Diamond – Nanny, housekeeper in Johannesburg; Tembisa

DC/37/S15052023

Other info

Salary: From R5 000

Languages: Able to read and write English, Tsonga, and Swati

Vehicle: Public transport

Reside: Tembisa

Availability: Immediately

Experience

Job name: Jennifer

Duration: 2021 – Jan 2024

Nanny Duties:

• Children were two years old when DC started; twin girls
• Plan and supervise the children’s daily routine.
• Bath, change nappy massage and get the baby dressed.
• Follow the twin’s nap routine as instructed the parents.
• Read books, sing songs, and play age-appropriate games with the children.
• Prepare breakfast and lunch meals for the children
• Teaching skills like colours, animals, numbers, and shapes
• Help the child develop their speech and vocabulary.
• Styled the twins’ hair accordingly
• Create a safe, stimulating environment for the children through safe and appropriate play.
• Make sure their overall wellbeing is alright

Meals DC prepared for the family:

• Pap
• Chicken and rice
• Beef stew
• Cream spinach
• Sandwiches
• Eggs
• Nuggets
• Noodles
• Malva pudding
• Soft banana bread
• Apple Cinamon Cake
• Can follow recipes and cooks requested meals

Reason for leaving: COVID-19 pandemic

Job name: Insurance Company (As a Cleaner)

Duration: 2009 – 2021

Office Cleaning Duties:

• Clean workspaces, common areas, offices, hallways, and bathrooms
• Sweep, mop, and buff hardwood floors as needed
• Vacuum carpeted areas and furniture
• Dust and polish various surfaces
• Restock bathrooms with supplies
• Empty trash bins
• Keep track of cleaning schedule

Reason for leaving: retrenched

Job name: Heather

Duration: 2019 – 2020 (ad-hoc)

Housekeeping Duties:

• Sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing where necessary and mopping the floors.
• Taking items out of the cupboards, wiping the shelves, and neatly organising the cupboards.
• Cleaning the toilets, and restocking restrooms.
• Washing and Ironing bed linen every week.
• Sweeping outside and cleaning outside furniture.
• Running a few errands like basic shopping for household items.
• Notify my employer of any necessary repairs.

Reason for leaving: COVID-19 pandemic

Reference:
From Heather: DC was my housekeeper for nearly a year before the pandemic began. During that time, she worked part-time for me, and I truly appreciated her diligent and trustworthy nature. DC is a hardworking and honest individual.

From Jennifer: DC started working as a nanny when my twin daughters turned two. She took care of them with dedication for a few months until the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted our arrangement. We resumed working together in 2022 and continued until this year, 2024, when my children returned to school.

We first connected through our jobs at the same company, where I saw firsthand DC’s exceptional caregiving skills. She took great care of my children, needing little supervision. The bond she formed with them was special—they genuinely loved her.

Throughout her time with us, DC was consistently responsible and never caused any issues, which positively impacted our household. I wholeheartedly recommend DC for her outstanding childcare abilities. Her friendly and upbeat personality makes her a perfect fit for roles that require both professionalism and warmth.

From insurance company: employment has been confirmed and was registered for UIF.