Trusted nanny & au pair placements

Find a trusted nanny, au pair, or domestic workerwithout the stress.

Sitters Co helps South African families find carefully screened caregivers through a guided placement process — candidate profiles, video introductions, reference checks, and support from enquiry to hire.

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Carefully screened candidates. Warm, guided placements. Trusted by families across South Africa.

A nanny helping a young girl with her homework at the kitchen table

"They found us the most wonderful au pair within two weeks."

— Family in Waterkloof

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Family Services

What kind of support do you need?

Three clear options. Pick the one that fits your household best — or ask us if you're not sure.

Nannies

Hands-on daily care for babies, toddlers, and younger children.

Best for: Babies, toddlers, and younger children needing steady daytime care.
Typical duties: Feeding, naps, age-appropriate play, routines, and light child-related tidying.
Typical pay: From ~R6,500. Strong full-time nannies often R7,000–R10,000+.

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Au Pairs

School runs, homework, and after-school routines for older kids.

Best for: School-going children and busy afternoon schedules.
Typical duties: School lift club, homework, activities, and light meals — driver's licence and own car required.
Typical pay: Pretoria from ~R8,000+ plus AA rates. Johannesburg often R10,000–R15,000+.

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Domestic Workers

Reliable help with cleaning, laundry, and the running of the home.

Best for: Families wanting practical household support on a regular basis.
Typical duties: Cleaning, laundry, ironing, and general household upkeep — full-time or set days.
Typical pay: R4,500 – R8,000+ per month, depending on days and experience.

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Why Sitters Co

Why families choose Sitters Co

Screened before you meet them

We review applications, speak to candidates, and check references before presenting suitable profiles.

Video introductions

See how a candidate communicates before deciding who to interview.

Secure candidate profiles

View candidate details in one structured place — not scattered WhatsApps or spreadsheets.

Guided placement support

We help with shortlisting, interviews, offers, and next steps — from enquiry to hire.

Our caregivers

Meet some of our caregivers

A glimpse of the carefully screened nannies, au pairs, and domestic workers we work with across South Africa.

How it works

Three simple steps. We do the heavy lifting.

Tell us what you need

Share your family's needs, schedule, and the kind of support you're looking for.

Meet carefully screened candidates

We present candidates who match the role well, including video introductions to help you get a real first impression.

Interview and hire with confidence

We guide you through interviews, next steps, and offer support so the process feels easier and more manageable.

After your enquiry

What happens after you enquire?

No pressure, no spam — just a clear, guided path so you always know what's next.

01
Tell us what you need
Complete a short enquiry form — it takes a few minutes.
02
We review your requirements
We look at role type, location, schedule, salary, and timing.
03
We guide your next step
You can register, book a call, or ask questions before moving forward.

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Trusted by families and candidates

Personal, professional, and well run.

Families and candidates trust Sitters Co because the process feels personal, professional, and well run.

"Excellent service. Sharon went the extra mile to understand my needs and was very intentional about finding the most suitable candidates. Great at communication and keeping you posted throughout the process."

Hema Vallabh

Family · Google review

"We had an amazing experience with Sitters Co. They truly listened to our needs and matched us with a kind, reliable nanny. The process was smooth and professional from start to finish."

Aurélie Courdent

Family · Google review

"I'm so grateful to have found Sittersco! They supported me every step of the way, from application to placement. The team is kind, professional, and truly cares about their nannies. I'm loving my new family and couldn't have asked for a better match!"

Monica Dube

Candidate · Google review

5-star Google reviews from families and candidates who have worked with Sitters Co.

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