How Much Does A Housekeeper Earn In South Africa

A Housekeeper, or Maid, is responsible for taking care of a building’s general cleanliness to provide tidy and sanitary amenities to guests and residents. Their duties include cleaning floors, making beds, and dusting surfaces throughout a home or other building.

Housekeeper Salary In South Africa

The average salary for a Housekeeper is R 4 050 per month in South Africa.

What are the qualifications of the housekeeper?

High school diploma or GED certificate.

At least one year of experience with corporate housekeeping.

Excellent working knowledge of cleaning appliances and their operations and proper use of cleaning agents.

Attention to detail.

Physical strength and stamina to work extended periods.

What are the career opportunities in housekeeping?

They can work as laundrymen, linen keepers, tailors, laundry masters, executive housekeepers, associate housekeeping managers, etc. 

How do you train to be a housekeeper

Consider their background and qualifications to date. Is your maid working around children or animals and do you feel they need additional training in this area.

Discuss rota and schedules.

Introduce the tools.

Expectations.

Safe and Legal Environment.

Reward.

How long should a housekeeper take to clean a room?

Although the amount of time given to housekeepers to clean rooms can vary depending on where they work, it’s common to have 20 to 30 minutes per room. Consequences for not finishing in the allotted time can include being written up and being forced to work extra hours.

What does a private housekeeper do?

A private housekeeper provides the cleaning and other household services for clients in residential homes.

You clean rooms, organize belongings, and perform maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs.