Private School Hostel - Housemother

Rory Mackie & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Cape Town seeks a dedicated Housemother to manage pastoral care, supervise boarding house operations, and maintain high hygiene standards for students. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and be physically fit. The role includes accommodation and meals as part of the employment package, making it perfect for someone passionate about youth interaction and staff management.

Benefits

Accommodation (one bedroom flatlet)

All meals provided

School holidays off

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with boys, staff, and parents.
• Ability to manage dormitory staff effectively.
• Proactive involvement in maintenance and house operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and manage lifts to/from the airport.
• Liaise with Nursing Sisters about medical appointments.
• Keep dormitory hygiene standards high.
• Attend Food Committee Meetings regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Independent worker

First Aid Qualification

Computer literacy

High energy level

Job description

Key Function:

• The role of the Housemother is twofold in that she should:
  • Assist the House Director with pastoral care, specifically offering maternal care for the boys.
  • Responsible for the supervision of the general housekeeping of the boarding house.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for transporting and coordinating lifts to and from the airport as well as other ad hoc lifting for the boys. (PDP Required)
• Liaise with the Nursing Sisters and House Director regarding medical appointments.
• Maintenance in the house requires proactive involvement, planning with the House Director and follow-through.
• Play an active role on the house parent committee.
• Organise, set up and attend all house functions.
• Liaise with the Outsourced Catering Manager on a daily basis regarding dietary requirements of boarders.
• Responsible for the day‑to‑day management of dormitory staff members.
• Responsible for the management of sick boarders.
• Checking laundry and handling laundry charges.
• Promote hygiene standards for boarders.
• Distribution of medication.
• Attend Food Committee Meetings regularly.
• Contactable at all times except when officially off duty (two weekends a month and holidays).

Qualities and Skills:

• A dedicated individual who enjoys interaction with boys, staff and parents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and be a team player.
• Computer literate
• Have First Aid Qualification (or be prepared to obtain one)
• Initiative and attention to detail.
• High energy level/physically fit

This is a busy job for an active individual who enjoys interacting with young people and parents, can manage staff and who is highly organised.

One bedroom flatlet (accommodation) and all meals, and school holidays, are part of the package and are benefits of this role.