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South Africa
If a space shuttle ever had to land in Africa, it would head for South Africa’s Upington Airport, which has one of the world’s longest runways. That’s one of many little-known facts about South Africa, a land of scenic vistas contrasted with bustling industry. Would you like to host an au pair from South Africa? Your children will get an amazing companion who can help teach them what it’s like to live in one of Africa’s most populous countries [Read more...]
If a space shuttle ever had to land in Africa, it would head for South Africa’s Upington Airport, which has one of the world’s longest runways. That’s one of many little-known facts about South Africa, a land of scenic vistas contrasted with bustling industry.
Would you like to host an au pair from South Africa? Your children will get an amazing companion who can help teach them what it’s like to live in one of Africa’s most populous countries. When your family gets live-in child care from South Africa, you enjoy:
- Exposing your child to a culture beyond the West
- A chance to educate yourself on life in Africa
- The sort of rich learning experience your kids can’t get from books alone
By trusting EurAupair to find South African live-in child care, you receive many benefits. We will assist you in finding the au pair that’s right for your family and guide you through the process every step of the way.
What to Expect From Your Au Pair From South Africa
South Africa is a nation of many different people and cultures. Most prevalent in this country are Afrikaans speaking, English speaking and African language speaking people. Afrikaans people tend to avoid direct conflict and will try to avoid “drama”, where English speaking South Africans are more direct about issues. Afrikaans & English speaking people are rumored to be more punctual than their African counter parts.
However people of all three cultures are mostly used to diversity and for that reason open-minded, honest and friendly. They are open to giving each other hugs and smile a lot. In general people try to please each other and are very hospitable and like to socialize. South Africans are entrepreneurial, hardworking and like discovering opportunities in any situations. Also a good moral is important as many people follow religious values.
The idea of the family varies dependent on the social affiliation and descent. Those people who speak some African language mostly have 3-6 children. Those who speak English or Afrikaans often have around 1-2 children. Modern families tend to have fewer kids. However family is important to all cultures. Often Grandparents “granny nannies” take care of the children, while both parents work full time.
Many young people move out of the parents’ homes when they start going to college, some of them move back afterwards due to financial reasons. Studying after high school is very expensive and not many people can afford it. The ones, who can afford the au pair program, are mostly able to afford paying for studies.
A live-in nanny from South Africa is typically advised to gather a variety of child care experience before departure. That includes babysitting, au pair work, and volunteer work at school and similar. Many of the au pairs have volunteered with underprivileged children. Some of them have even participated in the EDUCARE program in South Africa, which is a teaching and childcare course.
The minimum age to get a driver license is 18 years. However, the procedure to take a driver license can take up several months. After receiving a learner’s license applicants need to take driving lessons, afterwards a test appointment can be scheduled in 2-4 months. Most South Africans drive a lot, as the public transportation system is not sufficient.
Most South Africans speak 2-6 languages. Most speak English fluently, even when Afrikaans is spoken at home, the children do still pick up English from the early childhood, so that they do speak, read and write.
Host a South African Au Pair
Participate in a time-honored tradition by inviting an au pair into your home and learning about a culture that’s different from your own. We have 30 years of experience creating connections between families and au pairs. When you get live-in child care from South Africa through EurAupair, you can feel secure using a program that’s been designated by the United States Department of State.
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Child Care Experience
From March 2023 to August 2024, I occasionally took care of Kayla (4 months). I prepared meals, changed diapers, changed clothes, did light house chores, played learning activities, kept the child entertained and put the child down for naps. From June 2022 to August 2023, I took care of Zaxiwe (5) and Lathita (8) during school holidays. I did arts and crafts, played learning activities, played games, did outdoor activities, prepared meals, gave baths, assisted with the children getting dressed and kept the children entertained.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, the gym, hair, nails, and lashes, singing, drawing, painting, makeup, netball, soccer, hockey, friends
Comments
I want to be your Au Pair because I have always loved working with children and find joy in creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for them. Becoming an au pair in the USA is a dream opportunity for me to immerse myself in a new culture, grow personally, and gain valuable childcare experience. I am eager to learn from my host family, share my South African culture, and build meaningful connections. I consider myself qualified because I have extensive childcare experience with infants and older children, handling daily routines, meal preparation, activities, and light housekeeping. My strengths include being patient, responsible, adaptable, and creative, allowing me to connect easily with children. I am also organized, independent, and hardworking, ensuring I can be a reliable support system for your family. I look forward to this journey of cultural exchange and personal growth!
