Johannesburg: Private Estate Housekeeping Manager I Johannesburg posted by HotelJobs

? ?? ??????????? ??????????? is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious ultra-high-net-worth private family estate in Johannesburg, for an experienced, highly organised, and exceptionally discreet ??????? ?????? ???????????? ??????? This is a great opportunity to join the household of a prominent private principal, overseeing a world-class primary residence. The estate operates to the most exacting standards, with an unwavering commitment to privacy, excellence, and bespoke residential service. The successful candidate will become a trusted cornerstone of the household, ensuring that every environment always reflects the lifestyle and elevated expectations of the principal and their guests. This opportunity offers a seasoned housekeeping professional to take on a senior leadership role within an exceptional private household. The estate demands the highest standards across all residential environments, and the successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, manage all aspects of linen, laundry, and wardrobe care for the principal’s luxury garments, and ensure seamless, proactive service across both private and VIP guest spaces. Requirements A minimum of 810 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 SOPs 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 In-depth expertise in linen room management, including procurement, inventory control, rotation, and quality maintenance across multiple properties Experienced people leader with a track record of recruiting, training, developing, and performance-managing household teams Skilled in dynamic rostering to accommodate the changing schedules, events, and requirements of a principal and VIP guests An exceptional eye for detail combined with superior organisational ability The highest levels of personal discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and emotional intelligence A stable employment history with contactable references ?????? ???? Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you.