House Manager

Hospitality Jobs Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A Home Management Agency in Cape Town is seeking a reliable House Manager to manage household tasks from Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include planning meals, driving children, and general housekeeping. The ideal candidate must have experience in hospitality as a trained chef, strong organizational skills, and a valid driver's license. Monthly overnight stays to provide support during travel are part of the role. This position offers a competitive salary of R15,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Trained chef with experience in hospitality or hotel kitchens.
• Strong household management and organizational skills.
• Minimum 5 years’ driving experience with a valid driver’s license.
• General housekeeping experience including laundry, cleaning, and home maintenance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the household Monday to Friday.
• Plan and prepare meals and school lunches.
• Supervise household routines for a neat, organized environment.
• Drive children to school and activities.
• Handle general shopping, errands, and pet care.

Skills

Household management

Meal preparation

Driving

Organizational skills

Job description

The House Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the household Monday to Friday, with occasional overnight stays once a month to provide childcare and home support while the mother travels.

Duties include planning and preparing meals, school lunches, and afternoon teas, managing laundry and cleaning, maintaining household supplies, and supervising household routines to ensure a neat, organised, and hotel-quality environment.

Additional responsibilities include driving children to school and activities, handling general shopping and errands, pet care, and coordinating maintenance tasks. The role also requires monthly overnight stays to assist with travel support, ensuring the household and children are fully cared for during these periods.

Working Hours & Remuneration

Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

Monthly overnight sleepover: Wednesday 09:00 – Friday 18:00

Salary: R15,000 per month (overtime paid as required)

Qualifications

• Trained chef with experience in hospitality or hotel kitchens
• Strong household management and organisational skills
• Minimum 5 years’ driving experience with a valid driver’s license
• General housekeeping experience including laundry, cleaning, and home maintenance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritise duties
• Professional, trustworthy, and fully referenceable
• Between 3 - 5 Years