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Western Cape

Au pairs in Western Cape.

Cape Town and the Winelands draw families from across the country and abroad, and the province's universities supply a steady flow of au pairs. Demand is strongest in the Southern and Northern Suburbs, Somerset West and Stellenbosch.

For families

Cape Town's spread-out suburbs and heavy N1 and N2 traffic mean families value an au pair who lives close by or can drive.

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For au pairs

UCT, Stellenbosch, UWC and CPUT students are the backbone of the Cape au pair market, with afternoons and school holidays the busiest times.

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Areas in Western Cape

  • Cape Town

    A city of distinct suburbs, each with its own au pair market.

    Live-out R70 to R125 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Southern Suburbs

    Rondebosch, Claremont, Newlands, Constantia and around.

    Live-out R75 to R130 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Northern Suburbs

    Durbanville, Bellville, Brackenfell and Kuils River.

    Live-out R65 to R115 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl

    Sea Point, Camps Bay, Green Point, Gardens and Tamboerskloof.

    Live-out R75 to R130 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Blouberg and Table View

    Beach suburbs with young families and a long commute.

    Live-out R65 to R115 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Somerset West and the Helderberg

    Estates, wine farms and families who want steady help.

    Live-out R65 to R115 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Stellenbosch and Paarl

    A university town where nearly every family knows an au pair.

    Live-out R60 to R105 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • Hout Bay and the Southern Peninsula

    Noordhoek, Fish Hoek, Kommetjie and Hout Bay.

    Live-out R65 to R120 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

  • George and the Garden Route

    Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay and George.

    Live-out R55 to R95 an hour

    For familiesFor au pairs

Questions about au pairs in Western Cape

How much do au pairs earn in Western Cape?

Across Western Cape, live-out au pairs typically earn R55 to R130 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 Western Cape have the most au pairs?

Cape Town, Southern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl and the surrounding areas. UCT, Stellenbosch, UWC and CPUT students are the backbone of the Cape au pair market, with afternoons and school holidays the busiest times.

What do families in Western Cape usually need?

Cape Town's spread-out suburbs and heavy N1 and N2 traffic mean families value an au pair who lives close by or can drive.

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