For families

Find the right caregiver for your family.

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.

Role comparison

Which type of support do you need?

Not sure whether you need a nanny, au pair, or domestic worker? Here's a simple comparison.

Nanny

Best for
Babies, toddlers, and younger children needing steady daytime care.
Typical duties
Baby care, feeding, nappies, routines, age-appropriate stimulation, and keeping children's areas tidy.
Typical setup
Usually full-time, often around 7/8am to 4/5pm.
Typical range
From around R6,500 full-time, with many strong nannies closer to R7,000–R8,000+. Live-in roles may start from around R5,500 depending on duties and hours.

Au Pair

Best for
School-going children and busy afternoon schedules.
Typical duties
School runs, homework, lifts to activities, snack time, and after-school care.
Typical setup
Usually requires a valid driver's licence and own vehicle.
Typical range
Pretoria afternoon roles often start from around R8,000+ plus AA rates. Stronger candidates are often R10,000+. Johannesburg and full-time au pairs can be higher, with top candidates around R15,000.

Domestic Worker

Best for
Households needing reliable help with the running of the home.
Typical duties
Cleaning, laundry, ironing, tidying, general housekeeping, and sometimes simple meal prep or light childcare.
Typical setup
Full-time or part-time, often 2–3 days per week at a daily rate.
Typical range
Varies depending on days, hours, duties, and whether the role is live-in or live-out.
Fees 2026

Clear, structured pricing.

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.

Recommended

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.

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After registration

What happens after you register?

01

You pay the R300 registration fee

This activates your family profile and allows us to begin the placement process.

02

We contact you during business hours

Sharon will reach out to finalise your job description, schedule, salary, and key requirements.

03

We begin sourcing candidates

You'll receive suitable candidate profiles and video introductions once matches are ready.

04

You only pay the placement fee once you hire

The placement fee is only due after a candidate accepts and the offer letter is signed.

What your placement includes

More than access to profiles.

A guided process designed to save time, reduce uncertainty, and help you hire with more confidence.

  • Family profile setup
  • Job brief and requirement refinement
  • Candidate sourcing and shortlisting
  • Candidate profiles with video introductions
  • Reference checks
  • Interview coordination
  • Support through offer stage
  • Contract and onboarding resources
  • WhatsApp support group once registered
  • Replacement guarantee options based on selected package
Why families choose Sitters Co

A calmer, more selective way to hire.

Carefully screened candidates

We review applications, communication, experience, references, and role fit before presenting candidates.

Video introductions

See how a candidate communicates before deciding who to interview.

Thoughtful matching

We look beyond availability and consider household routine, expectations, personality, and fit.

Guided support

We support you through shortlisting, interviews, offers, and onboarding.

How the process works

We do the heavy lifting.

Five simple steps so you can make a confident hiring decision.

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    Share your schedule, household needs, children's ages, start date, and role requirements.

  2. 02

    We finalise your job brief

    We clarify salary, hours, duties, expectations, and must-haves.

  3. 03

    We source and shortlist candidates

    We look for candidates who match the role and present them in a structured way.

  4. 04

    You interview and choose

    You review profiles, watch video introductions, interview your favourites, and select the best fit.

  5. 05

    You hire with support

    We help with the offer stage, onboarding guidance, and replacement guarantee options.

What screening includes

We take screening seriously.

Inviting someone into your home is a big decision.

  • Structured applications and profile review
  • Candidate interviews
  • Reference checks
  • Experience and role-fit review
  • Communication and professionalism assessment
  • Video introductions
  • Optional criminal or background checks where relevant
Trusted by families

Personal, professional, and easier to trust.

"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.

Ready to find the right caregiver?

Tell us what kind of support your family needs, and we'll guide you through the next step.