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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
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
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
Since February 2017, I take care of Skylah (newborn). I bath her, feed her, entertain her, put her to bed and change her diapers. In December 2018, I cared for Zante (7) during the holidays for 9 hours a day. I prepared her meals, dressed her up, kept her busy, entertained her. Since June 2018, I care for Kai (1) on weekends. I bath him, feed him, play with him, change his diapers and put him to sleep. Between January 2017 and December 2019 I cared for Lunicke (3) and Angel (6). I entertained them and did arts and crafts with them. In December 2018 I watched Danika (7) for 5 days during holidays. I prepared her meals, bathed her and played with her.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Drawing, painting, reading, doing yoga, giving netball classes, baking, making treats, being outside, going for walks with my family, playing squash, hockey and netball, watching rugby and cricket.
Comments
I am first aid certified. I want to become an Au Pair since I have such a big love for children. I enjoy being independent, spending time with children and teaching them new things. I have always had a dream of seeing another country and experiencing other cultures. I consider myself qualified since I have a lot of hours looking after children of all ages, I am very patient and I have the motivation to succeed in the EurAupair program.
Child Care Experience
From January 2016 to 2018, I babysat Liam (1), Logan (1), and PJ (7) on school vacations, weekends, and evenings. This included bathing the twins, preparing meals for them, entertaining them, doing puzzles with them, reading together, and putting them to bed. Additionally, since February 2019, I have watched Mila (3) on holidays, weekends, and some evenings. I typically prepare meals for her, arrange play dates and activities for her, take care of her when she's sick, entertain her, and read to her. I also tutor Caren (10) and Philip (9) about twice a week in math and English and have done so since January 2018. Finally, since 2016 I have worked at an athletic academy that my brother and I started for kids ages 9 to 18 years old. We do this for about 10 hours a week.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Playing sports, reading, being outdoors, cooking, arts & crafts, being with friends & family, hockey, netball, athletics
Comments
I want to be an au pair in the USA because I have never traveled abroad and want to experience a new culture and country while doing something that I love: looking after children. I am qualified to do this program because of my child care experience, my love of children, my hardworking nature, and my positive attitude. I am very diligent, trustworthy, and dedicated to this program. I take instructions well and I am adaptable and dependable. I am an active person and I like to be outdoors which I believe will aid in me being a good au pair.
Child Care Experience
From May 2016 to December 2019, I babysat Hanjo (2) and Leslie-Ann (6) twice a week. This included playing with them, feeding them, driving them, and taking care of them. Additionally, from November to December 2019, I worked with 30 children ages 6 months to 5 years old at a daycare daily. I gave them meals, helped them go to the bathroom, read to them, helped them wash their face and hands, changed their diapers, and supervised them at playtime. From November 2018 to 2019, I cared for Hugo (3), occasionally, as needed. I read him books, played with him, fed him, bathed him, took care of him, and drove him around. Finally, from June to July 2019, I occasionally watched Maryke (6) and Marko (8). I fed them, bathed them, and supervised them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Being active, swimming, jogging, body boarding, going to the beach, playing with my dogs, exploring new places, playing hockey and paintball, motorcycling, ice skating, watching surf competitions, and rugby.
Comments
I want to join the au pair program because I enjoy being surrounded by children. I have a passion for children and I feel happier when I am surrounded by them. They always bring joy to my life. I want to use my abilities to help them grow emotionally. I want to go to America to have first-hand experiences of the American life and culture. I would love to participate in the au pair program to experience new things that will help me in my future endeavors. I am a responsible person with strong values. I will always try to make the children happy and try to maintain a positive atmosphere where they will feel safe. I am good at decision making and problem solving. I am a reliable, self disciplined, and motivated person. I want to contribute by giving the children my time, making them happy, and helping to raise them.
Child Care Experience
In 2019, 3 days a week, I cared for Oliver (7) and Danielle (3). I prepared meals for them, bathed 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 volunteered at a school where I took care of children ages 5 to 13 years old from October 2016 to November 2017. I assisted with activities and teaching. Between 2014 and 2016, I cared for Kyla (10) and Kylan (12) on weekends. I prepared their meals, helped them with homework, did activities with them. Between February and September 2018, I cared for Saiyen (10). My duties included teaching him in his various subjects as well as making meals for him.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, taking walks in nature, reading, spending time with family and friends, practicing volleyball.
Comments
I would love to be able to learn more about American culture and traditions. I truly love being around children and helping them learn and grow. I am very caring and patient which is important when interacting with children. I would love to develop a friendship with my host family and children for life. I believe I am qualified for this program as I have a lot of experience with children of all ages and enjoy spending my time being around children.