doing things. I feel qualified to be in the program because of my love for children. I am a very patient person with a soft personality that helps me connect with children faster, and I have a creative mind that can keep them entertained. I am also a very caring person and always look out for others. I have experience working with infants and I am a good and confident driver.
Child Care Experience
From January 2019 to date, I take care of Vuyo (6) and Bandiswa (1) for fifteen hours a week. I prepare meals, change diapers, assist with homework, put child down for naps and keep both children entertained. From January 2020 to December 2023, I occasionally took care of Mihle (3) and Owami (1). I changed diapers, prepared meals, gave baths, got children dressed, played outside, and kept children entertained. From June 2017 to December 2022, I took care of Zinhle (7) and Mbalie (5). I helped with homework, played, prepared meals, gave baths, got children dressed, changed diapers and kept children entertained. From June 2019 to January 2020, I helped out in Little Star Daycare Center with children from 3 to 4 years of age for twenty four hours a week. I prepared food, helped with bathroom routines, painting, put children down for naps, played outside, art & crafts, and supervised.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, biking, music, swimming, jogging, netball, rugby, spending time with family and friends
Comments
I am eager to learn more about American culture, meet new people, and learn a new language. I want to experience life in another country and gain valuable experience working with children. I am excited to share my own culture with the host family. I believe that working as an Au Pair will help me become a more independent and responsible person. I consider myself to be qualified for this program because I have been working with children for a long time. I believe that my ability to connect with children, my natural patience, and my genuine love for children are qualities that set me apart from other candidates. What I feel is my strength is that I am very patient, able to keep calm in challenging situations, maintain a positive attitude even when things get difficult, and I am flexible and willing to help out. I am good with all ages and I am infant care qualified.
Child Care Experience
From November to December 2023, I helped out at the Little Angel Nursery with children from 2 to 12 years of age for twenty five hours a week. I prepared food, assisted with indoor and outdoor activities, taught, assisted with homework and supervised playtime. From January to October 2023, I took care of Cairo (1) for eight hours weekly. I prepared food, got child dressed, changed diapers, played, gave baths, tidied the child's room and put child down for naps. From March 2020 to May 2021, I took care of Keanu (8) and Harper (3). I did homeschooling, tutoring, prepared meals, gave baths, got children dressed, played educational activities, arts and crafts and sensory, gross and fine motor skills and supervised the children. From March 2018 to December 2019, I occasionally helped out at a Nursery School with children from 3 to 7 years of age. I prepared food, did learning activities and supervised playtime.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, movies, arts & crafts, dancing, baking, swimming and spending time with family and friends
Comments
I am interested in being part of the exchange program, as I believe it will provide me with an opportunity to make new friends and gain knowledge about different cultures and beliefs. I want to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone by participating in this program. Additionally, I am excited to establish friendships with people from all over the world and create a second family in my host family. I believe that participating in this exchange program will allow me to explore and expand my knowledge in childcare, which is one of my future pursuits. I possess the necessary skills and qualifications to work with children, as I am patient, good at communicating with them, and I am infant care qualified. Furthermore, I am a confident driver and an open, honest, and bubbly person.
Child Care Experience
From December 2023 to present, I have worked in Suikerbekkies Kindergarten with children from 4 months to 5 years of age. I prepare bottles, change diapers, spoon feed the children and help get the children dressed, play with the children, put them down for naps, assist in the bathroom, supervise outside play and keep the children entertained. From January to November 2023, I occasionally took care of Jessica (14). I assisted with homework and school projects, prepared meals and assisted with house chores and light cleaning.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Baking, cooking, sports, music, hockey, rugby, netball, outdoor time and exploring new places and cultures,
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair in the USA because I enjoy working with children and have a real passion for doing activities with them. I also want to experience what it's like to live with an American family and see if America is the same as shown in movies. I chose the USA specifically as I believe it will be easier to adapt to their way of living and get to experience all of their holidays and be part of the American culture. I consider myself qualified as I am not going for the wrong reasons. I want to be part of a cultural exchange and I'm open and willing to learn more about children's development and being a big sister to younger children. I have good experience working with children and I want to gain independence and grow as a person. Overall, I want to gain experience working with children and become a better person.
Child Care Experience
From 01/2023 to 12/2023 I cared for Zachariah (4) for 52 hours a week. My duties included preparing meals, playing with Lego's, bathing, dressing, playing learning activities, reading, putting down for naps, going to the park, and keeping him entertained. From 03/2023 to 12/2023 i cared for Avayah (3) for 14 hours a week. My duties included preparing meals, playing with play dough, painting, putting down for naps and keeping her entertained. from 02/2023 to 11/2023 I volunteered at my churches outreach were I cared for children ages 3-10. My duties included praise and worship, preparing and teaching lessons, arts & crafts, giving snacks, supervising, and cleaning up afterwards. From 01/2018 to 12/2022 I cared for Kiah (7) for 25 hours a week. My duties included preparing meals, assisting with homework, make sure that he baths, and supervising.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
baking, going on walks, writing, going to the mall with my friends, watching soccer, hocky and swimming.
