General Requirements
Families have specific expectations and requirements, which are crucial for the candidates we present.
Here are the essential criteria for all our positions:
- Vehicle: Must own a roadworthy car with functioning seat belts in the back. This will be verified.
- Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license. This will be verified.
- Criminal Record: Must have no criminal record. This will be verified.
- Age: Must be 18 years or older.
- Education: Must have completed Matric or A-Levels. This will be verified.
Additional Requirements for Many Positions
In addition to the above, many of our positions also require:
- Experience: At least 1 year of experience working with children; experience gained by working for friends or family does not qualify.
- References: Must provide contactable references; references from friends or family do not qualify.
- Language: Must speak English or Afrikaans as a first language.
Frequently Asked Questions About Au Pair Requirements:
- Experience in Child Care: While we occasionally place candidates without childcare experience, this is rare.
- Age of Candidates: We place candidates of all ages, but it is less common for us to place candidates over the age of 50.
- Gender: We place both male and female candidates, although most families prefer female candidates.
