Live-in Housekeeper - Private Family

The Talent Room; George; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room seeks a dedicated live-in housekeeper to manage and run a private residence in George, Western Cape. You will handle thorough cleaning, laundry, ironing, light meal prep, stock management, and dog care, aligning with the family's travel schedule.

High autonomy, discretion, and a proven track record in private households are essential. Responsibilities include keeping the home organised, preparing for arrivals, and supporting other staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in private households
• Excellent laundry and ironing skills
• Good kitchen and light food preparation experience
• Strong organisational and self-management skills
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable around children and dogs
• Contactable references
• Clear criminal record
• Willingness to live in while the family is in South Africa

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and upkeep of the home
• Managing the household independently
• Laundry and excellent ironing
• Maintaining household linen and clothing
• Light food preparation and kitchen assistance
• Keeping the household organised and well maintained
• Managing household supplies and stock
• Preparing the home for the family's arrival
• Assisting with the family's two dogs when required
• Looking after the home during periods when the family is travelling
• Working alongside other household staff where applicable
• Identifying and taking initiative with household requirements

Job description

Description: A full-time, long-term live-in role responsible for maintaining and running the home. Key duties include thorough cleaning, expert laundry and ironing, light meal preparation, stock management, dog care, and opening/closing the residence around the familys travel schedule. Requires extensive private household experience, high autonomy, discretion, and a clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and upkeep of the home
• Managing the household independently
• Laundry and excellent ironing
• Maintaining household linen and clothing
• Light food preparation and kitchen assistance
• Keeping the household organised and well maintained
• Managing household supplies and stock
• Preparing the home for the family's arrival
• Assisting with the family's two dogs when required
• Looking after the home during periods when the family is travelling
• Working alongside other household staff where applicable
• Identifying and taking initiative with household requirements

Requirements

• Extensive previous experience as a housekeeper, preferably in a private household
• Excellent laundry and ironing skills
• Good kitchen and light food preparation experience
• Strong organisational and self-management skills
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable around children and dogs
• Contactable references
• Clear criminal record
• Willingness to live in while the family is in South Africa

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.