Head Housekeeper Job and Vacancy


A professional young couple residing in Bryanston, Johannesburg require the employment of a long term executive head housekeeper and manager. The candidates extensive experience in working in a large private residence, with full management responsibilities and cooking will be utilised to its full potential within this excellent opportunity. Qualified and energetic candidates can expect a competitive package with the option of accommodation.

Candidate 
  • Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication 
  • Honest and Trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
  • Detail oriented with the ability to manage: schedule repairs, vendor and contractor relations
  • Extensive experience in similar position within a large private family residence
  • Qualifications and experience in domestic and cooking ability
  • Flexible and able to accommodate principle and guest requests
  • Service orientated and highly skilled
  • Drivers Licence would be a plus

Duties & Responsibilities 
  • Maintain cleaning check list as record of work done
  • Detailed cleaning including carpets and windows
  • Organizing and scheduling
  • Laundry and ironing including linens, VIP wardrobe and delicates
  • VIP wardrobe management
  • Simple sewing and repair to clothing
  • Household inventory management, grocery list and shopping
  • Vendor supervision and scheduling
  • Running errands 
  • Maintaining and purchasing of up-to-date household product inventories (food, cleaning supplies, medications etc)
  • Special care of furnishings, delicate surfaces, high-end household appliances
  • Hand-washing and special care of fine linens and delicate clothing
  • Supervision of contract workers and gardeners
  • Assisting in the preparation of meals
  • Deep cleaning
  • General home maintenance log and schedule of repairs
  • Guest room preparation for expected guests
  • Packing and unpacking luggage for family and guest arrivals and departures.

Requirements
  • 3 years' experience working as a housekeeper/manager in a private residence 
  • Fluent English (French would be a plus)
  • Cooking and Housekeeping qualifications
  • Dynamic, friendly yet professional person with kind and honest attributes who values the discretion required

Extra information
  • Schedule is flexible in accordance to the family needs (max 45 hour week)
  • Salary based on experience and qualifications for the right candidate.
  • Private room may be offered following trial period
 
Full time placement with 1 month trial period

​Position filled