How do I become an au pair in Cape Town?

How do I become an au pair in Cape Town?

How do I become an au pair in Cape Town?

Au Pair Requirements

  1. 18-24 years old.
  2. Previous child care experience as verified through references.
  3. High School diploma or equivalent.
  4. Hold a valid drivers’ license.
  5. Clean criminal background.

What is the going rate for an au pair in South Africa?

“An au pair working 8 hours, Monday to Friday, can expect a salary in the region of R13, 000.” “Regular hourly rates are around R80 per hour during the day, and around R160 per hour for overnight care, while driving duties are remunerated at about R110 per hour.

What is the average salary of an au pair?

Since an au pair is not a typical employee, but rather regarded as a family member, they are paid a set amount per week as pocket money. An au pair working around 30-35 hours a week is paid, on average, between $200-$250 a week.

How do you become an au pair?

Apply to Become an Au Pair

  1. Register and Begin your Application. Register and login to Au Pair Room to start your application!
  2. Complete Your Au Pair Profile. Tell us more about yourself and upload all the necessary information so that host families can begin to interview you!
  3. Match With a Family and Come to the U.S.

Where do au pairs get paid the most?

Best countries to Au Pair based on pay, hours, and benefits

  • United States. Pay: $850 a month. Hours: 45 hours per week.
  • Denmark. Pay: $650 a month. Hours: 18-30 hours per week.
  • Sweden. Pay: $450 a month. Hours: 25 hours per week.
  • Germany. Pay: $360 a month. Hours: 30 hours per week.
  • China. Pay: $100-$300 a month.

Can a man be an au pair?

Au pairs can be male or female. Male au pairs who are generally known as au pair boys or bro pairs may also register on our website to search for a host family on an international basis. If you are a host family, watch Jarryd’s video with his 4 reasons to consider hosting a male au pair.

How much should I charge for babysitting in South Africa?

In South Africa, the minimum wage for a nanny is now R15 per hour, so a nanny that works a full 45-hour week will earn just under R675 minimally per week. This is, of course, minimum pay according to the law.

Are au pairs only female?

Au pairs can be male or female. The majority of host families on AuPairWorld prefer female au pairs, since au pairing has traditionally been considered a “girl’s” job.