Au Pair – Stellenbosch – R12 000 per month | Au Pair Extraordinaire
Job Location : Western Cape, Stellenbosch
Deadline : February 28, 2026
About the Role
This role involves high-level educational support and operational household management for families in the Cape Winelands. By managing daily schedules and ensuring compliance with developmental milestones, the au pair utilizes data-driven routines to optimize child development and safety. Their contribution provides significant value by allowing parents to maintain professional productivity while ensuring a secure and intellectually stimulating environment for their children.
- A family is looking for an AU PAIR for their 6 years old and daughter aged 4 years old
- Area: Stellenbosch
- Ages: 6 years old and daughter aged 4 years old
- Working hours: Monday – Friday: 14h00 – 18h00
- School Holidays: Monday – Friday: 14h00 – 18h00, full days will be requested with prior notice and additional hours
- (over and above normal working hours) will be paid as overtime.
- Duties: Transport children between school, home, and extra-mural activities. Assist with homework, projects, and test preparation. Liaise with teachers on children’s progress where needed. Prepare and serve meals. Engage children in intellectually stimulating play and developmentally appropriate activities. Plan fun and creative activities. Take children to appointments and other scheduled outings. Use petty cash, petrol card, or family credit card to purchase supplies. Manage shopping for children’s needs. Assist with bath-time routines when needed. Babysit and work some weekends (by prior arrangement). Accompany and manage children on outings and playdates. Run errands for the family. Maintain positive communication with parents and staff. Help children organize school bags, stationery, and bedrooms, while teaching tidying habits. Babysitting with prior notice.
- Requirements: Teaching experience or qualified Teacher
- Start date: January 2026 start – permanent contract
- Salary: R12 000 per month (gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.76)
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.
Career Growth & Education
While a matric is the minimum requirement, many professionals in this niche hold degrees in Education, Psychology, or Early Childhood Development. Career pathways can lead to professional teaching, educational consultancy, or specializing in pediatric care and special needs education. Obtaining first aid certifications and pursuing specialized childcare workshops through accredited bootcamps can lead to high-paying international placement opportunities in Europe and the Middle East.
Salary & Financial Insight
This position offers a fixed monthly salary of R12,000, often supplemented by travel reimbursements at SARS rates. Young professionals should prioritize building an emergency fund and exploring low-cost medical insurance to establish a foundation for future financial independence.
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