Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Housekeeping
- Closing Date: 2026-06-12
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organized environment by performing general cleaning tasks of a large residence daily, such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and all areas of the house.
- Ensuring the Residence is maintained to a high representational standard, reporting faults where appropriate
- Doing all laundry and ironing, including washing and drying personal and household linens (towels, sheets, etc.)
- Cleaning and preparing guest rooms when guests are expected.
- Welcome and serve guests at the official residence in accordance with quality standards and diplomatic protocol
- Liaising with the Ambassador, Management, Residence Chef, and external waiters to arrange functions and receptions, including preparing tables and drinks and cleaning after the event.
- Provide backup duties to support other household staff in their absence.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Education: Completion of BGCSE or equivalent.
- Experience: Five (5) years’ experience as a housekeeper preferably in an Embassy or an international organization.
- Language: Working knowledge of English and French.
- Abilities & Skills: Strong interpersonal and good communication skills in English and French
- Responsive to customer needs; respectful and courteous under pressure
- High standard of personal presentation
- Ability to work effectively and supportively with colleagues, both individually and in a team
- Ability to act with discretion at all times
Salary
Gross monthly salary: P7583.00
How to Apply
About the Company
The Ambassade de France au Botswana serves as the official diplomatic representation of France within the Republic of Botswana. Situated in Gaborone, its primary mission involves strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations across political, economic, and cultural spheres. The Embassy actively works to promote French interests, facilitate cooperation initiatives, and support development projects within Botswana. Furthermore, it provides essential consular services and assistance to French citizens residing in or visiting Botswana, ensuring their welfare and legal protection. This vital diplomatic entity fosters mutual understanding and collaboration for the benefit of both France and Botswana.
Strengthening Franco-Botswana ties and serving French nationals.