Find an Au Pair!
Placement Process
Register with us
Complete our application form attached at the bottom of the page. We would love to get to know your family!
Interview process
Contact the candidates directly to arrange in-person interviews.
Pay admin fee
We will proceed with the placement process once we have received payment.
Hire
Once you have met all possible candidates, choose your perfect au pair, nanny or babysitter!
Review our pre-screened candidates
We will send profiles of the candidates that meet your requirements.
Pay once-off Placement Fee
Pay your once-off placement fee and wait for the magic to happen!
Duties
Basic Au Pair Duties
Transport
Transport of children to and from school, extra mural activities, play dates and doctor’s appointments.
Groceries
Do grocery shopping and run basic errands.
Development
Performing in doing tasks that are developmentally stimulating.
Project Assistance
Buying supplies for, as well as providing assistance, with projects and assignments.
Homework
Assist the children with homework, projects and studying.
Offer Care
Offering the children appropriate care, company, and nourishment.
Health Standards
Develop hygiene and healthy standards.
After Hours
Babysitting after hours or weekends by prior arrangement.
Prepare Meals
Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children, and parents when needed.
Playdates
Organising and monitoring playdates.
Communication
Speaking with coaches, therapists, and teachers on the parents' behalf.
Salary
Guidelines
Salary is mainly dependent on the employee's experience and may differ. These guidelines exclude petrol allowances. The guidelines are listed as monthly salaries and exclude compensation for working on weekends and public holidays. The hours listed below are hours worked per day from Monday to Friday.
Hours: Salary from:
1-2 R3 500 - R4 500
3-4 R5 500 - R6 500
5-6 R7 500 - R 8 500
7-8 R10 000 - R12 000
9+ R13 000+
From 1 March 2025, South African minimum wage is R28.79 per hour. We do not accept clients who offer less than this and encourage each family to aim to pay more than this as it significantly increases the chances of finding someone suitable.
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