Job Description

Working hours:

Monday - Saturday: 16h00 - 19h00

Additional hours:

Occasional hours required on a Sundays (prior notice will be given) to act as an extra pair of hands to the mother when the father is to travel for work to be paid as overtime

A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their son aged 3.5 years old (main assistance), newborn due in June 2025 (dont really need to help with the baby)

Area:

Sea Point

Ages:

son aged 3.5 years old (main assistance), newborn due in June 2025 (dont really need to help with the baby)

Working hours:

Monday - Saturday: 16h00 - 19h00

Additional hours:

Occasional hours required on a Sundays (prior notice will be given) to act as an extra pair of hands to the mother when the father is to travel for work to be paid as overtime

Duties:

Dad works on the ships (home every two months and mom will be going on maternity leave from May 2025 - February 2026 and needs an extra pair of hands for her toddler. Ability to engage in active play with young children (building lego, reading stories, puzzles, imaginative play with animal figurines, jungle gym & trampoline games, play dough, imaginative and creative role play, art/painting activities, riding scooter/bike in garden, playing very basic ball sports for fun in garden - soccer, golf/hockey, tennis, throw and catch a ball). Teaching & playing games. We don't do any screen time. Toddler loves to learn about animals and has an inquisitive mind. Assisting with general childcare and assistance with anything childcare related, bath time supervision, bedtime (into PJ's and getting ready for mom to put him to bed).


Assist with very basic dinner prep every now and then.

Requirements:

Family does have a dog so candidate must be comfortable around dogs. Female, age 22-28, non-smoking, must know how to swim and have done a CPR course. Good English speaking (bonus if can either speak Afrikaans or Portuguese/Spanish). Bonus if they have studied or are studying towards a degree in teaching, educational psychology or any further career options in child development. Soft, caring, patient nature, flexible but be able to be gently firm with boundaries when needed

Start date:

May 2025 start - permanent contract

Salary:

R9000 per month (gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.76)

All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:

Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.

Must have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.

Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.

Must have a clear criminal record

Must have a passion for children

Must have Matric

Must have a South African ID document.

FRAUDULENT CV'S ARE PUNISHABLE BY LAW. ALL REFERENCES ARE CHECKED AND FAKE REFERENCES WILL BE UNCOVERED

For more information please contact:

Heather Kruger