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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've babysat Amia (1) since August 2021. My duties include picking Amia up from school and driving Amia to extra mural activities, assisting with homework and preparing meals. I've cared for Isabella (8) and Roedolf (13) since September 2021. My duties include picking them up from school and driving them to extra mural activities, assisting with homework, and preparing meals and supervising. I babysat Shan (4) from January 2017 to April 2023. My duties include work, assisting with bath routine and assisting with bedtime routine. I've babysat Ben (1) and Daniel (8) since June 2022 occasionally. My duties include picking them up from school, feeding, bathing, dressing, changing diapers, playing and doing light household chores.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Walking my dog, reading, watching movies, volunteering, going to the gym, running, playing tennis and netball, watching rugby
Comments
I am very adventurous and outgoing. I think this a great opportunity for me to learn new things and push myself to a greater level. I am a very hard working person if I sign up for something I do it 100 percent. I am always willing to lend a helping hand. I think it is very important to raise children with good morals and standards. I want to get to know myself better and learn new skills and life experiences. I am a very loving and caring person who loves the nature and learning new things. I have good morals and standards. I am very passionate about completing my time as an au pair well. I am a good and confident driver and have experience driving with kids in the car. I enjoy keeping active with kids and I like swimming with them.
Child Care Experience
From February to March 2023, I helped out in a daycare with children from 4-8 months of age. I supervised during meal time, changed diapers, entertained, assisted the babies in their walking, singing, and put the babies down for naps. From January 2022 to February 2023, I took care of Praise (1). I changed diapers, played, gave baths, gave food and put child down for naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, baking, reading, deejaying, soccer and swimming
Comments
I want to explore the world and experience different cultures from different perspectives, meet new people and share with them what I have learnt so far in life about my culture and values whilst they teach me new things too. Being an au pair will allow me to gain independence at a young age while getting even more experience with childcare. I am qualified because I have a passion for nurturing little kids and their development. I feel that my strengths are taking care of kids under any circumstances and I am able to adapt fast to any child. I am a very outgoing, talkative person that loves to be adventurous and try out new things. I love to be around people and have a lot of fun just doing anything. I love swimming and I am a confident and good driver. I also value honesty and communication.
Child Care Experience
In January 2020, I cared for Owethu (newborn). My duties included preparing formula, bottle feeding, changing diapers and putting Owethu down for a nap. In June 2022, I cared for Mphoentle (2). My duties included preparing formula, bottle feeding, changing diapers and putting Owethu down for a nap. In March 2023, I worked at a daycare center. My duties included preparing class activities, teaching, singing, feeding, playing, changing diapers, putting the children down for naps and keeping the classroom clean and tidy. From December 2012 to December 2015, I cared for Galaletsang (7) and Lerato (4). My duties included preparing meals, dressing, playing, supervising and keeping them entertained. From July to August 2023, I cared at Thuta daycare center with children between 3 months and 2 years old.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, hiking, swimming, music, movies, baking, exercising, dancing and hiking
Comments
Being an Au Pair will help me to grow and be more independent. Au pairing has everything that I love which is children, traveling and cultural exchange. I learned a lot about cultural exchange in tertiary education and I was interested in it. I consider myself qualified because I have all the experience that is needed when it comes to children, I have the patience and love for children. I want try out different kinds of food and make friends from other countries. I am a hard worker, disciplined caring, reliable, creative and patient. As mentioned, I have a diploma in Language Practice, Child Care & Child Health Certificate. I also have a life skills Certificate and a Grade 1 to 3 play based Learning Course Certificate. I believe that I can make a really beneficial impact in your children's lives.
Child Care Experience
From 07/2022 to 01/2023 I cared for Akhanya (1 month) for 16 hours a week. My duties included preparing meals, changing diapers, putting Akhanya down for a nap, playing, supervising. From 02/2023 to 03/2023 I cared for Junior (5) for 30 hours a week. My duties included washing clothes, preparing meals and assisting with homework. From 04/2018 to 03/2023 I cared for Melusi (5) for 30 hours a week. My duties included washing clothes, preparing meals and assisting with homework. From 11/2021 to present I care for Church (1) for 2 hours a week. My duties include supervising, putting Church down for naps, taking Church to the rest room, giving Church water and entertaining. From 04/2018 to present I cared for Lonwabo (1) for 28 hours a week.My duties include changing diapers, bathing, feeding, playing, putting Lonwabo down for naps and supervising.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
baking, cooking, reading, music, swimming, dancing, watching movies, Netball and I like watching Soccer.
