Groundskeeper | Driver

African Echoes Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

African Echoes Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a reliable and physically fit gardener/household assistant to maintain gardens and support the household team.

The role includes driving homeowners and guests, basic pool and spa tasks, and helping with lifting, cleaning, and property upkeep. Start date October 2026; live-out, with live-in for a couple.

Qualifications

• RSA ID and legal residence essential.
• Previous gardening, property maintenance, or similar experience.
• Professional driving experience advantageous.
• Valid Driver's Licence advantageous.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual duties.
• Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated.
• Professional when interacting with homeowners and guests.
• Own reliable transport or comfortable using public transport.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens, lawns, flower beds, and landscaped areas.
• Carry out seasonal garden maintenance and fertilising programmes.
• Assist with basic pool and spa maintenance.
• Clean and maintain garden equipment and outdoor furniture.
• Drive homeowners and guests when required.
• Maintain household vehicles in a clean and roadworthy condition.
• Assist with lifting, window cleaning, and general household support when required.
• Support the household team to ensure the property is maintained to exceptional standards.

Skills

Fluent English

Physically fit

Reliable

Self-motivated

Professional driving experience

Driver's licence

Job description

African Echoes Recruitment

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Job Description

REQUIREMENT:

• RSA ID and legal residence essential
• Previous gardening, property maintenance, or similar experience
• Professional driving experience advantageous
• Valid Driver's Licence advantageous
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Physically fit and able to perform manual duties
• Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated
• Professional when interacting with homeowners and guests
• Own reliable transport or comfortable using public transport

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain gardens, lawns, flower beds, and landscaped areas
• Carry out seasonal garden maintenance and fertilising programmes
• Assist with basic pool and spa maintenance
• Clean and maintain garden equipment and outdoor furniture
• Drive homeowners and guests when required
• Maintain household vehicles in a clean and roadworthy condition
• Assist with lifting, window cleaning, and general household support when required
• Support the household team to ensure the property is maintained to exceptional standards

PACKAGE:

• R9,000 R11,000 per month (DOE)
• Live-out position with the possibility of live-in for a successful couple placement
• 56 day work week
• Start date: October 2026