Key Responsibilities & Expectations

Applicants will be expected to undertake a range of cleaning duties, including deep-cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces. Regular laundry and ironing are required.

Additional responsibilities involve errands, mail collection, organising spaces like attics and basements, and regular pet care and cleaning.

The successful candidate should manage grocery shopping, packing, and unpacking for the family from time to time as well, maintaining a tidy home environment at all times.

Advanced tasks such as carpet cleaning, window cleaning, surface polishing, and yard work are also in scope, ensuring attention to detail throughout.

Good organisational skills, reliability, and initiative are vital for day-to-day success. A trustworthy, experienced housekeeper will thrive here.

Benefits of the Role

This live-in position provides stable, full-time employment with flexible accommodation arrangements. Remuneration is offered on a negotiable, competitive basis.

Working with a pet-friendly, non-smoking family, you will enjoy a respectful environment with clear expectations and boundaries.

No travel between locations is required, giving you the chance to focus energy and efforts on maintaining a single household.

Being part of a valued team, you’ll have access to regular support and feedback from your employers. This role suits career housekeepers seeking reliability.

Potential Challenges

The job calls for a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. Full-time presence and the requirement for overnight stays might not suit everyone.

Fluency in Afrikaans and Tagalog is essential, limiting the pool to bilingual speakers. Five years of paid experience is non-negotiable.

The scope of duties is broad and may occasionally be physically demanding or repetitive. Those who prefer only light duties might find it challenging.

Our Verdict

For experienced individuals fluent in the required languages, this position offers job security, fair remuneration, and positive working conditions. It’s a strong choice for career housekeepers.

If you meet all requirements and thrive on organisation, this could be your next rewarding role. Apply if you’re confident managing diverse tasks with professionalism and care.