Comments
The reason why I want to become an au pair is because I want to be independent and gain experience from a different perspective. I’ve always been comfortable with having children around me and travelling the world is my biggest dream. I believe I’m qualified to become an au pair because I have excellent knowledge about children and their behavior. I can teach children important qualities such as sharing, caring and loving one another. My strength is patience as when it comes to children one should be patient and understanding. My other strength is that I have good time management and I am a good and confident driver.
Child Care Experience
From 03/2020 to 03/2021 I cared for children ages 1-2 years old for 40 hours a week. My duties included preparing bottles, feeding, planning educational activities, playing, changing diapers, supervising. From 09/2021 to 09/2022I cared for children ages 3 months to 3 years old for 21 hours a week. My duties included changing diapers, preparing bottles, feeding, burping, potty training, playing, putting down for naps, playing educational activities, lesson planning, and supervision. From 04/2021 to 08/2021 i cared for children ages 3 months to 2 years for 40 hours a week. My duties included feeding, bottle feeding, burping, potty training, changing diapers, putting down for naps, doing educational activities, stimulating activities, preparing bottles, supervision at all times, and lesson planning. From 03/2022 to 06/2022 was a hockey coach for children ages 14-15 for 3 hours a week. My duties included planning lessons, teaching warm up techniques, ball techniques, supervising and teaching them new skills.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
baking, dancing, swimming, music, hockey, netball and watching rugby
Comments
I have a love for children and would love to experience how children are raised around the world. I would like to better my knowledge and skills when it comes to children. I have a passion for working with children and it brings me so much joy to know that I can have part in their upbringing and that I am also able to teach them new skills. I have great leadership skills and I value open communication. I am an outgoing and talkative person who likes to have fun, but I am also good at problem solving. I am a very good and confident driver and I am infant care qualified.
Child Care Experience
From June 2016 to November 2020, I cared for Brandon (3). My duties included playing, doing laundry and preparing meals. From October 2022 to April 2023, I cared for Lwandle (4). My duties included playing, doing laundry, preparing meals, bathing and putting him to bed. I have been caring for Luthando (8) and Lisakhanya (5 months) since February 2016. My duties include doing laundry, bathing, preparing meals, playing, changing diapers, bottle feeding, dressing and doing school preparations.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, cooking, baking, sketching, painting, writing, reading poetry, hiking, listening to music, watching movies and series, makeup, fashion, tennis and field hockey
Comments
Since I was a little girl I’ve always wanted to go to the USA and I would love to experience different cultures, traditions, weather and holidays to celebrate. I’ve always wanted to know how it feels to be an American and the au pair journey will allow me to experience that. I’ll get a chance to make new friends, be a part of a new family and learn so many new things. I can’t wait to meet my future host kids and get to know all about their hobbies and interests, and be a part of it all. I believe that I would make a great Au Pair because of my characteristics and how much I love and adore children. I have experience driving on all types of roads and in traffic and I can drive manual and an automatic car. I am a good swimmer and I value honesty and open communication.
Child Care Experience
From June 2021 to present, I take care of Alexandria (6) and Mia (1) when needed. I prepare meals, entertain, drive to the park, give baths, and put children to bed. From January 2021 to present, I take care of Tamia (5) when needed. I give baths, prepare food, entertain, tidy up and put child to bed. From December 2022 to July 2023, I helped out at Little Lions Academy with children from 6 to 12 years of age. I assisted with entertaining, singing, drawing, coloring, reading, prepared meals, cleaned and helped with outdoor activities. From September to October 2023, I helped out at Safari Academy with children from 3 to 5 years of age. I supervised the children, assisted with activities, prepared snacks and meals, cleaned the classroom and helped with nap time. From June to October 2023, I took care of Zelne (9) and Shante (12) when needed. I looked after the children, prepared meals, and made sure they followed their bed time routine.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Art, singing, walking, reading, drawing, horse riding, netball
Comments
I am a fun loving and energetic young lady, who has a love for children and care taking. I am mature and feel that I can contribute and assist in a loving family. I am eager to learn and am able to adjust easily. I am healthy with sober habits, I enjoy the outdoors. I am neat and take pride in my appearance and in my work.
