Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
25 Aug 2026
Closes
24 Sept 2026
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Au Pair - Newborn Care
Role Overview
A family is seeking a caring, reliable Au Pair to provide attentive full-time care for a newborn and support a safe household routine.
This position combines day-to-day delivery with accurate administration, timely follow-through and professional coordination with the people and teams who rely on the role.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of the following areas:
- Provide attentive newborn care in line with the family routine and instructions. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
- Prepare bottles, manage feeding and sleep routines and maintain clear communication. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
- Keep the baby�?Ts areas, supplies and daily records organised. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
- Support light child-related tasks and respond calmly to changing needs. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
Requirements
Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following capabilities in a structured, deadline-driven working environment:
- Demonstrated newborn-care or infant-care experience with references. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
- Patience, reliability, maturity and strong attention to hygiene. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
- Current first-aid training is advantageous. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
- Valid driving licence and a professional, respectful approach to family privacy. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
Success Profile
Success in this role will come from combining technical or functional competence with sound organisation, clear communication, attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality, service and safe working practices.