Au Pair | Constantia

Au Pair Extraordinaire; Wes-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 234 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accommodation provided

Travel costs covered

Meals provided

Vehicle provided (car)

Résumé du poste

Au Pair Extraordinaire in Cape Town seeks a travelling au pair to care for a 19‑month‑old and a newborn. The role is permanent, with travel across Africa and occasional Europe, plus live-in arrangements during travel.

You will be responsible for daily childcare, planning activities, meals, and ensuring safety and communication with parents. A valid SA passport, driving experience with own car, and references are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience within the last 2 years.
• Must own a reliable car and have at least 18 months of driving experience.
• Must have 2 contactable childcare references.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Must have a passion for children.
• Must have Matric and a South African ID.

Responsabilités

• Care for a child aged 19 months and assist with a newborn, managing daily routines and safety.
• Organise cupboards, pram and playroom; plan lists, foods and activities; communicate with parents.
• Provide a caring, hygienic environment; supervise play, outings, and boundaries as directed.
• Assist with travel logistics and adapt activities for varied settings in Africa and Europe.

Connaissances

Childcare experience

Driving experience

Own car

Contactable childcare references

Clear criminal record

Passion for children

Matric

South African ID

First Aid

Formation

Matric

Description du poste

Permanent

JHB009066

Western Cape , Southern Suburbs

R 23000 Monthly Basic Salary (car provided for childcare duties )

Working hours:

Five full days and one half day needed (days to be flexible and confirmed) to work 08h00 - 18h00 daily and 08h00 - 13h00 on the half day.

Live in:

when the candidate is to travel with the family, accommodation and travel costs / meals will be provided.

A family is looking for an TRAVELLING AU PAIR for their son aged 19 months old and newborn due May 2027

Area:

Constantia

Ages:

son aged 19 months old and newborn due May 2027

Working hours:

Five full days and one half day needed (days to be flexible and confirmed) to work 08h00 - 18h00 daily and 08h00 - 13h00 on the half day.

Live in:

when the candidate is to travel with the family, accommodation and travel costs / meals will be provided.

Duties:

Candidate will be responsible for anything and everything to do with the child - including: organization of their cupboards, pram and playroom / making lists / organizing, planning and preparing food, plan play dates and activities and get consent from the mother and communicate with the mother / practice good hygiene / provide a caring and safe space for the children / protect them from harm and identity and potentially dangerous situations / allow the child independent play (this is very important) / let the child get bored - do not plan their entire day and get involved / strong boundaries to be followed, given by the parents / communicate, listen and share with the parents absolutely everything related to their children / think outside the box and prepare educational activities and ensure the child gets involved and are responsible for every day chores - ensure this is done daily and habitual / be able to follow safety rules when on safari and on the farm / be water conscious, around any body of water, even puddles, and even the bath. Family will be moving to a farm in Stellenbosch in 2029 but will be visiting the farm frequently (nearly every week for three days at a time) until relocation happens. The family will need the candidate to travel with them within Africa, mainly to Garden Route, Eastern Cape, Europe and the UK. Accommodation everywhere else (except in Cape Town) will be provided when travelling with the family.

Requirements:

Must have a valid SA Passport, able to travel locally and internationally on short notice, no dependents (children or pets that rely on the candidate) and must not be wanting to start a family anytime soon. Comfortable to travel in helicopters and small planes. Have first Aid.

Start date:

beginning December 2026 start - permanent contract

Salary:

R23 000 per month (gross, before deductions), Ford eco sport (Manual) provided for childcare duties

• 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.