Child Care Experience
From July 2022 to July 2023, I took care of Mbali (14 months) and Deco (3 months) for five hours a week. I prepared meals, gave baths, and changed diapers. From June 2021 to May 2023, I took care of Khanya (19 months) for five hours a week. I prepared meals, changed diapers, and gave baths. From May 2021 to April 2023, I took care of Themba (2) and Thandiwe (11 months) for five hours a week. I picked the children up from creche, prepared meals, gave baths, and put them to sleep. From June 2022 to March 2023, I took care of Zimuntu (1) for three hours a week. I prepared meals, gave baths and changed diapers. From February 2020 to January 2023, I helped out in Sunday school with children from 2-10 years of age for two hours a week. I prepared lessons, gave Bible lessons, supervised and did singing and reading with the children. From June to September 2022, I took care of Natalie (3) for two hours a week. I picked her up from creche, prepared meals and snacks. From June 2020 to February 2021, I took care of Luba (7), Nonhlanhla (4) and Junior (2). I picked up from school, assisted with homework, gave baths and prepared meals. From February to September 2021, I took care of Ella and Emma (3) for ten hours a week. I picked up from daycare, prepared meals and snacks, played and took them for walks. From June to December 2021, I took care of Nathaniel (12), Daniel (3) and Michelle (6) for eight hours per week. I picked the children up from school, assisted with homework, entertained and gave them snacks. From April to June 2020, I took care of Tinashe (4) for three hours a week. I picked up from creche, prepared snacks, and assisted with homework. From September 2019 to March 2020, I took care of Megan (7), Junior (5), and Tadi (3) for two hours a week. I picked up from school and creche, prepared snacks, and assisted with homework. From October to December 2020, I helped out at Nana's daycare with 2-6 years old children. I prepared and gave lessons, supervised play time, assisted in the restroom, did singing and reading with the children. From June 2019 to December 2019, I took care of Junior (4) for three hours a week. I picked up from creche, assisted with homework and prepared meals and snacks.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, board games, reading, hockey, swimming
Comments
I want to become an au pair in the USA because I love working with children and being able to do that in another country will be a new experience for me. I will be able to learn so much and still do what I enjoy. I am qualified to participate in this program because not only have I been taking care of children for a while, I also studied Early Childhood Development. I am qualified to be with kids and I can combine my love and care for them with my practical knowledge in taking care of them. I believe because I am reliable, positive and very patient. I am organized and I am a creative thinker which helps me when I am solving problems. I drive daily and I am a confident and very good driver. I also love being active with the kids that I care for.
Child Care Experience
From January 2017 to the present I have cared for groups of children for 20 hours a week. My duties included assisting with homework, supervising, playing and assisting with daily activities. From January 2017 to February 2017 I spent couple of hours per week as a horse riding coach for ages 4-5. My duties included planning and teaching riding lessons, supervising and ensuring the children's safety.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
My hobbies and interests include photography, designing, arts & crafts, horse riding, travel & tourism, Pilates, listening to music and doing, outdoor activities, horse riding, soft ball, and swimming.
Comments
It has always been a dream of mine to work with children abroad and learn their cultures and traditions in the USA as there is a wide variety of different cultures. I want to experience the American traditions with my future host family as I love and have a passion for children, tourism and travel. With my exceptional knowledge in childcare I'm more than qualified to participate in the program as the host family can benefit from my experience and knowledge, they can leave their children with me knowing that they would be safe and cared for. As mentioned I have a First Aid Certificate, I am studious and have a degree in Social Science Heritage and Cultural Tourism. I have experience with special needs children and I enjoy swimming, soft ball and horse riding.
Child Care Experience
I volunteered at a preschool from March to April 2021 five days a week taking care of children ages 4 to 6 years old. I assisted the children with toilet routine, prepared activities, aided learners that needed assistance, read stories to the children, and supervised them in the play area. I've babysat Keyante (1) since September 2020 weekly as needed. I feed and bath him, change diapers and put him down for naps. Finally, I've babysat my niece since she was born in 2012 . When she was a baby, I bottle fed her and changed diapers. Now, I play with her and help with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, listening to music, volunteering, spending time with friends and family, participating in athletics, playing soccer.
Comments
It would be a great joy helping parents in raising their children and being a part of their lives. I have a lot of experience taking care of children of different ages. I started taking care of children, while I was still at school. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a child growing up, knowing I contributed to the process. I would also like to experience other cultures and interact and participate with them. Spending time in the USA is a lifelong dream
