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All Positions require childcare experience with contactable references and a driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle – this is non-negotiable.
AU PAIR AT HOME - Afternoon Au Pair For 2 Kids In Constantia

Our Family Clients, living in Constantia are seeking a new au pair for their 2 children - a girl of 13 years and a boy of 9 years.
Pick up from their schools at different times and take them to various extra- murals and then home to supervise their homework. Spend quality time with them doing fun things that are educational as well. When there is time an outing is most welcome. Make sure all is packed and organised for the next day.
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 2pm to 6pm and on Friday from 1pm to 6pm
MUST HAVES: Appropriate childcare experience with references, drivers license and reliable car.
SALARY: R4100 to R4400 monthly negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job if using your car.
AU PAIR FULL DAY FOR A BABY GIRL – NEWLANDS
Our Family Clients have a darling baby girl of 10 month old. They require the services of an Au Pair for a full day 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday as both Mom and Dad work very hard.
Keep her in her routine, play with her, bath her , feed her - in short you will be doing all of her full care whilst the parents aren’t there from her personal care to her food and bottles to keeping her room in order as well as her clothing.
Mom and Dad are very conscious of her future education as well as right now and would like play activities to be as stimulating and engaging as possible. They live right next to a park and would love her to be out there in the sunshine etc. Speaking, singing and reading to her is very important. They don’t approve of TV watching!
Other duties will be shopping, or assistance with organisational duties and admin that they don’t have time for.
SALARY: R8000 to R9000 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job.
AU PAIR FROM 12.30PM TO 6PM & FULL DAYS HOLIDAYS - PINELANDS
Our family Clients are seeking an au pair to care for the 2 boys of 5 and 7 years.
Fetch the younger one from school at 12.30 and spend 'real time' with him including lunch, spending some time doing school readiness activities, outdoors and outings.
Fetch theolder one on Tokai at 3pm.
Home again for a snack and supervise homework.
Sort out clothing and sporting equipment for the next day.
Then Fun and Sporty actvities intil time to prepare dinner.
You will be required during School Holidays to work from 8am to 6pm. - with a program organised by yourself of outings, fun and activities.
SALARY: R6300 to R7000 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
AU PAIR AT HOME - 2 x AFTERNOONS A WEEK & TRAVEL OVERSEAS – UPPER CLAREMONT
Our long term family clients are seeking a new au pair to spend time with their 2 daughters of 5 and 3.5 years twice a week for 5 hours at a time in the afternoons.
Do creative projects and fun things with them, spend happy times outdoors in the wonderful garden or go on outings. Some lifting to extra-murals.
Some weekend work is required - 1 or 2 times a month to accompany mom and dad on excursions or spend quality time at home doing planned, fun, happy activities.
Travel with the family overseas - first trip is the 28Feb 2009 and then again in July 2009. There could be others later in the year.
They seek a candidate of very high calibre with a degree / diploma or training to work with children. Child Psychology, Montessori, Waldorf, Play Therapy etc
SALARY: R55 to R80 an hour plus petrol usage whilst on the job. Overseas travel time to be negotiated.
12 TO 5.30PM & FULL DAY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – RONDEBOSCH
Our long-term clients are seeking a new au pair to care for their 2 boys of 5 and 2 1/2 years.
Pick up from their preschools and take home for lunch and the younger one has a nap while you spend quality time with the 5 year old.
Both these boys are bright with enquiring minds and love doing fun educational activities. Mom likes you to engage with her boys on a one on one where they are treated as individuals and not 'children'. So you need to be imaginative and love engaging with people as well as having an education in children related fields.
You should have a plot and plan for the week with outdoor play as well as indoor activities including getting them into the kitchen!
Take them on outings like Kirstenbosch, Library, Aquarium, Museum as well as on play-dates with class-mates and family friends.
Holiday times will be filled with activities and outings preferably with linking themes.
SALARY: R5500 to R7000 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
EARN WHILE U LEARN - AFTERNOON AU PAIR 3- 6PM – SOUTHERN SUBURBS
For Mid-January 2009: Our clients with 2 girls of 9 & 12 years need an au pair to pick up the kids from school, take to extra murals and assist with homework, doing revision and keeping up to date academically as well as assisting with research on the internet and via books when projects are required.
Some big sister bonding and mentoring also needed as well as just having a good time together.
