Area:\u00a0Sandton (moving to Linksfield in January 2028)
\n\tChildren\u2019s Ages:\u00a022 month old \u2013 Girl and Newborn due June
\n\tWorking hours:\u00a0Hours until November 2026 will be Monday \u2013 Friday 11:00 \u2013 18:00, from November 2026 onward will be Monday \u2013 Friday 08:00 \u2013 18:00
\n\tSchool holiday hours:\u00a0Same as above \/ Slightly Flexible
\n\tDuties:\u00a0While the mother is on maternity leave (approximately 4\u20136 months), duties will include school collection, preparing meals, assisting with nap time, and engaging the child in educational play and age-appropriate activities, including extra curriculars such as music class.
\n\tOnce mom returns to work, responsibilities will transition to full-day care of the newborn and toddler, including feeding, routines, developmental stimulation, outings, and general care. Additional duties include collecting from school, transporting to extracurricular activities, appointments or lessons, preparing light snacks or meals, assisting with ensuring school bags are ready for the next day, and maintaining a structured, nurturing environment for both children.
\n\tSpecial Requirements:\u00a0The family is seeking a long-term candidate and is not considering students. A valid driver\u2019s license is essential. The ideal candidate should be experienced with young children and infants, dependable, flexible when needed, and able to provide consistent, high-quality care within a working household. Both parents are working full-time and this will not change. Leave over this December only won\u2019t be possible as mom will be back at work after her maternity leave.<\/p>\n
Salary:<\/p>\n
\tSalary until end of November 2026 (Monday \u2013 Friday 11:00 \u2013 18:00) \u2013\u00a0R13\u00a0000 per month.
\n\tSalary from November 2026 onward (Monday \u2013 Friday 08:00 \u2013 18:00) –\u00a0R16 000 per month\u00a0(Gross, before deductions)\u00a0<\/p>\n
All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:<\/p>\n
\tMust 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.
\n\tMust have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.
\n\tMust have at least 2 contactable childcare references.
\n\tMust have a clear criminal record
\n\tMust have a passion for children
\n\tMust have Matric
\n\tMust have a South African ID document.<\/p>\n
Closing Date:\u00a02026-07-08<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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