Estate Housekeeper (Large Home)

Steady household work in a family home in Somerset West, with clear days and hours agreed upfront. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Somerset West, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Keep a list of cleaning supplies running low for the employer
• Clean windows and patio doors once a week
• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas on a weekly rotation
• Get children ready for school and supervise homework in the afternoon
• Wash, hang, iron and fold the household's laundry
• Prepare simple meals or school lunches when asked
• Wash dishes and keep the kitchen tidy after meals

• Trustworthy, with references from previous employers you can share
• Willing to follow the family's house rules and routines
• Good with children and patient
• Able to speak and understand basic English
• South African ID or valid work permit

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

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