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.

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