ECD Au Pair | Waterfront, Cape Town

Au Pair Extraordinaire; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Au Pair Extraordinaire is seeking an enthusiastic au pair for a family in Waterfront, Cape Town. The role involves caring for a 3-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy, with hours Monday to Friday and every second Saturday from 12:00 to 18:00.

Responsibilities include transporting children to activities, engaging them in education-focused play, and supporting routines such as meals and naps while fostering language, creativity, and fine motor skills. Start ASAP with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months formal child care experience within the last 2 years.
• Own a reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.
• Two or more contactable childcare references required.
• Clear criminal record is essential.
• Passion for children and energy to work with a family.
• Must have South African ID and Matric.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Transport children to and from activities and supervise developmentally appropriate play.
• Support routines including meals, naps, and structured activities; promote language and social skills.

Skills

Childcare experience

Driving

Additional language

Education

Matric

ECD Teacher or studying towards qualification

Job description

ECD Au Pair | Waterfront, Cape Town | R20 000 per month

Permanent

JHB008729

R 10000 Monthly (SARS Rates per km)

Working hours: Monday - Friday and every 2nd Saturday 12:00 - 18:00
School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible (family is open to expanding the hours during schoolholidays if candidate has more availability)

A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their 2 children

Area: Waterfront, Cape Town

Children’s Ages: 3 year old – Girl and 2 year old - Boy

Working hours: Monday - Friday and every 2nd Saturday 12:00 - 18:00

School holiday hours: Same as above / Slightly Flexible (family is open to expanding the hours during schoolholidays if candidate has more availability)

Duties: Provide attentive care by creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports their early childhood development. Duties include transporting the children to and from extra murals and age-appropriate activities, engaging them in educational and developmentally appropriate play, and encouraging learning through storytelling, arts and crafts, music, sensory activities, and interactive play. The role also involves supporting routines such as meals, naps, and structured activities, while promoting language development, creativity, social skills, and fine motor development. Occasional babysitting and weekend assistance may be required by prior arrangement.

Special Requirements: I would prefer the candidate to be between 21 and 26. Qualified ECD Teacher or studying towards the relevant qualification. It would be beneficial if she speaks another language other than English. She must be energetic and open to working with other people. Most importantly, she must fulfill the needs of the family and, more specifically, the children. The priority remains focused on educational training.

Start Date and contract term: ASAP – permanent

Salary: R20 000pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km if any driving is required within working hours (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.

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