Pet Sitter

Poochy Pets; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A local pet care service in Ballito is seeking a part-time Pet Sitter. The role involves providing daily visits for feeding, playtime, and cuddles, as well as overnight care and dog walking. Candidates should have strong animal care skills, communication abilities, and reliable transportation for pet transport. A high school diploma is required. This position offers an opportunity to work with pets in a loving environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Genuine love and compassion for animals.
• Reliable transportation for pet transport duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily visits with feeding, playtime, and cuddles to pets.
• Ensure pets feel safe at home during overnight sitting.
• Walk dogs to keep them happy and healthy.
• Provide pet transport for safe trips to the vet or groomer.

Skills

Animal Care

Pet Care

Pet Sitting

Strong Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

At Poochy Pets, we treat your pets like our own. We offer insured local and loving care, including daily visits with feeding, playtime, and cuddles, as well as overnight sitting, dog walking, pet transport, and house only care. Our insured sitters are reliable, providing daily photos and text updates, and clear upfront pricing. We proudly serve Ballito, Umhlanga, Salt Rock, Umdloti, and the Dolphin Coast, ensuring your pets are safe, happy, and loved while you’re away.

Role Description

This is a part-time, on-site Pet Sitter role located in Ballito. The Pet Sitter will be responsible for providing daily visits with feeding, playtime, and cuddles to pets, overnight sitting to ensure pets feel safe at home, dog walking to keep them happy and healthy, and pet transport for safe trips to the vet or groomer. The role also includes house only care for our clients who need peace of mind while they are away.

Qualifications

• Animal Care, Pet Care, and Pet Sitting skills
• Strong Communication skills
• House Sitting experience
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• Genuine love and compassion for animals
• Reliable transportation for pet transport duties
• Previous experience in a similar role is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent