Housekeeper and Cook (Family Home) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria West, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time Cleaning & Domestic
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Job Description

Steady household work in a retired couple's cottage in Pretoria West, with clear days and hours agreed upfront. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is Pretoria West-based, with most of your time spent at a retired couple's cottage.

What you'll actually do

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

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

  • Basic first aid or child CPR course
  • A driver's licence for school lifts

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your ID or work permit, two or three reference letters with contact numbers plus first-aid or childcare certificate if you have one.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pretoria West; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Families hire on trust, so make references your strongest part. Write the employer's name, suburb, years worked and phone number for each one.
  • Say plainly what you can and cannot do: cooking, ironing, childcare, driving. It avoids arguments later and families like honesty.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria West, Gauteng
CategoryCleaning & Domestic
Experience5+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date26 October 2026
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