Au Pair | Somerset West

Au Pair Extraordinaire; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 162,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking an au pair in the Somerset West area to provide full-time childcare for a 2-year-old and a 4-month-old. Start date January 2027 on a permanent contract.

Flexibility is offered with three daily options and a monthly salary in the R14.5k–R18k range plus SARS rates per km. Duties include feeding, sleep routines, playtime, reading and crafts, plus basic household tasks related to the children.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• At least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide full daily care for a 2-year-old and a 4-month-old, including feeding, naps, diaper changes and playtime.
• Follow daily routines, stimulate learning through activities, and assist with reading and crafts.
• Perform light household tasks related to children, such as cleaning bottles and keeping the children’s areas tidy.

Skills

Fluent English

Driver's license

Childcare experience

Education

Matric

CPR training

Basic childcare qualification

Job description

Permanent

JHB009043

R 14500 - R 18000 Monthly Basic Salary (plus petrol )

Option 1: Monday - Friday: 10h30 - 18h30 for R16 000 - R18 000 per month plus SARS rates per km

Option 2: Monday - Friday: 12h00 - 18h30 R14 500 per month plus SARS rates per km

Option 3: Three afternoons: 12h00 - 18h30, two full days: 10h30 - 18h30 for R15 000 - R15 500 per month plus SARS rates

A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their daughters aged 2 years old and their 4 month old

Area: Somerset West

Ages: daughters aged 2 years old and their 4 month old

Start date: January 2027 start – permanent contract

Working hours & salary:

Option 1: Monday - Friday: 10h30 - 18h30 for R16 000 - R18 000 per month plus SARS rates per km

Option 2: Monday - Friday: 12h00 - 18h30 R14 500 per month plus SARS rates per km

Option 3: Three afternoons: 12h00 - 18h30, two full days: 10h30 - 18h30 for R15 000 - R15 500 per month plus SARS rates

Duties:

General: Capable of following instructions given and high level daily timelines of the baby and toddler. Willing to grow with the children and the family with time and seeing the job opportunity as a long-term commitment. Reliable and trustworthy. Potential to grow a deep care for the children whilst also assisting with daily stimulation

Childcare: Take Full daily care of and completing the routine of the children, independently completing each feed/sleep cycle which includes making of bottle feed, giving bottle, burping per the estimated time frame, rocking to sleep and holding during sleep if needed. Changing of diapers. Playtime between feed/sleep which includes tummy time, songs, engaging in activities and other developmental play. Encouraging and helping with reading and other educational activities. Planning and supervising arts and crafts activities. Prepare and serve meals for Eva when she is older

Household tasks: Washing of bottles. Preparing family meals occasionally (not required but nice to have). Ad hoc hourly tasks including unpacking dishwasher, keeping the children’s rooms tidy. Feeding Chickens

Requirements:

Christian (if possible), between ages of 20 – 40 years of age. Fluent in English. Non-Smoker. Previous experience with childcare ideally young children from 4 months – 3 years. Basic childcare qualification / CPR training. Valid driver’s license. Enthusiastic, responsible and patient. Ideally soft-hearted and not overly dominating personality

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.