Gardener and Driver | CT | Private Property

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation: Live-out

Live-in option

Interview shortlisting

Job summary

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited is seeking a reliable Gardener and Driver for a private property in Bishopscourt, Cape Town. The role combines garden care with driving duties and household support in a full-time capacity.

Responsibilities include maintaining the garden, assisting with housekeeping tasks, and transporting owners and guests around Cape Town. The position requires a valid SA driver's license if available and a physically fit candidate with a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Well-spoken with good English reading and writing skills.
• Experience in garden maintenance or property upkeep is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and safely around guests and staff.
• Clean driving record and comfortable driving in urban areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain private garden to high standard, neat and healthy.
• Assist with outdoor maintenance and basic pool/spa upkeep.
• Support household tasks and light cleaning as needed.
• Drive owners and guests around Cape Town and surrounds.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and presented before/after use.

Skills

Well-spoken

English proficiency

Reliability

Teamwork

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Job description

Gardener and Driver | CT | Private Property

We are seeking a reliable and versatile GARDENER AND DRIVER to join a private household in Bishopscourt, Cape Town.

This is a full-time opportunity to become part of a young couple's home, ensuring the highest standards of garden care, property maintenance, and professional driving support.

Gardener and Driver - Role Overview

The property is a luxury private residence in Bishopscourt, occupied by the owners for part of the year and rented to carefully selected guests during other months. The Gardener & Driver role is hands-on and varied, combining outdoor maintenance with driving duties and household support. This is a permanent position, ideal for candidates who want to build a long-term relationship with the family and contribute positively to the household environment.

Gardener and Driver - Key Responsibilities

Garden & Outdoor Maintenance

• Maintain the garden to a consistently high standard, ensuring it is neat, healthy, and visually appealing.
• Care for a variety of plants and flowers, ensuring their growth and seasonal upkeep.
• Mow lawns regularly and follow fertilising schedules.
• Keep all garden equipment clean, well-maintained, and functioning optimally.
• Assist external landscapers with larger projects.
• Set up and arrange outdoor furniture for guests, including moving heavy items.
• Carry out general outdoor cleaning and maintenance as required.
• Support basic pool and spa upkeep, including water cleanliness and chemical balancing.
• Ensure household vehicles are cared for and maintained.

Household Support

• Assist the housekeeping team with heavy lifting and shared cleaning duties.
• Help with tasks such as window cleaning and other property upkeep.
• Provide support wherever needed to maintain the overall household environment.

Driving Duties

• Drive owners and guests around Cape Town and surrounding areas as required.
• Maintain a professional, friendly, and courteous manner at all times.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and well presented before and after use.
• Be familiar with Cape Town routes and destinations.

Gardener and Driver - Candidate Requirements

Experience & Background

• South African ID or Valid work permit or legal right to work in South Africa.
• Previous gardening or property maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior driving experience in a household or professional capacity advantageous.
• Candidates from Malawian or Zimbabwean backgrounds are preferred.

Licensing & Practical

• Valid South African driver's license preferred but not essential.
• Familiarity with Cape Town and surrounds is advantageous.
• Must have own transport or be comfortable using public transport.
• Physically fit and able to carry and move heavy furniture and equipment.

Skills & Attributes

• Well-spoken, with good English reading and writing skills.
• Confident and comfortable interacting with guests in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Honest, reliable, and hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Team player who takes direction well.
• Punctual, presentable, and detail-oriented.

Position Details

• Position Type: Full-time
• Working Hours: 8 hours per day
• Working Days: 5 days per week
• Salary Range: R9,000 - R11,000 per month (dependent on experience)
• Benefits & Perks: To be discussed during interview shortlisting
• Accommodation: Live-out position, with potential live-in option
• Start Date: October 2026
• Probation Period: 3 months