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POST 11/178 : HOUSE MOTHER/HOUSE FATHER
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Requirements
A Matric/ Senior National Certificate and Knowledge in a health, social, and/or home-based care.
Having 1-2 yearsβ experience in a similar position would be an added advantage.
Must be willing to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and potential overnight on-call responsibilities Competency Profile: Previous experience in caregiving, counselling, or similar residential settings is
Duties
Oversee all cleaning services of the student residences Maintenance: Conducting regular room inspections and reporting maintenance issues to the facility manager.
Managing attendance (roll call), recording student movement, handling laundry services.
Act as a first-aid liaison and liaise with nurses or doctors for an appointment.
Providing mentorship, guidance, and support for students.
Mediating disputes between students and guiding them on interpersonal skills.
Monitoring students' behaviour, enforcing house rules, and supervising study periods (prep) and bedtimes.
Supervise staff
How to apply
Email: info.hsnc@gmail.com
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Centre
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 10 dated 13 March 2026, with reference number: 10/546.
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