Domestic Helper (3 Days a Week)

Cleaning, laundry and a hand with the kids: that is the week in a townhouse in a security complex in Pretoria West. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Pretoria West; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Wash, hang, iron and fold the household's laundry
• Keep a list of cleaning supplies running low for the employer
• Dust furniture, ornaments and skirting boards
• Water indoor plants and feed pets
• Wash dishes and keep the kitchen tidy after meals
• Clean windows and patio doors once a week
• Prepare simple meals or school lunches when asked

• Able to handle a full-day physical routine
• Able to speak and understand basic English
• Good with children and patient
• Trustworthy, with references from previous employers you can share
• South African ID or valid work permit

• A driver's licence for school lifts
• Non-smoker
• Experience caring for an older person

• Registered for UIF and COIDA by the employer
• Own room with bathroom for live-in posts
• Paid annual leave and public holidays as the law requires
• Written contract with fixed hours and duties

• Families hire on trust, so make references your strongest part. Write the employer's name, suburb, years worked and phone number for each one.
• Ask for a written contract and to be registered for UIF. Good employers expect the question and it protects you.