House Manager in Port Elizabeth, South Africa


Foreign HNW family residing in Lovemore Park, Port Elizabeth, in summer time is looking for a House Manager to manage their beautiful 5 bedroom house of 570 m2 and land area of 2200 m2 as well as manage the work of all household staff (2 housekeepers, gardener, handyman, travelling chef and a butler). A perfect candidate should have an extensive experience and be a good leader.

This is a live in position. A separate room in the house with all needed appliances is provided. 

Start – end of May, 2016

Requirements
  • Extensive experience of working for a Private Family in a similar position 
  • Fluent English
  • Positive references
  • Skills and knowledge in hospitality/hotel management 
  • Compliance with the conditions of the non-disclosure of confidential information 
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Well mannered
  • Self-disciplined
  • Responsible
  • Loyal
  • Honest
  • Available

Duties and responsibilities
  • Managing the house and all surrounding area (pool, tennis court, electric fencing, irrigation system, air conditioners)
  • Overseeing the territory of the estate
  • Ensuring the proper work of all the equipment in the estate
  • Leading and monitoring the work of all household staff
  • Providing training to the staff if needed
  • Planning all events for the family (during their residing in the estate)
  • Controlling the work of suppliers and contractors
  • Monitoring the alarm system in the estate
  • Detection of all possible problems and finding the best solution for them
  • Planning of expenditures
  • Producing monthly report to the employer

Salary
Good salary for the perfect candidate
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Position filled ​