Estate Housekeeper (Large Home) – Experienced

Steady household work in a townhouse in a security complex in Lephalale, with clear days and hours agreed upfront. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Lephalale. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Water indoor plants and feed pets
• Help an elderly person with meals, medication reminders and light walking
• Get children ready for school and supervise homework in the afternoon
• Prepare simple meals or school lunches when asked
• Dust furniture, ornaments and skirting boards
• Change bed linen and make beds

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

• Non-smoker
• Cooking experience with family meals
• Basic first aid or child CPR course

• Own room with bathroom for live-in posts
• Written contract with fixed hours and duties
• Paid annual leave and public holidays as the law requires
• Transport money for live-out staff

• Ask for a written contract and to be registered for UIF. Good employers expect the question and it protects you.
• Say plainly what you can and cannot do: cooking, ironing, childcare, driving. It avoids arguments later and families like honesty.