Au Pair | Somerset West | R14 500 - R18 000 Per Month
- Location
- Somerset West, Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R16 000 – R18 000 per month
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Au Pair placed by Au Pair Extraordinaire, an agency founded in 2007 specializing in childcare and education placement services. The position is in Somerset West, Western Cape, with a specific family needing care for their two daughters, aged 2 years and 4 months. This is a permanent contract with a start date of January 2027. The role offers various working hour and salary options: * Option 1: Monday - Friday, 10h30 - 18h30 for R16 000 - R18 000 per month plus SARS rates per km. * Option 2: Monday - Friday, 12h00 - 18h30 for R14 500 per month plus SARS rates per km. * Option 3: Three afternoons (12h00 - 18h30) and two full days (10h30 - 18h30) for R15 000 - R15 500 per month plus SARS rates. **What you will do** The Au Pair will be responsible for the full daily care and routine of the children, including: * Following instructions and daily timelines for the baby and toddler. * Completing each feed/sleep cycle independently, which involves preparing bottles, feeding, burping, rocking to sleep, and holding during sleep if necessary. * Changing diapers. * Engaging in playtime activities such as tummy time, songs, and other developmental play. * Encouraging and assisting with reading and educational activities. * Planning and supervising arts and crafts. * Preparing and serving meals for the older child when she is ready. * Assisting with light household tasks such as washing bottles, unpacking the dishwasher, keeping children’s rooms tidy, and feeding chickens. Occasional family meal preparation is a nice-to-have but not required. * Maintaining a long-term commitment and growing with the children and family, fostering a deep care for the children while assisting with daily stimulation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric qualification. * 1 year of experience. * Christian (if possible). * Ages between 20 – 40 years. * Fluent in English. * Non-Smoker. * Previous childcare experience, ideally with young children from 4 months – 3 years. * Basic childcare qualification / CPR training. * Valid driver’s license. * At least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience (excluding work for friends and family) within the last 2 years. * Own, reliable car and at least 12 months driving experience. * At least 2 contactable childcare references. * Clear criminal record. * Passion for children. * South African ID document. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, responsible, and patient. They should ideally be soft-hearted and not overly dominating in personality. Applicants must be willing to grow with the children and the family, viewing the role as a long-term commitment. They should be reliable, trustworthy, capable of following instructions, and able to manage daily timelines for a baby and toddler, demonstrating a potential to develop a deep care for the children while assisting with their daily stimulation. **Deadline** 4 Nov 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/au-pair-somerset-west-r14-500-r18-000-per-month-au-pair-extraordinaire Source: myjobmag Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should go to Au Pair Extraordinaire on webapp.placementpartner.com to apply.
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