For au pairs in Bloemfontein
Au pair jobs in Bloemfontein.
A compact university city with a deep au pair tradition.
Bloemfontein's family suburbs, Universitas, Langenhoven Park, Woodland Hills, Dan Pienaar, Westdene and Bayswater, are minutes from the University of the Free State, and student au pairs have been part of family life here for decades.
Families in Bloemfontein send you a request when your profile fits their household. You see their profile and their note before deciding, and nobody can message you until you accept. Joining is free and always will be.
Where the families are in Bloemfontein
- Universitas
- Langenhoven Park
- Woodland Hills
- Dan Pienaar
- Westdene
- Bayswater
- Fichardt Park
- Pentagon Park
Set your own location and the areas you'd travel to. Families close to you rank higher in each other's matches.
What to know about au pairing here
- UFS students find roles within ten minutes of campus.
- Families value consistency across the year; say if you'll be away over holidays.
- Bilingual homework help is a common request.
What families in Bloemfontein usually ask for
Afternoons on school days
Most roles run from about 13:00 to 18:00, which fits around lectures.
A driver's licence
School runs and sport transport make driving the most requested skill.
Experience with their children's ages
Say which age groups you've cared for; toddler and baby experience is scarce.
Reliability across the year
Families plan around you. Be upfront about exams and holidays.
Questions au pairs in Bloemfontein ask
Is au pairing a good student job in Bloemfontein?
Yes. Roles are close to UFS, families are used to student timetables, and the pay is good relative to the city's cost of living.
Guides for au pairs
- The au pair contract in South Africa, and what the law requiresWhat to put in a written au pair agreement, which labour laws apply to a household employer, and the UIF and Compensation Fund registrations you need.
- How to become an au pair in South AfricaWho au pairs are, what families expect, what you can earn, and how to build a profile that gets requests, whether you're a student, a matriculant or between jobs.
- Au pair interview questions that actually tell you somethingThe questions South African families should ask, the questions au pairs should ask back, and how to run the chat, call and home visit.
- Live-in or live-out au pair: how to choose in South AfricaThe trade-offs for families and au pairs, what live-in should include, typical pay differences, and which areas lean which way.
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