Cape Town City Centre: Household Driver and General Support Assistant

Household Driver and General Support Assistant Location: Cape Town (Atlantic Seaboard), South Africa Overview: A private family based in Cape Town is seeking a reliable, hands-on, and proactive individual to assist with household driving, vehicle and house maintenance, garden upkeep, and general household support / secondary office support including shopping, pickups and drop offs. This is a live-out position suited to someone who is flexible, trustworthy, and takes initiative. Key Responsibilities: 1. Household Driver Duties: Drive family members, pets, and other staff for errands, appointments, shopping, and school runs as needed. Must hold a valid South African driver’s license with a clean driving Flexibility to work on Saturdays and Sundays on an ad hoc basis is essential. 2. Vehicle Maintenance and Administration: Take responsibility for all household vehicles, including but not limited to: Scheduling and transporting vehicles for regular service and Monitoring general vehicle condition (tyres, batteries, oil, ). Renewing vehicle licenses and ensuring compliance with all regulatory Bi-weekly washing of all vehicles 3. Gardening and Pool Duties: Perform basic gardening and pool cleaning-related tasks, including lawn care, trimming, watering, weeding, and seasonal General knowledge of gardening tools and maintenance 4. Pet Care: Comfortable and confident with large Daily dog walking and basic pet supervision as Take pets to pet school, veterinarian, and look after pets when the family is away, 5. General Household Support: Undertake chores around the property / secondary property, such as: Liaise with contractors Cleaning windows Washing windows – exterior Assisting with overflow of general household cleaning when Maintain property systems such as pool automation, air con, , and liaise with contractors where needed. Other ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the household. Candidate Requirements: Must speak conversational Valid SA driver’s license (Code B or above) and good knowledge of Cape Town Previous experience in a similar role (gardener, household assistant, driver, ). Strong attention to detail and ability to work Physically fit and able to carry out manual Comfortable working around animals, particularly Discreet, respectful, and able to maintain family Wear a supplied uniform daily Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with flexibility for weekend work against overtime payment on an ad hoc basis. Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience, with overtime/weekend rates where applicable.