Comments
I am interested in becoming an Au Pair in the USA because I have always been passionate about childcare and working with children. My love for kids is one of the biggest motivators for me to pursue this opportunity. Additionally, I am excited to establish a good relationship with my host family through open and honest communication. Working with children is a joy for me, and I love interacting with people of all ages. Becoming an Au Pair in the USA will give me the chance to travel, experience different cultures and lifestyles, and develop new skills. It also provides me with an opportunity to discover myself in the process. I am confident that I will be a great Au Pair because of my patience, kindness, fun-loving nature, and caring personality. I am also a very reliable and motivated person.
Child Care Experience
From 01/2021 to 02/2024 I care for children ages 1 to 9 years old for 20 hours a week. My duties include driving, assisting with homework, preparing meals, playing learning activities, changing diapers, bathing, and supervising. From 01/2020 to 01/2024 I worked on a daycare for children aged 4 to 16 years old for 5 hours a week plus events. My duties included planning and presenting lessons, singing, dancing, arts & crafts, playing learning activities, and supervising. From 12/2020 to 12/2023I cared for Chanine (1) and Eon (1) on occasion. My duties included preparing meals, feeding, changing diapers, dressing, driving, playing, putting down for naps, and keeping them entertained.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
music, fitness, baking, painting, drawing, playing netball, trampoline squad and swimming.
Comments
I want to become an au pair to travel across the USA and learn more about American culture. I have always loved watching Disney Channel shows and movies about Hollywood and New York, and now I want to make that a reality by experiencing it for myself. I am looking for a loving family that can teach me about their culture and help me explore the USA. I have a lot of experience working with children and I really enjoy spending time with them. I love playing with kids and watching them grow. I am independent, first aid qualified, very loyal, and a good driver and swimmer. I am also good at baking and cooking. I also have experience caring for infants.
Child Care Experience
**Elizabeth can take of children older than 2 years old**. From November 2022 to January 2023, I cared for Rjik (3) and Henkie (5). My duties included preparing meals, assisting with homework, playing learning activities and keeping them entertained. From March 2019 to December 2023, I occasionally cared for Su-Mari (newborn). My duties included preparing meals, feeding, changing diapers, dressing, playing, assisting with homework, playing learning activities, baking, and keeping her entertained. From October 2018 to July 2023, I cared for Sofia (3). My duties included playing outdoor activities, playing learning activities, assisting with homework, preparing meals, bathing and getting her ready for bed. From April 2021 to October 2023, I cared for CJ (11). My duties included light housekeeping, assisting with homework, preparing meals, assisting with bedtime routine, and keeping him entertained. From March 2021 to January 2024, I cared for Ansune (5) and Ian (7). My duties included assisting with homework, preparing meals, playing games, playing outdoor activities, made sure that they bathe, and get them ready for bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Painting, cooking, being outdoors, baking, doing arts and crafts, wildlife, and reading. I like netball, and I used to play field hockey.
Comments
I want to gain independence and prove my abilities by becoming an Au Pair. This experience will expand my knowledge and skills. I have always enjoyed working with children and witnessing their growth. My strengths include reliability, trustworthiness, and going the extra mile for kids and those I work with. I believe my love for working with children is a key strength, as I enjoy watching them learn and grow every day. It is one of my biggest passions to take care of children and to teach them new skills. I will always go that extra mile for children and the people I care about. I am a patient and confident driver and have experience driving on a highway, in traffic and in the city.
Child Care Experience
From 03/2023 to 03/2023 I cared for children ages 6 months to 5 years old for 2 hours a day. My duties included teaching, feeding, changing diapers, playing outdoor activities, art and craft, playing learning activities, putting them to bed and supervising. From 01/2023 to 06/2023 i cared for Tenda (1) and Michaela (6) for 9 hours a day. My duties included changing diapers, preparing meals, feeding, bathing, dressing, outdoor activities and playing games. In 11/2023 I cared for Shaun (3) for 5 hours a day. My duties included bathing, dressing, preparing meals, picking him up from the daycare, playing games and keeping him entertained.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
swimming, painting, reading, listening to music, dancing, watching soccer, cricket and netball
Comments
I enjoy spending time with children and I am very patient with them. I chose the USA program because I want to learn about a different culture, especially the American culture. I am fascinated to witness how Americans raise their children and their way of life. I am a friendly person who is loyal and responsible. I am an active person and enjoy spending time outdoors. I am a good and confident driver, as well as infant care qualified. I want to gain another family, make memorable memories with my host family and also teach them a bit about my culture. I am family-oriented and enjoy spending time with family and friends