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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
Between 2018-2019 I babysat Janel (1.5), I bathed her, fed her, changed her diapers, prepared bottles for her and played with her. Between 2017-2019 I cared for Jayden (10) and Miakne (8) on the weekends, I helped them with homework, prepared meals for them, played with them and supervised them while swimming. In 2018 I have been taking care of Christian (4), I prepared meals for him, played with him with educational toys. In 2018 I was responsible for Anna-Bella (6) and Reuben (3) daily, I prepared breakfast for them, dressed them, played with them and put them down to nap.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Outdoors activities, camping, fishing, watching and I play field hockey.
Comments
I have a big passion for working with children and would like to become a teacher after my year abroad. I would describe myself as reliable, friendly, positive and open-minded. Going abroad as an Au pair has been a dream of mine for several years now. I love looking after children and being part of their development. I am so excited for this new chapter in my life and cannot wait to fall in love with my new siblings.
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
Currently, I babysit Declan (1) and Deanke (6) for 5 days a week and have done so since January 2019. This includes feeding them, changing Declan's diapers, playing with them, bathing them, and putting them down for naps. Since November 2018, I have watched Logan (2) about twice a week every month. This includes feeding him, changing him, bathing him, preparing meals for him, getting him to sleep, playing games with him, and reading to him. I also babysit Leane (3 mths) and have done so since January 2013 once or twice a week as needed. Now that she is older, my responsibilities include preparing lunch for her, helping her with her homework, playing with her, reading to her, bathing her, putting her to sleep, and doing arts & crafts with her. Finally, I worked at a nursery school with children ages 2 to 10 years old in July 2018 for 180 hours. This included helping with lunch time, reading to them, supervising their breaks, and entertaining them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Looking after children, cooking, baking, being outdoors, swimming, being with friends & family, watching movies, getting to know people from different backgrounds & cultures, music, languages, netball, hockey, soccer, and swimming.
Comments
Firstly, as you can probably tell, I truly love being around children! It brings me a lot of joy and calmness. I think that I qualify for this program because of my abundance of experience, my love for children, and my trustworthy personality. I want to be an au pair because I have always loved getting to know people from different cultures and backgrounds and I want to get to know as many people as possible from all around the world. I want to travel America, get to know the many different cultures and experience life in one of the most wonderful countries. I want to form a strong bond with my host family and I want them to become my friends for life! Finally, I want to mention that I have experience taking care of children with special needs.
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
Since January 2016 I have been taking working in a primary school with children 6 to 13 years old, for 7 hours a day and 5 days per week. I coached, helped them with homework, helped them with their problems, and did administrative work for the teachers. In 2015, I took care of Liv (4) and Lucca (6). This included dressing them, bathing them, feeding them, entertaining them, and taking them to school and to their other activities. Finally, from June to December 2014, I worked at a preschool with children around 3 months of age for 20 hours a week. Here, I supervised them, changed their diapers, cleaned up after them, and substituted for the teachers when they were gone.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Travelling, camping, going to nature, going to the gym, playing netball and softball, practicing athletics and Crossfit.
Comments
I want to be part of this exchange program because I enjoy working with different people. I worked as an au pair in the Netherlands for a year and upon my return to South Africa in 2016, I started working as a teacher's assistant. I want to get to know different people and the way they go forth in their everyday life. I love a new challenge and I always want to find a new way to improve my old ways of doing things. My time taking care of children really means a lot to me the fact that that little person trusts you so much to go places with you just warms me up. I want to be the motivation to children that nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it and work towards it. My ultimate goal is to be someone people can look up to.