Child Care Experience
From April 2017 to present, I take care of Kwandokuhle (7) for fifteen hours a week. I pick up from childcare, prepare meals, laundry, change diapers, play, get child ready for school, assist with homework, give baths, get child dressed and keep child entertained. From May to October 2021, I took care of Syamthanda (3). I prepared meals, played learning activities, went for walks, assisted with the bathroom routine, gave baths, helped get child dressed, practiced vocabulary, played games, supervised and put child down for naps. From June to July 2023, I took care of Alwande (4 months) for one month, fifty hours a week. I prepared bottles, changed diapers, prepared meals, played, did laundry, kept child entertained, and put child down for naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Creating vlogs, reading, dancing, art, music, drawing, board games, table tennis, soccer
Comments
Becoming an au pair in the US will completely change my life. Not only will I be able to assist at home and ensure that my mother is well taken care of, but it will also make me stronger and more self-reliant. Being far away from familiar surroundings and immersed in a different culture will push me to overcome challenges and become more resilient. I have always wanted to work with kids because I have a loving nature. I am a responsible person who has patience and passion for kids, and seeing them grow and learn new things from me would be rewarding. I feel like my strengths have played an important role in my life, as they have made me who I am. I am a patient, open-minded, hardworking, attentive, and creative person, so my strengths have contributed to shaping my character.
Child Care Experience
I have worked at an elementary school since January 2024 taking care of children ages 7 to 14 years old. My duties include assisting the younger grades with homework, reading and counting, playtime and general supervision, maintaining daily register of home time and means of transport. I worked at a preschool in April 2024 taking care of children ages 1 to 2 years old. My duties included changing diapers, putting down for naps, preparing bottles, feeding, assisting with class activities and supervising. Finally, I worked at a preschool from February to May 2023 taking care of 2-year-old children. My duties included assisting with teaching, singing songs, feeding and supervision during playtime.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, taking walks along the beach, stand-up paddling, thrift shopping, watching movies, attending concerts, playing 8-ball pool, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family I enjoy stand-up paddling, am an amateur horse rider, and play netball. I also enjoy watching rugby.
Comments
I want to become an au pair in the USA to combine my love for children with my passion for cultural exchange. This isn’t just a gap year for me; it’s a step toward my goal of owning a day-care center. The EurAupair program offers a safe way to experience life abroad while gaining invaluable childcare experience. I’m well-qualified due to my extensive experience with children of all ages, from babies to tweens, and my ability to create a nurturing environment. My strengths include being responsible, organized, calm under pressure, and fluent in English and Afrikaans. My dedication to childcare and eagerness to learn make me confident in my ability to be a successful au pair.
Child Care Experience
I am First Aid Certified. From February to May 2024, I volunteered at St. Martin's Children's Home taking care of children ages 3 to 7 years old. My duties included assisting with preparing meals, feeding, assisting with homework, playing learning activities, supervising playtime, playing fun activities and keeping them entertained. From March 2021 to July 2022, I looked after Fanele (3). My duties included preparing meals, feeding, bathing , dressing, playing, doing his laundry, and keeping him entertained. I've babysat Liakhanya since he was born in November 2023. My duties include feeding, preparing his formula bottle, bathing, dressing, changing diapers, playing, putting him down for his nap, and keeping him entertained. Finally, I babysat Alusweyinkosi (2) from December 2022 to January 2023. My duties included playing, preparing meals, feeding, bathing, dressing, playing and keeping her entertained.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Baking, hiking, dancing, singing, reading novels, and cooking. I played netball and volleyball in school, and I enjoy watching soccer.
