Household Driver And General Support Assistant

Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in Cape Town is seeking a Household Driver and General Support Assistant. This role involves driving, vehicle maintenance, gardening, and general household support. Candidates must have a valid SA driver's license, speak conversational English, and be comfortable working with animals. The position offers a competitive salary, with expected flexibility for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must speak conversational English.
• Valid SA driver's license (Code B or above) and good knowledge of Cape Town routes.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks.
• Discreet and able to maintain family confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drive family members and pets for errands and appointments.
• Take responsibility for household vehicles and maintenance.
• Perform basic gardening and pool cleaning tasks.
• Provide daily dog walking and basic pet supervision.
• Undertake general household support chores.

Skills

Conversational English

Clean driving record

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Comfortable with large dogs

Job description

Household Driver and General Support AssistantLocation : Cape Town (Atlantic Seaboard), South Africa

Overview

A private family based in Cape Town is seeking a reliable, hands-on, and proactive individual to assist with household driving, vehicle and house maintenance, garden upkeep, and general household support / secondary office support, including shopping, pickups, and drop offs.

This is a live-out position suited to someone who is flexible, trustworthy, and takes initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Household Driver Duties : Drive family members, pets, and other staff for errands, appointments, shopping, and school runs as needed.
Must hold a valid South African driver's license with a clean driving record.
Flexibility to work on Saturdays and Sundays on an ad hoc basis is essential.

Vehicle Maintenance and Administration : Take responsibility for all household vehicles, including but not limited to : Scheduling and transporting vehicles for regular service and repairs.
Monitoring general vehicle condition (tyres, batteries, oil, etc.).
Renewing vehicle licenses and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Bi-weekly washing of all vehicles.

Gardening and Pool Duties : Perform basic gardening and pool cleaning-related tasks, including lawn care, trimming, watering, weeding, and seasonal upkeep.
General knowledge of gardening tools and maintenance practices.

Pet Care : Comfortable and confident with large dogs.
Daily dog walking and basic pet supervision as required.
Take pets to pet school, veterinarian, and look after pets when the family is away, etc.

General Household Support : Undertake chores around the property / secondary property, such as : Liaise with contractors
Cleaning windows
Washing windows - exterior
Assisting with overflow of general household cleaning when needed.
Maintain property systems such as pool automation, air con, etc., and liaise with contractors where needed.
Other ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the household.

Candidate Requirements

• Must speak conversational English.
• Valid SA driver's license (Code B or above) and good knowledge of Cape Town routes.
• Previous experience in a similar role (gardener, household assistant, driver, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks.
• Comfortable working around animals, particularly dogs.
• Discreet, respectful, and able to maintain family confidentiality.
• Wear a supplied uniform daily

Working Hours : Monday to Friday, with flexibility for weekend work against overtime payment on an ad hoc basis.

Remuneration : Competitive salary based on experience, with overtime / weekend rates where applicable.