For au pairs in Pietermaritzburg
Au pair jobs in Pietermaritzburg.
A schools town with a steady student supply.
Pietermaritzburg has a concentration of well-known schools, a UKZN campus, and families in Hilton, Howick, Wembley, Montrose and Scottsville who have hired au pairs for generations. Many parents commute to Durban or work in government and education.
Families in Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg
- Hilton
- Howick
- Scottsville
- Wembley
- Montrose
- Chase Valley
- Athlone
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
- Roles near Scottsville and Wembley are within reach of campus without a long drive.
- Hilton and Howick roles often include accommodation.
- Families value candidates who know the schools' sport calendars.
What families in Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg ask
Are there au pair jobs near UKZN Pietermaritzburg?
Yes. Scottsville, Wembley and Montrose are close to campus and families there hire students for weekday afternoons.
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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