For au pairs in George and the Garden Route
Au pair jobs in George and the Garden Route.
Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay and George.
The Garden Route has drawn a wave of families relocating from the cities for space, safety and the coast. George, Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay all have growing school communities and parents who work remotely or run businesses.
Families in George 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 George
- George
- Wilderness
- Knysna
- Plettenberg Bay
- Mossel Bay
- Sedgefield
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 for roles and a lifestyle many au pairs are looking for.
- Live-in offers are common, often with families who have relocated from Gauteng.
- A car is essential outside George town itself.
What families in George 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 George ask
Are there au pair jobs on the Garden Route?
A growing number, many of them live-in with relocated families. They suit au pairs who want a coastal lifestyle and are happy to commit for six months or more.
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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