Au Pair | Tamboerskloof

Au Pair Extraordinaire; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 142,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking an au pair for a family in Tamboerskloof. You will manage the children’s daily routines, collect from school, transport them to activities, and help with homework while ensuring all bags and gear are ready for each day.

The position includes preparing snacks, coordinating appointments, and ensuring the children are prepared for school and activities. Weekend evening driving is required, with start ASAP for a permanent contract and a monthly salary of R15 000

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the children’s daily routines and schedules.
• Collect from school and transport children to activities.
• Assist with homework and reading, and ensure bags and gear are ready for each day.
• Prepare snacks and meals for the children and coordinate medical/dental appointments as needed.
• Take children to appointments and manage transport logistics; be responsible when parents are unavailable.
• Occasionally work later evenings and assist with weekend transport.

Skills

Childcare experience

Own car

Driving experience

References

Criminal record clear

Education

Matric

Job description

Au Pair | Tamboerskloof | R15 000 per month

11 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Permanent

JHB009001

Working hours

Monday - Friday: 15h00 - 19h00, flexibility is needed to assist with teen transport between 18h00 and 23h00 on Friday or Saturday evenings. Candidate must remain available for these evenings.

A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their children aged 17 years old, 15 years old, 12 years old and 7 years old

Area

Tamboerskloof

Ages

17 years old, 15 years old, 12 years old and 7 years old

Duties

Manage the children's daily routines and schedules. Collect from school, transport children to and from extracurricular activities, appointments, friends' homes and social engagements. Assist with homework, reading and general academic support. Ensure school bags, sports bags and other items are packed and ready as required. Ensure children have everything they need for school, activities, outings and appointments. Prepare snacks and meals for the children. Keep track of school requirements, activities, appointments and important dates. Take children to medical, dental, veterinary and other relevant appointments where required. Coordinate children's transport and logistics. Be responsible for the children when the parents are not available. Friday and Saturday evening driving will be required, including collecting the children from parties, friends and social engagements. Be prepared to work occasional later evenings when required by the family's schedule.

Requirements

Start date: ASAP start – permanent contract

Salary: R15 000 per month (gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.95) + overtime will have to be paid for weekend transportation once the maximum of 6 weekend collections / drops off per month has been exceeded.

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