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Abacuz introduces online platform for au pairs

Sibahle Malinga
By Sibahle Malinga, ITWeb senior news journalist.
Johannesburg, 29 Mar 2017
Gary Carter, chairman of Abacuz.
Gary Carter, chairman of Abacuz.

Abacuz , a platform developed to provide au pairs with the opportunity to connect with new families, has been introduced to the South African market.

According to Abacuz, the Web site, targeted at both au pairs and parents, uses the latest in technology to allow families to find reliable and trustworthy au pairs, and track their children, no matter where they are. It allows au pairs to find parents, while maintaining their own schedules and achieving a flexible work/life balance.

"Through the Abacuz platform, au pairs can enjoy flexible working hours and every free hour they have, can be translated into an income," explains Gary Carter, chairman at Abacuz. "It is a superb fit for students, part-time workers and professional au pairs, providing a space where they can expand their skills, explore opportunities and develop their profiles."

Through the rigorous certification process, the company ensures the au pairs are trustworthy and that parents are comfortable with their choice, he adds.

"We want the parent to engage with the au pair, through instant messaging, through examining Facebook profiles and through the ratings of other parents. We use google maps and tracking technology to keep the parents informed always of the whereabouts of their children and the au pair that is looking after them. We insure that the right person picks up a child by insisting on the exchange of a pin number. Most of our work going forward will be to continue making the engagement as safe as possible for both parties involved," he explains.

Abacuz allows parents to rate and review au pairs, providing a peer review system that inspires trust, and encourages au pairs to deliver sterling service. The au pair portal also offers mentoring, courses and support, alongside certifications to improve au pair skill sets and rankings. Au pairs can use the portal to allocate bookings, schedule free time, keep track of appointments and manage their profiles - all online, Carter points out.

"Our au pairs can log in using their Facebook profiles, making it extremely easy for them to check on work or parents on the move, from any mobile device. It is an extremely exciting tool that blends the best of breed in technology with the modern needs of parents and au pairs," concludes Carter.

Au pairs can register with Abacuz by visiting the Web site.

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