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Gauteng

Au pairs in Gauteng.

The smallest province by land and the largest by people, Gauteng holds Johannesburg, Pretoria and the East Rand. It has the most families looking for au pairs in the country and the deepest pool of students and graduates to fill those roles.

For families

Long commutes and school runs across the M1, N1 and N3 make an au pair who drives the single most requested skill in Gauteng.

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For au pairs

With Wits, UJ, UP, Tuks and Unisa all here, Gauteng families are used to working around lecture timetables and exam weeks.

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Areas in Gauteng

  • Johannesburg

    The biggest au pair market in South Africa.

    Live-out R75 to R130 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Sandton and Bryanston

    High demand, top rates, and a licence is non-negotiable.

    Live-out R85 to R140 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Fourways and Lonehill

    Estate living, big families, and lots of school runs.

    Live-out R75 to R130 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Randburg and Northcliff

    Established suburbs with steady, sensible demand.

    Live-out R70 to R120 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Midrand and Waterfall

    Fast-growing, young families, halfway between two cities.

    Live-out R70 to R120 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Roodepoort and the West Rand

    Family suburbs with a strong live-out tradition.

    Live-out R65 to R110 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Pretoria

    A university city where au pairs are part of family life.

    Live-out R70 to R120 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Centurion

    Suburban, family-first, and easy to reach from both cities.

    Live-out R70 to R115 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • East Rand

    Benoni, Boksburg, Kempton Park and Edenvale.

    Live-out R65 to R110 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

Questions about au pairs in Gauteng

How much do au pairs earn in Gauteng?

Across Gauteng, live-out au pairs typically earn R65 to R140 an hour depending on the area, driving and experience. Each area page below has its own ranges for live-out and live-in arrangements.

Which areas of Gauteng have the most au pairs?

Johannesburg, Sandton and Bryanston, Fourways and Lonehill, Randburg and Northcliff and the surrounding areas. With Wits, UJ, UP, Tuks and Unisa all here, Gauteng families are used to working around lecture timetables and exam weeks.

What do families in Gauteng usually need?

Long commutes and school runs across the M1, N1 and N3 make an au pair who drives the single most requested skill in Gauteng.

Other provinces: Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Northern Cape