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Governess Job offer and Vacancy

Job description


Professional Kenyan family with a home in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, are looking for a highly experienced and qualified Governess to care for and educate their 10 year old and 2 year old children on a daily basis.

The candidate's high level of experience working with toddler's & young children in a luxury private household; combined with their qualifications in early childhood development & stimulation will be utilized fully.  

In addition to being a full time Governess to the youngest members of the family, the candidate will also be required to apply her experience as a well-rounded Household Representative to manage, guide and implement facility & service requirements of the household and home. 

As overall Household Representative and Governess to the youngest family members a well-groomed, loyal and experienced candidate may expect a very competitive offer of remuneration.

This position includes private accommodation, meals and utilities.  

Vacancy duties and responsibilities


·         Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the children.
·         Supervise the children‘s activities at all times (all waking hours)
·         Plan and prepare small meals and bottles for, and feed, the children
·         Dress the youngest child for daily activities
·         Dress and prepare luggage for travel & special occasions
·         Arrange and implement travel routine 
·         Travel with and permanently act as companion for the children
·         Implement and keep to safety requirements for the children during travel and daily activities
·         Place the youngest child down for naps and bedtime
·          Implement sleeping routines
·         Bathe the youngest child 
·         Change diapers when required 
·         Potty train the youngest child 
·         Perform housework related to child care, cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas, and washing bottles
·         Teach the children good social manners & customs
·         Arrange stimulating and educational games and activities on a daily basis
·         Play with the children, both indoors and outdoors
·         Plan and lead educational activities, including reading, with the children in English
·         Discipline the children  when necessary, and include teaching of good manners and social behaviour
·         Administer medicine to the children with parents authorization
·         Teach proper English, and speak English all the time with the children
·         Daily, weekly and monthly reporting and open communication with parents regarding children‘s progress
·         Activity, daily progress and development reporting to parents at all times
·         Babysitting or supervising the children overnight in the absence of the parents. 
·         Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table service for breakfast, lunch and evening meals; preparing dining tables in
          accordance to the theme of the reception (formal, informal, buffet, family or silver service)
·         Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal ware.
·         Managing and maintaining employer's VIP wardrobe (ensuring dry cleaning)
·         Preparing travel plans, itinerary and luggage.
·         Preserving and managing security for private art & valuable collections.
·         Managing stock and supply operations, in particular of high value commodities such as fine wines and alcohol  
·         managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays throughout the home.
·         Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests.
·         Recruiting and training household staff, ensure correct day-to-day execution of their duties.
·         Maintaining exhaustive, up-to-date inventories or supplies and valuables.
·         Inviting and welcoming guests, with an aptitude for guest relations.
·         Establishing and keeping to workable estate budgets in collaboration with the employer.
·         Supervise the serving of  food & beverage, ensuring proper service at all time in relation to the reception theme and ambiance.
·         Organizing social events and arranging specific details for receptions.
·         Liaising with financial and accounting staff with reporting responsibilities.]
·         Taking telephone calls, proper handling of correspondence.
·         Complete and total house schedule management.
·         Management of household staff compliment, in terms of scheduling, leave, appointment and duties.
·         Financial & completed duty reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
·         Management of third party suppliers, workers  and vendors.​

Profil requirement


  • Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication (French or Spanish would be a plus)
  • Honest and Trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
  • Detail oriented with the ability to manage: Child Education, Child Development, Child Care, General Housekeeping, Cooking
  • Extensive experience in similar position within a luxury private family residence
  • High level of experience in nanny duties, domestic and cooking ability
  • Flexible and able to accommodate principle and children's schedule
  • Education orientated and highly skilled
  • Qualification in First Aid
  • Drivers Licence, own vehicle
  • Ability to travel with short notice
  • Child Passion 
  • Fluent english (read, speak & write) 
  •  VIP experienced 
  • Discreet 
  • High school graduate preferred 
  • Experience caring for young children 
  • Training in early childhood education 
  • First aid training  
  • Reliable, honest, and trustworthy 
  • Physical ability to care for a young child 
  • Ability to plan, organize, and multi-task with minimal supervision
  • Ability to be an ambassador for the household and teach same to child​
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Job Conditions
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  • Package (furnished apartment) with high standard
  • All utility expenses paid 
  • Flexible hours for 5 days a week with frequent overtime (evenings and weekends)
  • 1 Month Trial Period ​​
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Live in Governess Salary
 
​Excellent salary for the right candidate 

Position filled
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Morgan Richez
​ is pleased to introduce this Governess in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Post on 06/01/2020 by Morgan & Mallet Nanny

Ad reference : 1285 SA
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