A nanny is an individual employed by a family in either a live-in or live-out basis. A nanny will care for children while parents are at work. It’s a nanny’s responsibility to create a daily schedule and to engage the children in activities to advance their mental, physical and emotional growth.
Nanny Services In South Africa
After my struggles with securing a suitable helper, when my own children were little, I decided to add Nanny Maids SA to my already existing recruitment services offering. That was back in 2009. Finding a suitable, reliable and willing nanny always proved to be the most challenging thing, in a world where securing employment always seemed most challenging, what an irony! Now, if you are anything like I was, you probably want the best for your children and will not settle for anything less.
I spent many hours contemplating this, concerned that maybe I was being too much, too demanding and even impossible. But then, I realized one thing, I was not alone! Plenty of other moms were indeed facing the same struggles as I was. This is when I came to the conclusion that, indeed the saying “many are called but few are chosen” held most true in this case. You see, being a nanny to someone else’s children, requires more than just a title, it requires guts(yes, I said it) because those are not just any kids, they are MY kids! So, I came up with a model to sift out the sissy nannies from the Nanny maids and after 10 years of trial and error, I finally got to understand what works and I am going to stick with that. So, I bring you 10 years’ worth of worry in one single formula for successful matchmaking.
At Nanny Maids SA, we cater for today’s modern mom, who might be juggling a career, business, professional life and even home running. The safety and well-being of her children is a priority. However, at the same time, she might need an efficient housekeeper, Au Pair and even tutor to keep everything flowing. This is why we employ such a stringent selection criteria, taking into consideration, all the concerns any parent or parent-to-be may have. We want you to know that, the prospective employee has been vetted, is reliable and is both willing AND able to perform the task at hand.
There is an African saying that goes like this “It takes a village to raise a child” truer words have not been said, especially when you consider how important community is and in this case, the collective parent community. This is why we take the referral system so seriously. We trust the opinion of former employers because they too, are parents, just like you! We take vetting very seriously, so seriously infact, that no one is excused from it, even prospective employers go through our basic processes. This is not to disorganize you in any way, but just some measures we would like to have in place, for your comfort.
TOP 10 Security Tips For Parents, Care-Givers and Parents To-Be!
Always recruit your domestic worker from a reputable service provider
Always vet your self-recruited domestic or childminder
Know which categories of employees fall under Domestic Workers e.g AU PAIRS, Nurses etc.
Always put your Housekeepers on trial, whenever possible.
Always sign a contract with your new Nanny or Maid, just to ensure that both of you are protected.
Include a probation clause in your contract, just to be sure.
Always consult with the agency on available options to help you with UIF requirements.
Avoid CCMA issues by following the correct protocols to dismiss employees
Always consult with a knowledgeable agency on all contract related matters.
Follow the department of labour guidelines on Domestic sectoral determinations and salaries
How much does a nanny cost in South Africa?
Monthly Rates
| Type | Shift | Private Start Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Day Nanny | 9 hrs | R3,750.00 + |
| Night Nanny | 12 hrs | R4,500.00 + |
| Nanny-Domestic | 9 hrs | R4,000.00 + |
| Au Pair | varies | R5,000.00 + |
How much do nanny agencies charge in South Africa?
In South Africa, the minimum wage for a nanny is now R15 per hour, so a nanny that works a full 45-hour week will earn just under R675 minimally per week. This is, of course, minimum pay according to the law.
What is a nanny called in South Africa?
Au Pairs
Au Pairs in South Africa are local girls and guys who are able to assist with homework, drive children to and from school and extra-murals, and manage children’s schedules. They will become the parent’s representative while the parent is not there e.g. by liaising with teachers, coaches, therapists etc.
What does a night nanny do in South Africa?
Night nannies — also referred to as newborn specialists — perform a similar service, but only during the nighttime hours. The nannies handle everything pertaining to the baby in the period of time they’re there, granting exhausted parents some much-needed rest — mothers are only roused during the night to breastfee