Village Nannies Cape Town

Who we are

Tania Schrire

I am a well-qualified ECD (early childhood development) practitioner with 25 years very varied experience in many parts of the world. My daughter was born in Australia in 2000,
and after moving back to SA, from January 2002 until December 2006 I ran a playschool from my home, for 12 children aged between 18 months and 3 years.
I started Village Nannies in 2003.

Jacky Amato

From 1980 to 1990, I had 10 years childcare experience, teaching 3-4 year olds at two different pre-schools. From 1990 to 1995, I successfully ran a small gift business from home, until my son was born. After my son started Grade 1, I managed and coached at a children's fun gym from 2000 to 2005.
I started working at Village Nannies in May 2008.

As such we are well placed to advise you in the selection of a suitable candidate to care for your most precious possession – your children, in your specific circumstances.
We will help you to assess your family’s particular needs, and the most appropriate type of person to fill them.

What we offer

We screen all candidates extensively, check references and interview them personally. This includes ensuring that they speak and understand English or Afrikaans well, and that they have at least one year of full-time experience with children under 2 years of age.
You may also contact the references yourself if you so wish, as sometimes referees are more forthcoming to potential employers.

We will arrange for you to interview 3 candidates, or more if needed, in your own home, at your convenience.

We are happy to advise you on all aspects of the process, eg deciding what your needs are, interview questions, etc.

We recommend that candidates travelling by public transport be reimbursed for their travelling expenses, usually R25.

We arrange for at least one week’s trial period to see how the candidate integrates with your family and how you relate to each other. Tania will come to your home to facilitate the signing of a contract between you and the employee.

We also provide you with the UIF forms and payslip templates. We offer an ongoing mediation and support service to help maintain a positive working relationship.

We guarantee that during a three month replacement period, should you or the chosen candidate decide to terminate your employment relationship, we will replace her free of charge.

THE CHOICES

Employees may be:

full - time, part - time, sleep - in, sleep - out; they may be younger or more mature; with basic or more advanced qualifications; with more limited or wider experience; possess a driver’s licence, with or without their own car.
Above all, each will have a different personality.

The terminology commonly used is :

Nanny

Her focus is primarily on child-care, but she is also prepared to undertake general domestic duties and possibly cooking. Usually full-time, 45-50 hours per week, depending on whether the position is sleep-in or out. Expected salary range: R2700 – R3500 or R140 – R150 per day.

Child-carer

Her focus is predominantly on child-care, supplemented with a certain amount of light domestic duties. Can be part-time or full-time. Expected salary range: R3500 – R4500
or R180 – R250 per day.

Au Pair

She is responsible for all aspects of a child’s life. She may work full-time or part-time.
Generally au-pairs use their own cars at a cost of R3 per kilometre when used on duty.
Salaries vary depending on qualifications and experience: Full-time from R6000 – R8000+ or part-time R45 – R60 per hour.