Au Pair | Constantia | R23 000

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**Overview** This is a permanent position for a Travelling Au Pair with Au Pair Extraordinaire, starting in early December 2026. The role is based in Constantia, with the family planning a relocation to a farm in Stellenbosch in 2029, which will involve frequent visits to the farm before the move. The Au Pair will be responsible for the care of a son aged 19 months and a newborn due in May 2027. The working schedule involves five full days (08h00 – 18h00) and one half-day (08h00 – 13h00) per week, with flexible days to be confirmed. The salary offered is R23 000 gross per month, before deductions, and a Ford EcoSport Manual will be provided for childcare duties. This role involves significant local and international travel with the family, during which accommodation, travel costs, and meals will be provided. **What you will do** * Be responsible for all aspects of the children's care. * Organize the children's cupboards, pram, and playroom. * Prepare lists related to the children's needs. * Organize, plan, and prepare food for the children. * Plan playdates and activities, seeking consent from and communicating with the mother. * Ensure good hygiene practices for the children. * Provide a caring and safe environment, protecting children from harm, identity theft, and potentially dangerous situations. * Encourage independent play and allow children to experience boredom, avoiding over-planning their entire day. * Adhere to strong boundaries set by the parents. * Communicate, listen, and share all information related to the children with the parents. * Prepare educational activities, encouraging the children's involvement. * Ensure daily and habitual completion of everyday chores related to the children. * Follow safety rules when on safari and on the farm. * Be water-conscious around any body of water, including puddles and baths. * Travel frequently with the family within Africa (mainly Garden Route, Eastern Cape) and internationally (Europe and the UK). * Travel with the family to a farm in Stellenbosch frequently (nearly every week for three days) until the permanent relocation in 2029. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Must have a valid South African Passport. * Able to travel locally and internationally on short notice. * Must not have any dependents (children or pets) that rely on the candidate. * Must not be wanting to start a family anytime soon. * Comfortable to travel in helicopters and small planes. * Must have First Aid certification. * Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience, excluding work done for friends and family, with this experience 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 Matric. * Must have a South African ID document. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a dedicated and responsible individual with a passion for children. They should be highly organised, proactive, and capable of thinking creatively to plan educational activities, while also understanding the importance of allowing children independent play and the experience of boredom. This role is suited for someone who can maintain strong boundaries given by parents, is highly communicative, and attentive to all child-related matters. Given the extensive travel requirements, the candidate must be comfortable with frequent local and international travel, including in smaller aircraft, and should not have current dependents or immediate plans to start a family. A strong awareness of safety, particularly around water and in diverse environments like farms and safaris, is essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/au-pair-constantia-r23-000-au-pair-extraordinaire Source: myjobmag

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