Live-In Housekeeper and Nanny

How2Apply Talent Network
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Part-time
Posted 2 days ago
Part-time Cleaning & Domestic
R5 500 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

Cleaning, laundry and a hand with the kids: that is the week in a large estate home in Gqeberha. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

  • Water indoor plants and feed pets
  • Clean windows and patio doors once a week
  • Wash dishes and keep the kitchen tidy after meals
  • Get children ready for school and supervise homework in the afternoon
  • Keep a list of cleaning supplies running low for the employer
  • Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas on a weekly rotation
  • Dust furniture, ornaments and skirting boards

What you need

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

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): two or three reference letters with contact numbers plus copy of your ID or work permit.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Gqeberha.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryR5 500 – R6 500/month
Job TypePart-time
LocationGqeberha, Eastern Cape
CategoryCleaning & Domestic
Experience4+ years
Posted25 September 2026
Closing Date2 November 2026
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