Educational Au Pair & Family Assistant | Meyersdal | 2026: R14 500 - R15 000 / 2027: R23 000 - R25 000

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**Overview** This permanent position is for an Educational Au Pair & Family Assistant in Meyersdal, Johannesburg South, working for Au Pair Extraordinaire. The role primarily involves caring for a 4-year-old daughter. Working hours vary, with the remainder of 2026 being Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 17:00, and from January 2027 onwards, Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 17:00. School holiday hours are approximately 08:30 to 14:00. The salary for the remainder of 2026 is R14 500 - R15 000 Gross per month, increasing to R23 000 - R25 000 Gross per month from January 2027 onwards, with SARS rates per km also compensated. The start date is ASAP. The focus of the role is on childcare, education, and family assistance, rather than general cleaning or domestic housekeeping. **What you will do** * **School & Daily Routine Management:** Prepare the child for school, including breakfast, dressing, lunchboxes, and school bags. Manage school calendars, notices, events, assignments, and supplies. Coordinate extra-murals and transport, and ensure the following day is organised. Assist with hygiene and daily routines as needed. * **Educational Development & Childcare:** Plan engaging, age-appropriate educational activities, creative play, and outdoor experiences. Support literacy, numeracy, school readiness, and social-emotional development, while encouraging independence, confidence, and curiosity. Incorporate Montessori-inspired principles where possible, maintain positive discipline, and adapt to more structured home-based learning if required. * **Child-Related Household Responsibilities:** Prepare healthy meals, snacks, and lunchboxes. Manage the child's laundry and wardrobe, and keep their bedroom, playroom, toys, and learning materials organised. Monitor essential supplies and assist with playdates, appointments, and activity planning. * **Household & Family Assistance:** During school hours, assist with grocery shopping, errands, household stock, appointments, deliveries, family administration, and basic pet care. Coordinate with other household staff and help maintain an organised household routine. Responsibilities may increase when the family is away and the candidate remains at home. * **Additional Responsibilities:** Provide occasional babysitting or weekend assistance by prior arrangement. Travel with the family when required, including internationally. Adapt to changing family schedules and schooling arrangements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience, excluding work done for friends and family, obtained within the last 2 years. * 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 passion for children. * Must have Matric. * Must have a South African ID document. * Must be female. * Must be patient, kind, emotionally mature, and a positive role model who sets gentle but firm boundaries. * Must be proactive, reliable, organised, and trustworthy, with a genuine love for children, an engaging approach to learning and play, and respect for family privacy. * Must be confident in handling strong personalities. * Preference will be given to candidates with an educational background. * Afrikaans and/or Xitsonga Tsonga/Shangaan language skills would be beneficial. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for a female candidate with at least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience gained within the last two years, excluding work for friends and family. The applicant must possess their own reliable car with at least 12 months driving experience, hold a clear criminal record, and be able to provide two contactable childcare references. A matric certificate and South African ID are mandatory. The ideal candidate is patient, kind, emotionally mature, a positive role model, proactive, reliable, organised, and trustworthy. They should demonstrate a genuine love for children, an engaging approach to learning and play, and respect for family privacy, alongside confidence in handling strong personalities. Preference is given to those with an educational background, and proficiency in Afrikaans and/or Xitsonga Tsonga/Shangaan is considered beneficial. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/educational-au-pair-family-assistant-meyersdal-2026-r14-500-r15-000-2027-r23-000-r25-000-au-pair-extraordinaire Source: myjobmag

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