Au pair work is one of Cape Town's most in-demand jobs, and not just for gap-year students. It's a legitimate career path for anyone who enjoys working with children and wants flexible hours, decent pay, and the chance to work in some of the city's nicest areas. The demand is driven by working parents — particularly in suburbs like Constantia , Camps Bay , Claremont , Durbanville , and Stellenbosch — who need reliable childcare that's more personal than a crèche and more flexible than a nanny. W...