Housekeeper and Cook (Family Home)

Steady household work in a retired couple's cottage in Krugersdorp, with clear days and hours agreed upfront. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

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

• Get children ready for school and supervise homework in the afternoon
• Water indoor plants and feed pets
• Wash dishes and keep the kitchen tidy after meals
• Clean windows and patio doors once a week
• Help an elderly person with meals, medication reminders and light walking
• Keep a list of cleaning supplies running low for the employer

• Neat, organised and able to work without being supervised
• Trustworthy, with references from previous employers you can share
• Good with children and patient
• South African ID or valid work permit

• Transport money for live-out staff
• Registered for UIF and COIDA by the employer
• Paid annual leave and public holidays as the law requires

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