Housekeeper | Cape Town | Private Property

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

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out position

Potential live-in option

Job summary

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited is seeking an experienced HOUSEKEEPER for a private residence in Bishopscourt, Cape Town. The role involves daily housekeeping, meticulous laundry care, and ensuring guest-ready presentation for owners and rental guests.

Candidates should have luxury hospitality experience, be fluent in English, and willing to work weekends/public holidays. Live-out with potential live-in option; salary R9,000–R11,000 per month, 40 hours weekly, 5 days with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury household or hospitality housekeeping.
• Solid laundry knowledge and garment care skills.
• Fluent English with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• No criminal record and a privacy-conscious, discreet profile.

Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping to a high standard across all areas.
• Laundry care including washing, ironing, and garment handling.

Skills

Luxury household housekeeping

Fluent English

Discretion

Attention to detail

Job description

HOUSEKEEPER | Cape Town | Private Property

We are seeking an experienced HOUSEKEEPER to join the team of a private household located in Bishopscourt, Cape Town.

This is a long‑term opportunity to become part of a South African family’s home, ensuring the highest standards of care and presentation for both the owners and their selective rental guests.

HOUSEKEEPER – Role Overview

• The property is a private residence in a luxury area of Bishopscourt, occupied by a young couple for four months of the year.
• During the remaining months, the home is rented out to carefully chosen guests, requiring consistent upkeep and guest‑ready presentation.
• These are permanent positions, ideal for candidates who want to build a long‑term relationship with the family and contribute positively to the household environment.

HOUSEKEEPER – Key Responsibilities

• Daily Housekeeping: Clean and maintain all areas of the home to a consistently high standard.
• Laundry Care: Washing, ironing, and garment care.
• Guest Readiness: Ensure spaces are prepared for owners and rental guests.
• Furnishings & Equipment: Care for fittings, furnishings, and household equipment.
• Checklist Compliance: Follow structured daily checklists and household guidelines.
• Professional Interaction: Engage warmly and professionally with owners and guests.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively alongside another housekeeper, reporting to the owners and management company.

HOUSEKEEPER – Candidate Requirements

Experience & Background

• Valid South African ID or legal right to work in South Africa.
• Previous experience in luxury household housekeeping or hospitality housekeeping.
• Solid laundry knowledge and garment care skills.

Skills & Attributes

• Fluent in English, with strong communication skills.
• Honest, loyal, hardworking, and detail‑oriented.
• Warm, homely personality that enhances the household atmosphere.
• Professional, discreet, and respectful of privacy at all times.
• Willingness to learn correct cleaning methods for luxury surfaces and finishes.
• No criminal record.
• Able to work during weekends and public holidays when required.

Housekeeper – Practical Requirements

• Own transport or comfort with public transport.
• Flexibility to work in Bishopscourt.
• Potential suitability for a live‑in arrangement – will be decided during the interview process.

Position Details

• Position Type: this is a full time position
• Working Hours: standard 40 hours per week
• Working Days: 5 days per week, with flexibility for weekends and public holidays
• Overtime Pay: 1.5× for weekends, 2× for public holidays
• Salary Range: R 9,000 – R11,000 per month (net, dependent on experience)
• Accommodation: this is a Live‑out position, with potential live‑in option
• Estimated Start Date: October 2026
• Probation Period: 3 months

Training & Support

• Structured training provided, supported by detailed checklists and household guidelines.
• Commitment to setting the team up for success and ensuring smooth integration into the household.