For au pairs in Somerset West and the Helderberg
Au pair jobs in Somerset West and the Helderberg.
Estates, wine farms and families who want steady help.
Somerset West, Strand, Gordon's Bay and the estates of the Helderberg have become a magnet for families moving from Gauteng and abroad. Good schools, mountain and sea, and a slower pace come with a commute into Cape Town that makes an au pair essential for many households.
Families in Somerset West 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 Somerset West
- Somerset West
- Strand
- Gordon's Bay
- Erinvale
- Heritage Park
- Croydon
- Sir Lowry's Pass
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
- Stellenbosch students find Helderberg roles convenient and often live-in during term.
- Families frequently need weekend and holiday help, which adds hours.
- Outdoor confidence, driving and swimming are the top asks.
What families in Somerset West 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 Somerset West ask
Are Somerset West au pair jobs suitable for Stellenbosch students?
Very. It's a 20 minute drive, roles often include accommodation, and families are used to working around the university calendar.
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.
Jobs nearby
- Au pair jobs in Stellenbosch and Paarl
- Au pair jobs in Cape Town
- Au pair jobs in Southern Suburbs
- All of Western Cape
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