Job description

Epicentre is looking for a skilled house mother to provide general support to field staff living in the Epicentre house. She will be required to ensure the smooth running of the house and provide a happy comfortable and well-disciplined atmosphere for staff. She will be required to undertake a variety of day-to-day duties within the house and play an integral part in ensuring that our field staff is provided with a clean and comfortable living area.

Responsibilities:

• To take care of all matters concerning the care and welfare of the house.
• To keep a formal record of incidents that occur in the house.
• Managing the daily running of the house.
• To be responsible for the keys.
• To be the main point of contact during the day in regard to placing orders, etc.
• To make sure the domestic arrangements of the house is in order e.g. cleanliness and laundry.
• Basic housekeeping duties include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, surface cleaning and kitchen and bathroom details, making sure all assigned areas of the home are clean, neat and tidy.
• To provide catering requirements for staff living at the house, cooking and food preparations e.g. breakfast, lunch packs and dinner.
• To report all necessary repairs to be attended to.
• Completing relevant daily paperwork.

Location:

KwaZulu-Natal, Westville and surrounding areas.

Company Description

Epicentre is a South African company founded in 2001, that specialises in public health research and programme impact assessment and implementing workplace programmes.

Requirements

Education requirements:

Matric certificate.

Previous experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
• The house mother needs to have personal qualities which will enable them to support the company and staff in ensuring that trust and confidence are built.

Knowledge and skills required: 

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to pay great attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and isiZulu.
• Ability to work independently, but be a team player.
• Must show initiative
• Must be energetic.

Posted on 08 Nov 08:14