Guides for Cape Town homes

Updated 20 August 2026

Short answers to the questions South African households actually ask. These are Care4SA guides, not government advice. Marketplace pages stay the place to hire someone.

• What to pay a nanny, domestic worker or carer in Cape Town (ZAR, 2026)

  Informal Care4SA hourly ranges — typical, min and max — plus the legal domestic-worker floor.

• How to hire a domestic worker legally in South Africa

  Minimum wage, written terms, UIF, and what Care4SA does not do (payroll or SARS).

• How to verify a nanny or helper in South Africa

  What Care4SA ID and SAPS badges mean — and how a real police clearance is issued.

• What to ask a nanny or domestic worker in an interview

  Questions, red flags, trial mornings, and never paying a fee to apply.

• Nanny vs au pair vs babysitter in South Africa

  What each role usually means in a Cape Town home, then how to post the job.

• How much does elderly home care cost in Cape Town?

  Typical carer rates, live-in vs hourly, and when a facility may be a better fit.

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