SALARY: R3300 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
FULL DAY TO START MID JAN 09 - DURBANVILLE
Our Family Clients with a 4 year old and a new born boy require the services of a special, loving, devoted, gentle and professional au pair to care for their beloved children.
Both Mom and Dad work very hard as doctors and need to know that their children are fully cared for in all areas - physical, emotional, mental development as well as light - hearted fun happy times.
Arrive in the morning and help get older boy breakfasted and ready for school. Take him to school - he will need to be fetched at 3.30pm and go home to relax.
Most of the day is to care for the little one - doing all that is needed for him.
Tidy up after the kiddies and help cook dinner.
SALARY: R6000 to R7500 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
AU PAIR AFTERNOONS - 2-6PM – ORANJEZICHT
January 2009: Our clients with 2 girls of 14 & 12 years need an au pair from 2 to to 6pm Monday to Friday. Pick up the girls from school, take to extra murals and assist with homework, as well as assisting with research via the internet and books when projects are required. Make sure that all is packed organised and tidy for the next day.
Plenty fun times, big sister bonding, quality times and outings on the to do list!!
SALARY: R4100 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
OUR CLIENT SAYS: HELP! - THEY SEEK SUPPORT FOR WEEKENDS - KENILWORTH
Our Family Clients have the most wonderful, beautiful little family brood of 3 little girls - they are 3 years, almost 2 years and a baby. As you can gather from their ages - the parents need help.
They seek help on Friday night from 7pm and during the day on saturday and sunday from 8am to preferably 9pm (If cant earlier will be fine.
They want the au pair to be youthful, energetic and full of fun. To be able to engage the children in a playfull way, to be part of the family and to work together with mom.
SALARY: Reasonable and negotiable for the right person.
AFTERNOONS WITH 2 CHILDREN - CAMPS BAY
Our Family Clients with a daughter of 8 years and a son of 4 years need an au pair for 4 to 6 hours per day depending on their requirements.
Pick up from school between 1-2pm - St Cyprians and Camps Bay primary. Take home for lunch. Then some homework supervision.
Most of the afternoons are spent in play - also play dates to supervise. There are some extra-murals like swimming as well.
Most days will finish at 5-6pm but there are 2 nights a week that will be until 7pm. There is a bit of extra hours when mom travels overseas but extra hours will be paid as extra.
SALARY: R4000 to R4700 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
SEEKING BIG BROTHER AS AU PAIR FOR JANUARY 09 – CITY BOWL
Our Clients is seeking a new male au pair for her 12 year old son as their wonderful au pair has an offer in another town that he cant refuse due to his career goals.
Do the usual 'stuff' plus spend quality time being a 'brother' to this only child - dialogue the way boys and men do.
Playing squash is an advantage as he loves playing the game!
3/4 times a week from 3 to 6pm with perhaps a friday being from 2pm.
SALARY: R50 an hour on a monthly salary negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
AFTERNOON AU PAIR FOR 3 KIDS FROM 2-7PM JAN 09 - TABLEVIEW
Our Family Clients require a new au pair to start in January 2009 to care for their 3 children - 10, 8 and 4 years from 2 to 7 pm. If you can only make 2.30pm Mom will accommodate you.
This is a lovely standard position - lifting, extra-murals. Help with homework. Play and have fun times as well. Help with Bath time and read stories - they love this!!! Play! and prepare their bags etc for the next day.
SALARY: R4500 to R4800 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
AFTERNOON AU PAIR - 4 X A WEEK –DURBANVILLE
January 2009: Our clients with a 13 year old boy need an au pair from 2.15pm to 4.45pm 4 x week Monday to Thursday.
Pick him up from school, take to extra murals and assist with homework, doing revision as well as assisting with research on the internet and via books when projects are required.
Spend quality time as well when there is time doing relaxing things or going on an outing doing what interests both of you.
SALARY: R2000 to R2500 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
AFTERNOON AU PAIR - 2 TO 5PM – BELVILLE
This 9 year old boy had a lovely experience with his au pair last year and needs a new au pair starting January 2009.
Pick up from school, prepare lunch, take to extra murals and sport. Supervise homework and assist with research for assignments. Remind and assist in organising for the next day.
When there's time - outings and big sister bonding
SALARY: R2800 to R3300 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
AU PAIR IN AFTERNOONS & EARN WHILE U LEARN JAN 09 – CAMPS BAY
Our family clients are seeking a new au pair for the new year from 2.30 to 5.30 pm.
