Junior Personal and Family Assistant | Linksfield

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

Job summary

Au Pair Extraordinaire seeks a Junior Personal and Family Assistant in Linksfield, Johannesburg. The role is permanent, 10:00-18:00, Monday to Friday, with some overtime and travel as needed. Tasks include managing family diaries, school runs, errands, and travel arrangements for three children.

Salary is R20 000 per month plus SARS rates per km for travel. Requires 12 months of child care experience, own car with 18+ months driving, two childcare references, a clean criminal record, Matric, and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, within the last 2 years.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal, family and administrative support to Romi, under supervision.
• Coordinate children's school lifts and transport to extracurricular activities and appointments.
• Monitor school communications and deadlines, and manage schedules.
• Arrange flights, accommodation and other travel as needed.
• Handle groceries, household errands, and manage medication supplies and prescriptions.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Follow-through

Education

Matric

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Junior Personal and Family Assistant | Linksfield | R20 000 per month

Permanent

JHB009096

Admin, Office & Support

R 20 000 - R 20 000 Monthly (SARS rates per km )

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00.
Limited after-hours work may be required, with overtime paid.
School Holidays: Working hours are expected to remain Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00, including during school holidays, unless otherwise agreed. The role will continue to involve family administration, household organisation, errands, travel arrangements and coordinating the children's activities and commitments.

Junior Personal and Family Assistant needed in Linksfield
Area: Linksfield, Johannesburg
Ages: 8, 12 and 14-Year-old
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00. Limited after-hours work may be required, with overtime paid.
School Holidays: Working hours are expected to remain Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00, including during school holidays, unless otherwise agreed. The role will continue to involve family administration, household organisation, errands, travel arrangements and coordinating the children's activities and commitments.
Duties: Provide hands-on personal, family and administrative support to Romi, working under her direction. Responsibilities include managing work and family diaries, coordinating appointments and commitments, handling the children's school lifts and transport to extracurricular activities and appointments, monitoring school communications and WhatsApp groups, tracking forms and deadlines, and ensuring the children have everything they need for school and activities. Additional duties include grocery shopping, household errands, managing medication supplies and repeat prescriptions, organising gifts and children's parties, arranging household repairs and following up with service providers, and booking flights, accommodation and other travel arrangements. The role also involves using AI tools responsibly to assist with planning, research, drafting and administration while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Additional Requirements: A proactive, reliable and highly organised candidate with strong administrative skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through. Must have a valid driver's licence and be confident transporting children safely. The candidate should be comfortable managing competing priorities, taking initiative, using AI tools effectively and handling confidential family and business information with discretion. Flexibility for occasional travel and limited paid overtime is required.
Start date: ASAP - Permanent Contract
Salary: R20 000pm (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.