Au Pair | Stellenbosch | R7500 - R10 000 Per Month

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**Overview** This role is for an Au Pair placed by Au Pair Extraordinaire, an agency founded in 2007 that specializes in childcare and education placement services. The position is in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, working for a family with children aged 6 and 4 years old. This is a permanent, full-time contract expected to start in January 2027. The salary ranges from R7500 – R10 000 per month, plus SARS rates per km, depending on experience. Working hours are primarily Monday to Friday from 15h00 to 19h00, with required flexibility for teen transport on Friday or Saturday evenings between 18h00 and 23h00. Flexibility is also needed during school holidays, with availability for these times ideally discussed on a per-holiday basis. **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this Au Pair position include: * Transporting children between school, home, and extra-mural activities. * Assisting with homework, projects, and test preparation. * Liaising with teachers on children’s progress where needed. * Preparing and serving meals. * Engaging children in intellectually stimulating play and developmentally appropriate activities. * Planning fun and creative activities. * Taking children to appointments and other scheduled outings. * Using petty cash, petrol card, or family credit card to purchase supplies. * Managing shopping for children’s needs. * Assisting with bath-time routines when needed. * Babysitting and working some weekends (by prior arrangement). * Accompanying and managing children on outings and playdates. * Running errands for the family. * Maintaining positive communication with parents and staff. * Helping children organize school bags, stationery, and bedrooms, while teaching tidying habits. * Providing babysitting with prior notice. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric qualification. * At least 2 years of overall experience (as indicated in the job type table). * At least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience, excluding work done for friends and family, within the last 2 years. * Minimum 1 year of Au Pair experience to qualify for a salary of R7500 – R8000 per month. * 2 years or more of Au Pair experience to qualify for a salary of R9000 – R10 000 per month. * Must have their own, reliable car and at least 12 months driving experience. * Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references. * Must have a clear criminal record. * Must have a South African ID document. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should be energetic, fun, and flexible. They must have a passion for children. The candidate needs to be available for flexible working hours, including Friday or Saturday evenings between 18h00 and 23h00 for teen transport, and ideally available during school holidays. **Deadline** 5 Nov 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/au-pair-stellenbosch-r7500-r10-000-per-month-au-pair-extraordinaire Source: myjobmag

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