Comments
I am very passionate when it comes to working with children. I am responsible, patient, loving, and adaptable. The reason why I want to become an au pair is because I have always had a deep love and passion for working with kids. From a young age, I have enjoyed spending time with them, playing with them, and taking care of them. I believe that being an au pair is not just a job, but an opportunity for me to become a part of a new family and culture, become independent, and also get to explore the world. I consider myself qualified because I am patient, loving, and responsible. I understand the importance of creating a supportive environment for the children, and I am committed to being a positive big sister for them.
Child Care Experience
From March to May 2024, I cared for Arlia (18 months) and Mea (4). My duties included walking with Arlia and Mea in the park, engaging them in creative activities like painting, reading them stories, preparing their lunch, bathing them, and keeping them entertained. I cared for Marné (8) and Jané (6) from December 2023 to February 2024. My duties included preparing Marné and Jané for school, taking them to and from school, assisting with their homework, playing with them, bathing them, and supervising.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Spending time with my family and friends, dancing and listening to music, traveling and exploring new places, playing netball, watching sports such as rugby and Formula1.
Comments
I want to become an au pair in the USA to experience cultural exchange, personal growth, and work with children, which I love. Immersing myself in a new culture, learning a language, and understanding a different way of life excite me. This program will help me build international connections and develop skills like adaptability and cross-cultural communication. I am infant care qualified and have worked with various age groups. I focus on brain development activities, like reading and sensory exploration. I'm also a good and confident driver, which helps with family logistics. My strengths include being responsible, patient, independent, and having strong problem-solving skills and communication, which I believe will allow me to positively impact the children and families I work with.
Child Care Experience
From 04/2021 to 08/2024 I cared for Sisekelo (newborn) & Sibani (2) for 40 hours a week. My duties included, preparing meals, feeding, changing diapers, dressing, bathing, going out for walks, playing, putting them down for naps, and keeping them entertained. From 03/2020 to 03/2021 I cared for Siphilele & Siphilela (newborns) for 40 hours a week. My duties included playing, assisting with the laundry, bathing, dressing, preparing meals, putting them down for naps, bottle feesing, going out for walks, playing learning activities and keeping them entertained. From 09/2024 to 11/2024 I cared for children ages 1 to 6 for 12 hours a week. My duties included assisting with feeding, teaching how to read and write, playing learning activities, and supervise playtime.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
baking, cooking, traveling, learning new languages, reading, dancing, swimming, hockey, netball, and watching rugby and soccer.
Comments
I want to become an au pair in the USA because I truly enjoy looking after children (I love kids!) and have a passion for learning new languages and cultures. I would love to experience American culture, witness a white Christmas, and visit famous places like New York, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, and Washington, D.C. I also want to experience what it feels like to live the American dream. I consider myself qualified to participate because I have a deep love for children. While I am not yet ready to have my own, I have so much love to share with those around me. I can swim and play sports like hockey and netball, which makes me a great fit for assisting children with sports and pool activities.
Child Care Experience
From 03/2022 to 12/2024 I cared for children ages 3 months to 5 for 50 hours a week. My duties included assisting with lunchtime, assisting with bathroom routine, putting down for naps, assisting with class activities, changing diapers, playing and doing fun activities, supervising playtime, and getting them ready to go home. From 02/2025 to 03/2025 I cared for Eli (7) and Sven (10) for 12 hours a week. My duties include picking them up from school, assisting with homework, doing arts & crafts, playing learning activities and keeping them entertained.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
reading fantasy and fiction books, cooking, hiking, music, watching movies, shopping, netball and shot put.
Comments
I want to be your au pair because I am excited to work with children from different countries and cultures. I believe that kids have so much to teach us about their country, state, and traditions, and I look forward to learning from them while sharing my own culture. I want to go to the USA to experience the American lifestyle, including its sports, religion, and food, and to meet new people from different backgrounds. I also see this as an opportunity for personal growth—travelling to the USA will help me build confidence, overcome fears, and enhance my emotional intelligence. I am qualified for this program because I am responsible, caring, hardworking, and creative. I have extensive childcare experience, including infant care, and I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for children.
