Compare nannies, au pairs, and domestic workers, understand our fees, and see exactly how the Sitters Co placement process works.
Trusted by families across South Africa for carefully screened nanny, au pair, and domestic worker placements.
Not sure whether you need a nanny, au pair, or domestic worker? Here's a simple comparison.
The placement fee is only due once you successfully hire through Sitters Co.
Registration fee
Get started
R300
Required to begin your placement process and activate your family profile.
Non-refundable. Payable before the process starts.
Placement fee
30-day guarantee
R5,650
Replacement guarantee within the first 30 days.
Payable after the offer letter has been signed.
Placement fee
90-day guarantee
R7,150
Replacement guarantee within the first 90 days.
Payable after the offer letter has been signed.
Placement fee
120-day guarantee
R8,650
Replacement guarantee within the first 120 days.
Payable after the offer letter has been signed.
Not sure which package is right for you? We'll guide you based on your role, risk level, and support needs.
Register nowThis activates your family profile and allows us to begin the placement process.
Sharon will reach out to finalise your job description, schedule, salary, and key requirements.
You'll receive suitable candidate profiles and video introductions once matches are ready.
The placement fee is only due after a candidate accepts and the offer letter is signed.
A guided process designed to save time, reduce uncertainty, and help you hire with more confidence.
We review applications, communication, experience, references, and role fit before presenting candidates.
See how a candidate communicates before deciding who to interview.
We look beyond availability and consider household routine, expectations, personality, and fit.
We support you through shortlisting, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
Five simple steps so you can make a confident hiring decision.
Share your schedule, household needs, children's ages, start date, and role requirements.
We clarify salary, hours, duties, expectations, and must-haves.
We look for candidates who match the role and present them in a structured way.
You review profiles, watch video introductions, interview your favourites, and select the best fit.
We help with the offer stage, onboarding guidance, and replacement guarantee options.
Inviting someone into your home is a big decision.
"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
"I had a really good experience working with Sitters. I was looking for a temporary nanny for a UHNW family at short notice. Sharon was helpful and communicative throughout the process. She quickly found someone who was a perfect fit for the role."
Amelia R.
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
5-star Google reviews from families who have used Sitters Co.
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