Johannesburg: Executive Housekeeper I Johannesburg posted by J D Specialized Recruitment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Housekeeper to join the household of a prestigious ultra-high-net-worth private family estate in Johannesburg. As a trusted cornerstone of the household, you will oversee the world-class primary residence, ensuring that every environment reflects the lifestyle and elevated expectations of the principal and their guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team, managing all aspects of linen, laundry, and wardrobe care for the principal’s luxury garments
• 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
• Manage all aspects of laundry best practices, with particular expertise in the care of luxury and delicate fabrics including cashmere, silk, fine wool, and tailored garments
• Procure, inventory control, rotation, and quality maintenance of linens across multiple properties
• Recruit, train, develop, and performance-manage household teams
• Dynamic rostering to accommodate the 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 design, implement, and manage detailed SOP’s across housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe management, and linen operations
• Strong working knowledge of laundry best practices, with particular expertise in the care of luxury and delicate fabrics including cashmere, silk, fine wool, and tailored garments
• Proven experience with eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning products, with a thorough understanding of appropriate chemical usage across varied surfaces, materials, and finishes

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.)

Salary & Benefits

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