*Priority Positions*
Location: Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Secondary Location: Kalahari (travel required)
Employment Type: Full-time, long-term
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive House Management Couple to oversee the smooth running of a private family residence in Plettenberg Bay and a secondary property in the Kalahari. The ideal couple will take ownership of the day-to-day management, maintenance, and hospitality of both homes, ensuring a well-organised, clean, and welcoming environment for a family of 5–8 people.
This role is suited to a capable, trustworthy couple with a service-minded attitude, high attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate the needs of a busy household.
Key Responsibilities
Housekeeping & Home Care
- Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the entire household to a high standard
- Daily housekeeping including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and linen care
- Organise wardrobes, pantries, and storage areas efficiently
- Oversee general maintenance, identifying and coordinating repairs or servicing when required
Cooking & Kitchen Management
- Prepare daily family-style meals and occasional formal dinners for guests
- Plan menus and manage dietary preferences
- Shop for groceries and maintain stock levels of pantry and household supplies
- Manage kitchen cleanliness and ensure appliances are in good working order
Household Administration
- Manage household inventory, suppliers, and service providers
- Receive and coordinate deliveries and collections
- Oversee travel logistics including booking flights, transfers, and accommodation for family or staff
- Manage petty cash, expenses, and household budgets
Kalahari Property Coordination
- Arrange logistics, flight bookings, and provisioning for family visits
- Oversee local housekeeping staff or assist hands-on when on-site
- Prepare and manage hosting duties — including meals, guest arrangements, and event preparation
- Ensure both properties are ready for occupancy at all times
Hospitality & Family Support
- Welcome and host guests with professionalism and warmth
- Assist with table setting, event preparation, and occasional entertaining
- Provide support for family needs — including errands, light driving, or overseeing vendors and tradespeople
Key Position Requirements
- Proven experience as an Estate / House Management Couple or in similar high-level private household roles
- Strong cooking skills (family-style and guest entertaining)
- Excellent housekeeping and laundry expertise
- Organised, reliable, discreet, and self-sufficient
- Confident managing suppliers and service providers
- Fluent in English; Afrikaans beneficial
- Valid driver’s licences (both applicants)
- Willingness to travel to and from Kalahari as needed
Personal Attributes
- Honest, loyal, and service-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable with a hands-on approach
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Able to work both independently and as a close-knit team
- Professional presentation and a calm, friendly demeanour
Accommodation and Benefits
- Salary (based on experience)
- Accommodation provided (Plettenberg Bay and when travelling)
- Meals during working hours
- Travel expenses covered for Kalahari visits
Only candidates with the relevant experience and education will be shortlisted and contacted.
Start Date
Priority Position
Consideration
Candidates, who are already residing in the vicinity of Plettenberg Bay, SA will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.
Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications submitted must contain:
- Updated CV with contactable references
- Certified Tertiary Educational documents
- Certified Written Reference Letters
- Recent presentable profile photo’s
- 6-8 Food profile photos produced by yourself or in conjunction with the team
How to apply
Email us at info@pmrecruitment.co.za
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