Live-In Housekeeper and Nanny

A family in Montague Gardens wants someone they can trust with their guesthouse with family quarters and their children. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Montague Gardens. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living areas on a weekly rotation
• Water indoor plants and feed pets
• Dust furniture, ornaments and skirting boards
• Prepare simple meals or school lunches when asked
• Clean windows and patio doors once a week
• Get children ready for school and supervise homework in the afternoon
• Change bed linen and make beds

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

• Cooking experience with family meals
• Non-smoker

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

• 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.