Aupair in South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Length of Position: one year
Dates: throughout the year

Description: South African families that host an aupair live in the affluent suburbs around the major cities, mostly Johannesburg and Pretoria. They usually have two to three children and need you to take and fetch from school, organise meals, outings, supervise homework and playdates with friends. You will work up to 45 hours each week, have two weeks paid leave and can earn 60 to 80 Euro per week pocket money. All families are referenced and full support is provided for the year.

Highlights: Experience the South African lifestyle, travel with your host family and have two weeks paid leave to explore South Africa on a backpackers tour.

Qualifications: You are: 18 - 24, have a driver's license and good child care experience. You speak a reasonable English and are willing to make a one year commitment to a host family's child care needs. You are keen to experience the South African lifestyle and culture.

Minimum Education: High School

Salary / Pay: 60 to 80 Euros per week plus a room and all meals, access to a family car.

Experience Required: yes

Experience with looking after children. References are required.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

JCR Aupairs & Cultural Exchange Programs's Mission Statement: JCR Cultural Exchange Programs (Pty) Ltd is one of the oldest and largest cultural exchange organisations in South Africa. We offer legal au-pair, student exchange, and work and travel programs in a safe and supportive environment.

Year Founded: 1994