Pick up a 14year old boy and take him to some extra murals.
Then home to supervise homework and spend quality time away from computer games and tv!!
SALARY: R3000 to R3300 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
EARN AS U LEARN – AU PAIR AFTERNOONS 2.30 TO 6.30PM – NEWLANDS
Our long term family clients are needing a new au pair as their last one has completed her degree and going to work in her profession. They have 3 lovely daughters aged 16, 14 and 11 years.
Pick up from school, prepare lunch and snacks, supervise homework and assist with research for assignments, lifting to extra murals and back. Remind and assist in organising their lives and getting prepared for the next day as well as keeping their rooms in order. Also big sister guidance and laughter and fun quirkiness in between.
SALARY: R4000 to R4200 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job.
AFTERNOON AU PAIR FOR 10 YEAR GIRL – HOUT BAY
Our Client is seeking an au pair to lift their daughter from Llundudno Primary and take home for lunch.
Homework supervision is very important. Once completed there is time to play and socialise. Hout bay is such a great place to do this.
Occasional babysitting in the evenings.
The job is for 10 to 14 hours a week from 2.15 to 5pm or 3 to 5 pm daily.
SALARY: R2400 to R2800 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job.
AU PAIR 12.30-6.30PM WEEKDAYS & FULL DAY IN HOLIDAYS – CONSTANTIA
Our family clients need a new au pair after a very long, happy stint with their past au pair. Their daughters are now 13, 8 and 6 years and require the au pair to start at 12.30pm until 6.30pm.
Collect from school and take to the various extra-murals. The 2 younger ones in grades 1 & 3 will require homework supervision - particularly the 8 year old. All homework must be completed in the afternoons - including that of the 13 year old.
Make sure the children’s lives, particularly around school and extra-murals, are in order and all notes and information looked at and communicated to the parents.
There is time for fun and outings in between with laughter and girlie silliness as well!
The au pair will oversee but not be required to cook dinner. Children need to be bathed and have their bags and any requirements needed for the next day all ready and sorted before dinner.
Holidays will be from 9am to 6.30 with fun times, play-dates and outings on the priority list. Family is away for 5 weeks over the holidays spread through the year.
SALARY: R6800 to R7500 per month negotiable plus petrol usage whilst on the job
UNIQUE PART TIME JOB WITH A SPECIAL YOUNG LADY – CITY BOWL

We have a spec from our long term clients who have been placing au pairs / facilitators through us for years.
They have a divine family with a special-needs daughter of now 20 years. She is in a wonderful, first-of-its-kind program during the week and some of the weekend of life-skills, work and growing towards moving into her own supervised apartment in the future.
What she now needs is a team of young people - 2/3 young woman to go out with her or to do girlie bonding / 'poncing' at home.
We are seeking young woman to build a relationship with her and take her to concerts - she loves some of the south african bands, movies, out for dinner, tea, shopping etc.
She is hooked on facebook and is quite trendy with her own distinct style!
The plot would be to between the 2/3 candidates to give her a break from her parents and keep her busy on saturday afternoon / night and sunday - possibly also a week night.
Most of the young people who have worked with this young lady in the past still to date keep in touch with her!
SALARY: R70/ R80 an hour plus expenses for all that you both decide to do for that outing plus petrol usage whilst on the job.
BUSY PARENTS SEEK A FULL DAY DEDICATED AU PAIR
Our Family Client is seeking an au pair to care for their 2 children 8 and 10 years with the dedication, enthusiasm and imagination seen in the Mary Poppins movie.
A normal Monday to Friday routine seeing to the children's needs - listening, caring, loving, setting boundaries, lifting, homework, extra-murals and organising their lives ++ with a twist . Its a mixture of responsibility entwined with fun - its being the adult along with partaking in the real fun and innocence of old-fashioned childhoods.
Its taking on a job where you really, really enjoy being with and growing young minds and sharing values.
These children will really know that you choose to spend time with them - whether its researching the life span of frogs or swimming in a race with them or hitting the shops for the right outfit.
The right candidate: Prepared to be flexible within reason. Be there in an emergency
With reams of real au pair/ childcare experience / teacher training. Between the age of 25 to 35. Be prepared to make a commitment for at least 18 months (obviously if you love the job!)
The PERKS: A Wonderful Family!
SALARY: R8000 to R9500 and petrol usage whilst on the job