Governess Job offer and Vacancy

​Professional Family situated in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, are looking for a highly experienced and qualified Governess to care for and educate their 8 year old on a daily basis, and provide babysitting services in the evening for their new born.  

The candidate's high level of experience working with new born & young children in 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 8 year-old, the candidate will also be required to apply her experience as a well rounded Household Manager to manage, guide and implement facility & serve requirements of the household and home.  

​As overall Household Manager and Governess being a well groomed, loyal and experienced candidate may expect a very competitive offer of remuneration.   This position includes private accommodation, meals and utilities. 
 
Candidate
 

• Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication
• Honest and Trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
• Detail orientated 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 License, own vehicle 
• Ability to travel with short notice 

Responsibilities
 
Governess

• Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for children
• Supervise the 8-year-old activities at all times ( all waking hours)
• Plan and prepare small meals and bottles for, and feed, the baby
• Dress 8-year-old for daily activities
• Dress and prepare luggage for travel and special occasions
• Arrange and prepare travel routine
• Travel with and permanently act as companion for the 8-year-old
• Implement and keep to safety requirements  for the children during travel and daily activities 
• Place the baby down for for naps and bedtime
• Structure and implement sleeping routine
• Bathe the baby
• Change diapers when required
• Potty train the baby when required 
• Teach children good 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 behavior
• 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

 
House Manager
 

• 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 timely washing, pressing, arranging, folding and packing)
• Preparing travel plans, itinerary and luggage
• Preserving and managing security for private are and valuable collections
• Managing stock and supply operations, in particular of high value commodities such as fine wines
• Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays throughout the home
• Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
• Inviting and welcoming guests, with an aptitude for guest relations 
• Establishing and keeping to workable estate budgets in collaboration with the employer
• Serving 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
• Making and 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 and vendors\

 
Profile

• Child Passion
• Tutoring in English method
• Fluent English (written, 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 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

Package

• Exellent Salary for the right candidate
• Package (furnished apartment) with high standard
• All utility expenses paid
• Flexible hours for 5 days per week
• 1 Month trial period

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