Au Pair | Plumstead

Au Pair Extraordinaire; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occasional babysitting

Weekend work by arrangement

Job summary

Au Pair Extraordinaire in Plumstead, Cape Town, seeks an organised, warm au pair for a 9-year-old boy with ADHD/ODD. Hours: Mon–Fri 14:00–18:30, with some holiday flexibility. Salary: R12 000–R15 000 monthly gross, plus SARS rates per km.

Start date: 16 November 2026, permanent. Your duties include collecting from school, transporting to activities, managing school notices, preparing lunches, helping with homework, and supporting social-emotional development with consistent, firm boundaries.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child care experience in the last 2 years.
• Own reliable car with at least 18 months driving experience.
• Clear criminal record and excellent references.
• Passion for children and ability to support neurodivergent needs.

Responsibilities

• Collect son from school and transport to activities.
• Manage school communications, notices and deadlines.
• Prepare lunches and snacks.
• Assist with homework and projects, encouraging organisation.
• Ensure bags and equipment are ready for the next day.
• Coordinate with activities and plan occasional educational breaks.
• Provide emotional support with consistent routines and boundaries.

Skills

Organised

Warm and confident

Experience with ADHD

Strong boundaries

Driver's licence

Reliable car

Education

Matric

Job description

Au Pair | Plumstead | R12 000 - R15 000 per month

Permanent

JHB009134

R 12 000 - R 15 000 Monthly (SARS rates per km)

Working hours:

Monday – Friday: 14:00 – 18:30

School Holidays:

Same as above, with some flexibility. Any additional hours or changes to the schedule will be agreed upon separately.

A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their son

Area:

Plumstead, Cape Town

Ages:

9-year-old son in Grade 2 going to Grade 3

Child’s Neurodivergence Snapshot:

Blake is 9 years old, intellectually gifted and has ADHD and ODD. He is bright, friendly and sensitive, with a wonderful sense of humour. He is learning to navigate the world and manage big emotions, with support from a psychologist.

Support Style:

The child requires support with maintaining attention and focus, assistance with learning and schoolwork, and guidance with social and emotional development.

Working hours:

Monday – Friday: 14:00 – 18:30

School Holidays:

Same as above, with some flexibility. Any additional hours or changes to the schedule will be agreed upon separately.

Duties:

• Collect son from school and transport him to extra-mural activities.
• Manage school communications, notices and deadlines.
• Prepare lunches and snacks.
• Assist with homework and projects while encouraging organisation and independence.
• Ensure school bags and sports equipment are ready for the following day.
• Coordinate swimming and hockey activities.
• Plan occasional educational, screen-free outings.
• Provide emotional support, maintain consistent routines and boundaries, and keep the parent updated on progress and any concerns.

Extras:

• Occasional babysitting and weekend work by prior arrangement.

Additional Requirements:

• The family is looking for an organised, warm and confident au pair with at least three years of relevant experience and a background in supporting children with ADHD or other neurodivergent needs.
• Blake is intellectually gifted and has ADHD and ODD, so the candidate should be intuitive, engaging and able to provide appropriate stimulation, emotional support and consistent, firm but fair boundaries.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to independently manage his afternoon routine and school responsibilities are essential.
• A valid driver's licence, own reliable vehicle, excellent references and clear criminal record are required.
• Studies or qualifications in Psychology, Remedial Education or Occupational Therapy would be advantageous.

Start date:

16 November 2026 – Permanent

Salary:

R12 000pm – R15000 (Gross, before deductions) + SARS ratesperkm(R4.95)

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.