Junior Personal and Family Assistant | Linksfield | R20 000 Per Month

Au Pair Extraordinaire

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00.
Limited after-hours work may be required, with overtime paid.
School Holidays: Working hours are expected to remain Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00, including during school holidays, unless otherwise agreed. The role will continue to involve family administration, household organisation, errands, travel arrangements and coordinating the children's activities and commitments.
Junior Personal and Family Assistant needed in Linksfield
Area: Linksfield, Johannesburg
Ages: 8, 12 and 14-Year-old
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00. Limited after-hours work may be required, with overtime paid.
School Holidays: Working hours are expected to remain Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00, including during school holidays, unless otherwise agreed. The role will continue to involve family administration, household organisation, errands, travel arrangements and coordinating the children's activities and commitments.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on personal, family and administrative support to Romi, working under her direction. Responsibilities include managing work and family diaries, coordinating appointments and commitments, handling the children's school lifts and transport to extracurricular activities and appointments, monitoring school communications and WhatsApp groups, tracking forms and deadlines, and ensuring the children have everything they need for school and activities. Additional duties include grocery shopping, household errands, managing medication supplies and repeat prescriptions, organising gifts and children's parties, arranging household repairs and following up with service providers, and booking flights, accommodation and other travel arrangements. The role also involves using AI tools responsibly to assist with planning, research, drafting and administration while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Additional Requirements: A proactive, reliable and highly organised candidate with strong administrative skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through. Must have a valid driver's licence and be confident transporting children safely. The candidate should be comfortable managing competing priorities, taking initiative, using AI tools effectively and handling confidential family and business information with discretion. Flexibility for occasional travel and limited paid overtime is required.

Start date: ASAP – Permanent Contract

Salary: R20 000pm (Gross, before deductions) + SARS rates per km (R4.95)

All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:

Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal childcare experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.
Must have their own, reliable car and at least 12 months driving experience.
Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.
Must have a clear criminal record
Must have a passion for children
Must have Matric
Must have a South African ID document.

Closing Date: 26 Nov 2026