Live-In Housekeeper and Nanny

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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

• 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.