Johannesburg: Private Estate Housekeeping Manager I Johannesburg posted by J D Specialized Recruitment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Housekeeping Manager to join the household of a prominent private principal in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will become a trusted cornerstone of the estate, overseeing all aspects of housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe care, and linen operations for the principal’s luxury residence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of linen, laundry, and wardrobe care for the principal’s luxury garments
• Lead a dedicated team to ensure seamless, proactive service across both private and VIP guest spaces
• Design, implement, and manage detailed SOP’s across housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe management, and linen operations
• Ensure the highest standards across all residential environments, with an unwavering commitment to privacy, excellence, and bespoke residential service
• Recruit, train, develop, and performance-manage household teams
• Dynamic rostering to accommodate changing schedules, events, and requirements of a principal and VIP guests

Requirements

• A minimum of 8–10 years of progressive senior housekeeping experience within a private UHNW household or comparable high-standard residential environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning products
• Strong working knowledge of laundry best practices, particularly for luxury and delicate fabrics
• In-depth expertise in linen room management, including procurement, inventory control, rotation, and quality maintenance across multiple properties

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) not specified

Salary & Benefits

• Salary details not specified