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Home help in Cape Town's Southern Peninsula
KhayaKin is starting in the far south: the stretch of the Cape Peninsula from Muizenberg to Simon's Town and across to Noordhoek and Kommetjie. We connect local families with carers who live nearby.
Areas we focus on
And nearby:
Families and carers elsewhere in Cape Town and the Western Cape are welcome to sign up too. The more people join in an area, the more matches there are.
Why close to home matters here
Anyone who lives in the far south knows that getting in and out takes planning. There are only a few roads over the mountain, Ou Kaapse Weg and Main Road among them, and a morning delay on either can add an hour to a commute.
A carer who lives in Ocean View, Masiphumelele or Fish Hoek and works in Noordhoek or Kalk Bay has a short, reliable trip. That means fewer late starts, less spent on transport and a job that is easier to keep. It is better for both sides.
KhayaKin lets families search by distance from home, so you can look for someone within 5, 10 or 20 km rather than across the whole city.
Who you can find
Nannies
Daily childcare in your home, from newborns to school age.
Domestic workers
Cleaning, laundry, ironing and housekeeping.
Babysitters
Evenings, weekends and once-off care.
Au pairs
School runs, homework help and holiday care.
How it works
- Families describe the positionYour area, the days and hours, the duties, children, pets and budget.
- Carers build a profileExperience, previous jobs, skills, an optional intro video, and an ID or work permit that our team reviews.
- You find each otherSearch by distance and by what matters in your home, send a request, chat and arrange an interview.
Hiring someone to work in your home makes you an employer. Our resources page has a contract template, a payslip and a checklist covering UIF, the minimum wage and the Compensation Fund.