Housekeeper

About Villa Helderberg

Villa Helderberg is a charming, family-run 4-star boutique guesthouse in the beautiful Helderberg area of Somerset West. We pride ourselves on delivering warm Dutch hospitality, exceptional guest experiences, and immaculate standards in a relaxed, luxurious setting. Our small team works closely to create memorable stays for our international and local guests.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and energetic Housekeeper to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across our guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and facilities. You will play a key role in ensuring every guest feels welcomed and comfortable in our home. You will help serve and prepare breakfast for our guests every morning.

This is a hands-on position in a small, family-oriented guesthouse where flexibility, pride in your work, and a positive attitude are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough daily cleaning of guest rooms (stay-overs and check-outs), including making beds with fresh linen, ironing, dusting, vacuuming, polishing, and attention to every detail.
• Assist with general housekeeping tasks, including deep cleans, special requests, and occasional support with breakfast service or guest needs. Clean and sanitise bathrooms thoroughly, replenishing amenities, toiletries, and towels to 4-star standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of public areas, kitchen, lounges, dining/breakfast areas, patios, and outdoor spaces.
• Handle laundry: washing, drying, ironing, and folding of bed linen, towels, and guest items as needed.
• Restock guest supplies, mini-bars (where applicable), and cleaning carts.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or stock shortages promptly to management.
• Adhere to all health, safety, hygiene, and infection control standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience (minimum 1–2 years preferred) in housekeeping at a guesthouse, boutique hotel, or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine pride in delivering high cleanliness standards.
• Reliable, honest, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Good command of English (spoken and basic written).
• Physically fit and able to handle the demands of the role (standing, lifting, bending).
• Must have a valid South African ID or legal right (work permit) to work in South Africa.
• Residing in or near Somerset West, Strand, or Helderberg area is a strong advantage for reliable attendance.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays (typical shifts align with guesthouse operations).
• Availability on-site on working days from 07:30-16:30h (own transport must be arranged).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience (market-related for the area).
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful, family-run 4-star property with a supportive team.
• A positive, professional working environment.
• UIF, CFOID, and compliance with South African labour regulations.
• Potential for growth within our expanding operations (part of Oliver’s Travels).

If you are a meticulous, reliable team player who takes pride in creating spotless, welcoming spaces and contributing to exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you!

You need to attach your CV (with references) and a motivation letter. Please address your motivation letter to the Prent family. Include personal information, work experience, educational experience, references.

Applicants may optionally include a recent professional photo with their CV.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of right to work in South Africa (SA ID or valid work permit) during the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: R6 000,00 - R7 000,00 per month

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Work permit (Required)

Work Location: In person