House Manager Job

House Manager / Head Housekeeper opportunity - Johannesburg, South Africa 

A truly global partner of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking an Estate Manager to oversee the staff & operations of 3 locations based in and around Johannesburg, South Africa. Our client is seeking only those with UHNW experience in a similar role, ideally managing residences in the UK, Europe or the USA.

Duties:

  • Management of the Main residence, including Housekeeping and household Admin

  • Procurement of all items needed to maintain the upkeep of the residence 

  • Lead a team of Housekeepers, hands-on, leading from the front 

  • Assisting with Service 

  • Assisting with cooking on rare occasions

  • Basic PA duties on occasion 

To be considered:

  • You Must have experience as a Hands-on manager of housekeepers and household staff

  • You must be South African or have a valid long term work permit

  • Seeking those with experience inheriting, long term, loyal staff 

  • Must be emotionally intelligent and lead from the front, not with authority

  • Ideally seeking those with UK, Europe or USA experience, although will consider those who have worked for private families in the Middle East 

  • Ideally be a Driver 

Benefits: 

  • Salary of circa £40,000 Gross per annum (83,600 ZAR gross per month) 

  • Accommodation provided, happy for partners & dependents to live in, although NO PETS 

  • Use of a car and laptop 

  • Other employer benefits

Job No: 146584

Consultant: Andy Hodges