Cape Town: Housemother/Boarding Housemother (Prestigious Boarding School) posted by O’Brien Recruitment

Are you passionate about nurturing and supporting young people? Do you enjoy a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful difference every day? This prestigious School is looking for a dedicated Housemother to join their team and provide both pastoral care and practical management for their vibrant boarding house.

This is a busy and fulfilling role for someone who enjoys working with young people, managing a team, and being organized in a bustling environment. The successful candidate will live in a one-bedroom flat within the Boarding House (note: no pets allowed). This position would suit a single and more mature person. Must have a driver’s license with a PDP.

If you are energetic, nurturing, and up for the challenge, I’d love to hear from you! Please email your suitable CV to *****@*****.co.za

Role Overview: The Housemothers role is twofold:

• Pastoral Care: Offering maternal care and guidance to the boys in the boarding house, ensuring their well-being.
• Housekeeping Management: Supervising and overseeing the day-to-day housekeeping operations of the house.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transport & Coordination: Manage lifts to and from the airport and other ad hoc transport needs. (PDP required)
• Medical Liaison: Coordinate medical appointments in collaboration with the Nursing Sisters and House Director.
• Maintenance Supervision: Work proactively with the House Director to ensure maintenance issues are addressed.
• House Parent Committee: Play an active role on the committee, contributing to house-related decisions.
• Event Organization: Set up and attend all house functions.
• Catering Coordination: Liaise daily with the Outsourced Catering Manager on dietary requirements of boarders.
• Dormitory Management: Oversee the day-to-day management of dormitory staff.
• Sick Bay Management: Care for and manage boarders when they are unwell.
• Laundry Management: Ensure laundry is checked and handle laundry charges.
• Hygiene & Medication: Promote hygiene standards and oversee the distribution of medication.
• Regular Meetings: Attend food committee meetings to discuss and improve the quality of catering.

Qualities & Skills Needed:

• A dedicated individual who enjoys engaging with boys, staff, and parents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• High attention to detail, with initiative and a proactive approach.
• Physically fit and energetic.