For au pairs in East London
Au pair jobs in East London.
Coastal, close-knit and easy to get around.
East London families in Vincent, Beacon Bay, Nahoon, Bonnie Doon, Gonubie and Bunkers Hill enjoy a compact city where school, sport and the beach are all a few minutes apart. Many parents work in the motor industry, healthcare or government.
Families in East London 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 East London
- Vincent
- Beacon Bay
- Nahoon
- Bonnie Doon
- Gonubie
- Bunkers Hill
- Stirling
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
- Less competition than in the metros; experienced candidates are valued.
- Rhodes and Walter Sisulu University students form part of the pool.
- Live-in roles are common in Beacon Bay and Gonubie.
What families in East London 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 East London ask
Are there au pair jobs in Beacon Bay or Gonubie?
Yes, and many are live-in. Families there often have space and appreciate an au pair who is happy to be part of the household.
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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