Child Care Experience
**I would like to care for children ages 2 to 5 years old** I've looked after Eliana (9) since July 2024. My duties include picking her up from school, preparing meals, help with homework, doing creative activities, and going to the beach or the library. I was a class assistant form April to June 2024 taking care of children ages 2 to 4 years old. My duties included preparing meals and feeding the toddlers, changed diapers and helped with potty training, I monitored playtime and cleaned up after the children. I've been a Grade RR assistant since July 2024 taking care 5-year-old children. My duties include assisting two students with their schoolwork, supervising mealtimes and recess and sometimes taking them to the beach. I looked after Monja (12) and Lune (13) from July 2021 to September 2022 once a month. I picked them up from school and dropped them off to their home, occasionally taking them to have coffee or do some outings together. When the parents had a date night, the girls would come over to my place and I organized a fun evening for them.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Painting, making something with my hands, reading, visiting museums, playing field hockey and tennis, swimming, horseback riding
Comments
I’ve always dreamed of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures, which is what drew me to becoming an au pair. The opportunity to live in the USA, to learn firsthand about American life, and to share parts of my South African heritage with a host family is incredibly exciting to me. I believe my love for working with children, along with my skills in organizing engaging activities, make me a great fit for the EurAupair program. I see myself as caring, creative, and dependable – I’m someone who genuinely cares for children and wants them to feel safe, happy, and inspired. My experience as a classroom assistant and in various childcare roles has helped me build patience, adaptability, and a positive outlook, which I know will help me adjust smoothly into a new family and culture.
Child Care Experience
I was a volunteer teacher at a children's foundation from March to June 2024 taking care of a group of children ages 5 to 6 years old. My duties included assisting with morning ring activities, small group math lessons, English literacy lessons, preparing daily arts projects, cleaning up at the end of the day and supervise playtime. I babysat Boitumelo (3) from March to April 2024. My duties included feeding, putting him down for naps, playing learning activities, ,playing games, preparing meals, and keeping him entertained. I volunteered at a day care center from April to May 2024. My duties included taking care of day to day activities, changing diapers, feeding, putting down for naps, washing dishes, teaching lessons, and supervise playtime.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy hiking, photography, cooking, travelling, swimming, writing, watching movies/series, and learning new skills. I enjoy playing tennis, netball, softball and I like to swim. I enjoy watching netball and baseball, and track.
Comments
Per Interviewer: "Kgalaletsang presents herself as a highly suitable candidate for the au pair role. Her strong work ethic, enthusiasm for childcare, and positive personality traits make her an excellent match for families looking for a caring and responsible au pair. Her willingness to learn and adapt further enhances her profile, suggesting that she will be able to handle the challenges of living and working in a new cultural environment effectively."
Child Care Experience
From July 2021, I have occasionally taken care of Langelihle (3). I get the child ready in the morning, walk the child to and from creche, play soccer, prepare meals, help with homework and put the child down for naps. From June to September 2024, I took care of Bokang (8 months). I prepared bottles, changed diapers, gave baths, played and put the child to sleep. From April to June 2024, I took care Amogelang (7) and Atlegang (7). I helped with homework, their hair, prepared meals, took the children to the park, assisted wiht bathtime routine, and stayed until the mother came back from work.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Traveling, fashion, drawing, reading, music, friends, hiking and biking, athletics, watching soccer
Comments
I want to be your Au Pair because I am eager to experience a new culture, immerse myself in a different lifestyle, and bring the love and care I grew up with to your family. With my first aid certification and infant care experience, I am confident in my ability to provide safe and nurturing care. My strengths include being caring, attentive, responsible, and organized. I enjoy engaging children through creative activities like arts and crafts and have experience managing challenging behaviors with patience and understanding. I see this opportunity as a way to challenge myself, gain independence, and build meaningful relationships while contributing to your family's well-being.
