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Dani C

#227485 - Au Pair in Pretoria East - 25(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

227485

Full name

Dani C

Last accessed

9 Dec 2025

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	25 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English

Au pair lives in / near to

Lynnwood , Pretoria East , Pretoria , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Isa Carstens Academy

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	06:30-07:15 & 14:00-18:30
Tuesday	06:30-07:15 & 14:00-18:30
Wednesday	06:30-07:15 & 14:00-18:30
Thursday	06:30-07:15 & 14:00-18:30
Friday	06:30-07:15 & 14:00-18:30

Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than	No minimum

Children no older than

No maximum

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

Yes

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

First aid qualification

Yes

Smoker

Available for occasional evening babysitting if required

Yes

Available to travel with the family if required

Additional information

Country currently resident in

South Africa

Nationality

South Africa

Other language(s) spoken

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R100 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R4.70 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Educational background

High school

Matric - Glenvista High School (2017)

Subjects

english
maths
accounting
life science
physcial science
afrikaans

Degrees and other courses

Degree/course

MBCHB - University of Pretoria (Currently completing)

Degree/course

Bcom - University of Johannesburg (2022)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

My name is Danielle, and I recently moved to Pretoria to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor. I am currently in my first year of medical school at the University of Pretoria. Before this, I completed my first degree in 2022, and between 2022–2025 I worked as an au pair while preparing and applying for medical school. During that time, I had the privilege of working with a wonderful family in Johannesburg, where I gained valuable experience caring for children of different ages. After being accepted at Tuks, I relocated to Lynnwood to continue my studies, but my love for working with children remains strong. I would describe myself as hardworking, reliable, and well-organized. I manage my time effectively and bring care, patience, and enthusiasm to everything I do. Most importantly, I have a genuine passion for children, and I enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them to learn and grow. I look forward to the opportunity of getting to know your family and supporting you in providing the best care for your children.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I believe I would make the perfect au pair because I combine genuine care for children with strong responsibility and time management skills. Through my previous experience as an au pair, I learned how to balance children’s daily routines—preparing meals, assisting with homework, organizing playtime, and ensuring their safety and well-being. I enjoy engaging children in fun and educational activities, from storytelling and board games to helping them develop healthy habits. What sets me apart is my dedication, patience, and passion. I am currently studying medicine, which reflects my hardworking nature and commitment to caring for others. I am organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities, which makes me reliable in supporting both children and parents. Most importantly, I truly enjoy spending time with children and creating a warm, nurturing environment where they feel safe, valued, and happy. My goal as an au pair is not only to assist with daily tasks but also to become a positive influence and role model in their lives.

Hobbies and other interests

I enjoy horse riding, swimming, going to the gym, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking. I also volunteer at my church as a barista, where I enjoy connecting with people and serving my community. I’m adventurous and a bit of an adrenaline enthusiast—I love trying new things, exploring new places, and embracing challenges.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

9 Feb 2018

Employment end date

28 Nov 2024

Ages and genders of children

Infant, 8 year old, 11 year old

Job description

Provide full-time care for an infant, including feeding, burping, changing diapers, bathing, and dressing. Prepare and sterilize bottles, formula, or expressed milk as needed. Maintain a consistent sleep and feeding schedule according to parental guidance. Engage in age-appropriate developmental activities (e.g., tummy time, reading, singing, sensory play). Monitor the baby’s health, comfort, and safety at all times. Assisted with preparing meals for the children. Dropped off and picked up the children from school. Accompanied them to extracurricular activities (sports, singing lessons, tutoring, etc.). Helped with homework and school projects. Assisted the toddler with bathing, dressing, and daily routines. Read stories and engaged in playtime activities with the toddler. Played board games and other interactive activities with the children during leisure time.