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KwaZulu-Natal

Au pairs in KwaZulu-Natal.

Durban, the North Coast and the Upper Highway area have a warm, outdoors family culture and a strong tradition of live-out au pairs doing school runs and afternoon care.

For families

Families in Umhlanga, Ballito and the Upper Highway often want help with beach, sport and holiday routines as much as homework.

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For au pairs

UKZN and DUT campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg put many students within reach of the suburbs that hire most.

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Areas in KwaZulu-Natal

  • Durban

    Warm, outdoors, and built around afternoon care.

    Live-out R65 to R115 an hour

  • Umhlanga and Durban North

    Coastal estates, professional parents, high expectations.

    Live-out R70 to R125 an hour

  • Ballito and the North Coast

    Fast-growing estates and relocating families.

    Live-out R65 to R115 an hour

  • Hillcrest, Kloof and the Upper Highway

    Green, family-first suburbs above the city.

    Live-out R65 to R110 an hour

  • Pietermaritzburg

    A schools town with a steady student supply.

    Live-out R55 to R95 an hour

Questions about au pairs in KwaZulu-Natal

How much do au pairs earn in KwaZulu-Natal?

Across KwaZulu-Natal, live-out au pairs typically earn R55 to R125 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 KwaZulu-Natal have the most au pairs?

Durban, Umhlanga and Durban North, Ballito and the North Coast, Hillcrest, Kloof and the Upper Highway and the surrounding areas. UKZN and DUT campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg put many students within reach of the suburbs that hire most.

What do families in KwaZulu-Natal usually need?

Families in Umhlanga, Ballito and the Upper Highway often want help with beach, sport and holiday routines as much as homework.

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