Housemother

In brief

**Overview** This role, advertised by O'Brien Recruitment, is for a Housemother within a boarding house setting. The position is primarily focused on providing pastoral care and guidance to students, acting as a maternal figure, and managing the day-to-day housekeeping operations of the house. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Manage lifts to and from the airport and other ad hoc transport needs. * Coordinate medical appointments in collaboration with the Nursing Sisters and House Director. * Work proactively with the House Director to ensure maintenance issues are addressed. * Play an active role on the House Parent Committee, contributing to house-related decisions. * Set up and attend all house functions. * Liaise daily with the Outsourced Catering Manager on dietary requirements of boarders. * Oversee the day-to-day management of dormitory staff. * Care for and manage boarders when they are unwell. * Ensure laundry is checked and handle laundry charges. * Promote hygiene standards and oversee the distribution of medication. * Attend food committee meetings to discuss and improve the quality of catering. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. * PDP required (for transport duties). **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a dedicated, physically fit, and energetic individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They should be computer literate, possess high attention to detail, show initiative, and be proactive. The role suits someone who enjoys engaging with boys, staff, and parents, and is capable of both working independently and as part of a team. A First Aid qualification is required, or a willingness to obtain one. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/professions/education-training/western-cape/housemother-id-7598470 Source: jobmail

Summary drafted with AI assistance from the original advert. The advert itself is the authority — how we use AI.

At a glance

• First aid

Extracted automatically from the advert; confirm requirements on the original listing.

Job description

Before you apply

• Confirm the requirements and closing date on the original listing (jobmail). SPANi lists vacancies from other sites and may not reflect last-minute changes.
• Legitimate employers do not charge application, registration or training fees.
• Don't send your ID or bank details before you have confirmed the employer is real.

How to spot a job scam

Applying for permanent roles

• Mirror the job title and top three requirements in your CV summary and most recent experience.
• Quantify results where possible: sales targets, cases handled, tickets closed, or team size.
• Proofread contact details and filenames before submitting — small errors cost interviews.
• Verify the company and role on the source page before sharing ID copies or banking details.