Au Pair

Description

A hands-on, long-term Au Pair / Family Assistant role responsible for child care, school and activity transport, household organization, and family errands. Additional responsibilities include assisting with two dogs, possible house/pet sitting, and potential travel with the family. Requires prior childcare/teaching experience, a valid driver's licence with confident driving skills, strong swimming ability, high initiative, and a clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Caring for and supervising two children
• Actively playing with and engaging the children
• Assisting with school, activities and transport
• Helping with family errands when required
• Assisting with general household organisation
• Working alongside other household staff
• Assisting with the family's two dogs when required
• Possible pet/house sitting when the family travels
• Domestic & International travel with the family
• Providing general family support where reasonably required

Requirements

• Previous Au Pair/Nanny experience or a teaching/education background
• Valid driver's licence
• Confident driving ability
• Strong organisational and self-management skills
• Excellent initiative and ability to work independently
• Genuine love for children and animals
• Comfortable around dogs
• Swimming ability
• Good communication skills in English & Afrikaans
• Reliable, mature and trustworthy
• Contactable references
• Clear criminal record
• Valid passport would be advantageous
• Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.