For families in Kimberley and Upington
Find an au pair in Kimberley and Upington.
Small markets where a good au pair is gold.
Kimberley and Upington are compact towns where families in Royldene, Hadison Park, Monument Heights, Carters Glen and Upington's Keidebees rely on a small circle of trusted childcare. An au pair is often the only alternative to extended family.
Because candidates are few, families offer live-in, fair pay and genuine flexibility, and au pairs who take these roles are valued members of the household.
Areas we cover in Kimberley
- Royldene
- Hadison Park
- Monument Heights
- Carters Glen
- Kimberley North
- Upington
- Keidebees
Matching uses your suburb and the au pair's location to favour people close to you, so school runs stay short. Your street address is never shown.
What to know as a family here
- Recruit early and be open to candidates relocating from Bloemfontein or the Cape.
- Live-in is the norm.
- Sol Plaatje University supplies a small number of student au pairs.
Where au pairs here come from: Sol Plaatje University, plus recent matriculants and gap-year candidates.
How it works in Kimberley
- 1
Tell us about your household
Your suburb in Kimberley, your children's ages, the hours you need and your non-negotiables.
- 2
See ranked matches
Every au pair who passes your must-haves is scored out of 100 with the reasons spelled out.
- 3
Send a request
One note from you. The au pair sees your household profile and decides whether to talk.
- 4
Chat, meet, agree
A private chat, then a call or a coffee. Our contract template covers the rest.
Questions families in Kimberley ask
Can I find an au pair in Kimberley?
Yes, though the pool is small. Families who offer live-in accommodation and fair pay attract candidates from Bloemfontein and further afield.
Guides for families
- How to hire an au pair in South AfricaA step-by-step guide for South African families, from deciding what you need to signing an agreement, with the mistakes to avoid.
- The after-school au pair: how the typical South African arrangement worksWhat a normal afternoon looks like, how families set the routine, and how to make school runs, homework and sport work for everyone.
- 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.
- 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.
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