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Live-In Housekeeper and Nanny – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Cleaning & Domestic

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Job Description

Cleaning, laundry and a hand with the kids: that is the week in a large estate home in Durban Central. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Get children ready for school and supervise homework in the afternoon
Help an elderly person with meals, medication reminders and light walking
Wash, hang, iron and fold the household's laundry
Change bed linen and make beds
Keep a list of cleaning supplies running low for the employer

What you need

Able to handle a full-day physical routine
Neat, organised and able to work without being supervised
South African ID or valid work permit
Able to speak and understand basic English
Good with children and patient

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
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.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
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 Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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.