Temp Au Pair | Melrose

Au Pair Extraordinaire; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Au Pair Extraordinaire in Johannesburg seeks an energetic Au Pair to care for a 3.5-year-old and a 1.5-year-old in Melrose. The role runs Monday to Friday, 12:30–17:45, with longer hours during school holidays, and includes school pickups, transport to activities, meals, and light house duties.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of child care experience, a valid SA driver’s license with own car, references, a clear criminal record, and is willing to obtain First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child care experience within the last 2 years.
• Own reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.
• Two childcare references.
• Clear criminal record.
• Matric and South African ID.

Responsibilities

• School collections and transporting children to activities.
• Run errands and assist with household tasks.
• Prepare healthy snacks and meals for children.
• Engage children in age-appropriate play and outdoor time.
• Maintain tidy play and living areas and support routines.
• Occasional babysitting and weekend work by prior arrangement.

Skills

Childcare experience

Driving

References

First Aid

CPR

Education

Matric

Early Childhood Development

Job description

Permanent

JHB009079

Gauteng , JHB - Northern Suburbs

R 14000 - R 16000 Monthly (SARS Rates per km)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 12:30 – 17:45
School Holiday Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:30

A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their 2 children
Area: Melrose
Children's Ages: 3.5 year old and 1.5 year old (Main focus on on eldest, youngest has own nanny – occassional assistance may be needed) – both girls
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 12:30 – 17:45
School Holiday Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:30
Duties: School collections, transporting the children to extra-murals, activities and playdates, running general family errands, engaging the children in age-appropriate and intellectually stimulating play, creative activities and outdoor time, preparing healthy snacks and meals, including dinner for the family, keeping the children’s play and living areas tidy, supporting daily routines such as lunch, rest, snacks, bath time and winding down, stepping in to care for the 1.5-year-old in the afternoons when the nanny is unavailable, communicating daily with the parents about the children’s day, and occasional babysitting and weekend work by prior arrangement, paid additionally.
Special Requirements: The ideal candidate must have a valid South African driver’s license, their own reliable vehicle and a clean driving record, with at least 1–2 years of experience caring for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, supported by references. A qualification or studies in Early Childhood Development, education, psychology or a related field would be preferred, along with a First Aid/CPR certificate or willingness to obtain one. The candidate must have a clear police clearance, be willing to undergo a background check and be a non-smoker. They should be young at heart, energetic, playful and patient, as well as responsible, punctual and calm under pressure. They must be comfortable caring for both a toddler and a baby, adapting to their different needs, and be happy to follow the family’s routines and parenting approach while bringing their own ideas and initiative.

Start Date & Contract Term: November 2026 / January 2027 – 6 month contract with the possibility of extension and renewal

Salary: R14 000 - R16 000pm - depending on experience and any qualifications (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (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.