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A traditional placement agency
Professionally trained help, placed the proper way.
Polished Helpers places South African nannies and housekeepers who are practically trained in-house by professional trainers before they step into your home. Every candidate is vetted, certified and personally met by our team.
In-house trained and certified
South African candidates only
Police and reference checked
Every candidate personally met
Our placement standard
Traditional household placement, done properly
We do more than screen and place candidates. Every placement begins with mandatory, practical, structured training and careful matching to your household’s needs.
Our Training-Led Placement Process
Application Review
We review your information and verify your details.
Formal Training
Complete our structured training programme.
Skills Assessment
Practical evaluation to ensure you’re placement-ready.
Possible Placement
We match you with the right family for a successful start.
2 Days
Nanny Training
Nannies complete structured in-house training focused on newborn and toddler care for children up to three years old.
3 Days
Housekeeper Training
Housekeepers receive practical training in cooking, baking, cleaning, laundry and hospitality-level household care.
100%
South African Candidates
Polished Helpers places South African candidates exclusively, with verified identification and relevant documentation.
Every Candidate
Personally Met
Every candidate is personally interviewed and engaged by our team before being considered for a family placement.
Real people, practical training and personal support throughout
the placement process.
Household staffing services
Trained support for your home and family
For families who already employ a nanny or housekeeper, Polished Helpers offers the opportunity to enrol their staff member in the same practical, structured in-house training programme to ensure success in their role.
Our training modules
Childcare
Cleaning
Laundry
Cooking
Kitchen
Hygiene
Professional
Conduct
Practical. Relevant. Certified.
Nannies & Au Pairs
Warm, professionally trained childcare for newborns and toddlers up to three years old. Candidates are prepared to support families through the earliest and most important stages of childhood.
Housekeepers
Hospitality-standard housekeeping and household management, including cleaning, cooking, baking, laundry, ironing and household organisation.
Combined Role
One trusted helper trained for both childcare and household duties, ideal for smaller households or families that do not require two separate staff members.
Staff Training
Already have a nanny or domestic helper you trust? Book the same structured nanny or housekeeper training programme for your existing staff member.
Live-In & Live-Out
Placements are structured around your household’s space, privacy, routine and preferred working arrangement.
How it works
A clear, personal placement process
From your first enquiry to the trial placement, our team guides each step and helps you find a trained candidate suited to your household.
Tell Us Your Needs
Contact us or complete the family enquiry form with details about the role, working hours, household routine and preferred placement arrangement.
We Shortlist Candidates
We identify two to three trained South African candidates matched to your household’s requirements and placement needs.
Meet & Interview
Meet your shortlisted candidates and interview them directly, with the Polished Helpers team available to support the process.
Start on Trial
Begin with a seven-day trial placement so your family and the selected helper can confirm that the arrangement is a suitable match.
Personal support throughout the placement
We remain available during the trial period and after placement to assist with questions, guidance and ongoing support.
2–3 Days
Structured in-house training before candidates are considered for placement.
For job seekers
Build your skills and find a well-matched placement
Polished Helpers trains and places South African nannies and housekeepers with respectful, well-matched families. Formal training is not required before applying.
- Apply for nanny, housekeeper or combined-role opportunities.
- Nannies complete a two-day training programme focused on newborn and toddler care.
- Housekeepers complete a three-day programme covering cooking, baking and hospitality-level housekeeping.
- Relevant informal or family-based experience is welcome.
Important training information
A training fee applies and must be paid by the candidate before the programme begins. Contact Polished Helpers for current training fees and upcoming availability.
Why Polished Helpers
More than a shortlist of available candidates
Our traditional placement approach combines practical training, careful screening and personal support to help families make a more informed household staffing decision.
Trained Before Placement
Candidates complete the relevant in-house nanny or housekeeper training programme before they are considered for placement opportunities.
Personally Interviewed
Every candidate is personally met and interviewed by the Polished Helpers team rather than being selected from an unverified online listing.
Carefully Shortlisted
Families receive a focused shortlist based on their household, working hours, role requirements and preferred placement arrangement.
Checked and Documented
Candidate identification, references and relevant checks are reviewed before a candidate is introduced for a family placement.
Seven-Day Trial
The trial period gives the family and selected helper time to confirm that the working arrangement is practical and well-matched.
Ongoing Support
Our team remains available during the placement process and after the selected candidate begins working with your family.
Begin with a conversation about your household
Share your preferred role, schedule, responsibilities and household arrangement so that our team can guide you toward the most suitable placement option.
Start your placement enquiry
Tell us what kind of support your household needs
Share your family’s requirements and our team will contact you to discuss the role, working arrangement and suitable next steps.
- Email admin@polishedhelpers.co.za
- Telephone +27 61 538 4809
- WhatsApp +27 61 538 4809
- Office address 23 Allan Road, Glen Austin, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685
Request a placement
Complete the enquiry form and provide as much information as possible about the role you need filled.