Nanny guides

Practical guides for South African families hiring a nanny.

Hiring a nanny is one of the most personal decisions a family makes. These guides cover every stage - from the interview, through the trial week, to making the relationship work long term. Built from real placements in Hermanus, Western Cape - not theory.

Already a Hermanus Helpers client? All of these guides are included in your placement at no extra cost - shared with you directly at the relevant stage.

Before you hire

Interview guides

Knowing what to look for - and what questions to ask - makes all the difference. These guides help both families and candidates approach the interview with clarity.

Nanny Interview Guide for Families - questions to ask and what to notice

For families

Nanny interview guide for families

What questions to ask, what to listen for, and how to run an interview that goes beyond the CV. Covers experience, approach to childcare, and the practical stuff most families forget to ask.

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Nanny Interview Guide for Nannies - walk in ready and prepared

For nannies

Nanny interview guide for nannies

How to prepare, what families are really looking for, and practice questions to help you show up with confidence. Built for nannies in South Africa navigating the interview process.

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The first week

Trial week guides

A trial week is about more than just seeing if it works - it's about setting the right conditions for a good match to emerge. These guides help both sides get the most out of it.

Nanny Trial Guide for Families - everything to notice before you decide

For families

Nanny trial guide for families

What green flags and red flags to look for during the trial week. How to give a fair chance while staying clear-eyed. Includes an end-of-week reflection to help you make the call.

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Nanny Trial Guide for Nannies - you are deciding too

For nannies

Nanny trial guide for nannies

How to approach a trial week, what to pay attention to, and how to show a family who you really are. Practical guidance for starting a new position on the right foot.

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After you hire

Onboarding and relationship guides

The hire is just the beginning. Getting the relationship set up well from day one - expectations, routines, communication - is what makes a placement last.

New Nanny Welcome Guide - Notion template for South African families

For families

New nanny welcome guide

Everything to sort before day one - food, space, routines, house rules, screen time, and more. So nothing gets left to guesswork and your nanny can hit the ground running.

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Nanny-Employer Relationship Guide - Notion template for South African families

For families

Nanny-employer relationship guide

Everything to agree on after day one - pay, leave, overtime, sick days, boundaries, and communication. A little intention early on goes a long way.

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Why these guides exist

Built for South African families.

Most nanny resources online are written for American or British families - different labour law, different cultural context, different norms. These guides are built from real experience in South African homes.

South African context

Hiring childcare in South Africa has its own dynamics - cultural, practical, and relational. These guides are written with that in mind, not imported from somewhere else and lightly adapted.

Real placements, not theory

Every guide is built from real experience placing nannies with families in Hermanus and the broader Western Cape - what actually works, and what families wish they'd done differently.

Easy to use and share

Each guide opens in your browser - no software or account needed. Easy to read yourself, or share a link directly with your nanny.

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