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Au Pair / Nanny (After-School Care)

How2Apply Talent Network

Roodepoort, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Cleaning & Domestic

R6 250 – R7 500/month

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Job Description

Cleaning, laundry and a hand with the kids: that is the week in a guesthouse with family quarters in Roodepoort. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in Roodepoort, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Help an elderly person with meals, medication reminders and light walking
Water indoor plants and feed pets
Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas on a weekly rotation
Prepare simple meals or school lunches when asked
Clean windows and patio doors once a week
Get children ready for school and supervise homework in the afternoon

Must-haves

South African ID or valid work permit
Good with children and patient
Willing to follow the family's house rules and routines
Neat, organised and able to work without being supervised
Able to handle a full-day physical routine

Nice if you have

Experience caring for an older person
Non-smoker

What you get

Paid annual leave and public holidays as the law requires
Registered for UIF and COIDA by the employer
Transport money for live-out staff
Written contract with fixed hours and duties

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Roodepoort really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: two or three reference letters with contact numbers, first-aid or childcare certificate if you have one plus copy of your ID or work permit.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Roodepoort; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Families hire on trust, so make references your strongest part. Write the employer's name, suburb, years worked and phone number for each one.
Ask for a written contract and to be registered for UIF. Good employers expect the question and it protects you.