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• keeping your pets comfortable in their familiar environment, 
• preventing break-ins and vandalism, 
• protecting your property from weather damage, 
• maintaining the appearance of a lived-in home and well-kept garden, 
• meeting insurance requirements, and potentially lowering insurance costs.
• ensuring that children and family members in need of special attention are not left alone, but instead receive the care and attention of a trusted individual.

At Homesitters, we have a wide-reaching network of well trained, experienced and compassionate team located throughout South Africa. Each HomeSitter undergoes a thorough vetting process and background check to ensure their credibility. In addition to their impeccable integrity and reliability, we also prioritize individuals with expertise ad genuine love for animals, children and people who require special attention.

Homesitters sets itself apart from other companies in several ways.

• Firstly, unlike many firms, we do not operate as an agency. Our homesitters are our own employees, working under our direct supervision and adhering to our Terms of Employment while they are in your home. This ensures that they are fully accountable and committed to providing the highest level of service.
• Secondly, our homesitters receive comprehensive training through a detailed manual that covers all aspects of home, children, people with special needs and pet sitting. They also receive specific briefings on the unique requirements of each sit. To further enhance their skills and knowledge, our homesitters receive regular newsletters that provide them with up-to-date advice on delivering exceptional service to our clients, including their children, loved ones, and pets.
• Lastly, our Head Office team is carefully selected based on their sensitivity, attentive listening skills, meticulous attention to detail, and flexibility. We understand the importance of personalized service, which is why our professional Client Liaison Executive(s) will be dedicated to understanding your unique situation and requirements. You can trust that you will always be well taken care of at Homesitters.

At Homesitters, we pride ourselves on our unique approach and commitment to delivering the best possible service to our clients

At HomeSitters, we strive to meet all your specific requests and ensure that your home, children, family members and pets are taken care of just the way you want. With numerous successful assignments completed, each one customized to our clients’ needs, we are dedicated to providing top-notch service. Contact us to discuss your requirements and we will match you with the perfect homesitter who aligns with your preferences. Whether your its for your home, child, loved ones who require special care and pets, we have the right homesitter for you. Register with us today, whether you are a homeowner, renting or property agency, by emailing info@homesittersa.co.za.

Upon registration, all of our homeowners are eligible for a variety of services that are customized to their specific package preferences, needs, and requirements.

Our homesitters benefit from our unique 24/7 emergency back-up service, which includes a dedicated person available to assist them with any issues that may arise. We provide support throughout the year, even during bank holidays, Christmas, and New Year. 

If a homesitter is unable to fulfill their duties, we can promptly arrange for a qualified replacement from our wide network of employees across the country. 

Additionally, we provide emailed reports with photos and videos, as well as 24-hour updates to ensure our homeowners are always informed. 

We also provide cost-effective packages and subscriptions. 

For further information, kindly reach out to us via email at info@homesittersa.co.za.

• Being a homesitter offers occasional employment and interesting breaks from routine.
• Our homesitters enjoy the chance to stay in new places and explore new surroundings, caring for other people’s homes, possessions, children, family members who require special care  and pets while they’re away. 
• As a homesitter, you have complete freedom to decide how many assignments you undertake each year, and what type of sits you do. 
• While on assignment, you will receive food allowance, travel expenses, data and voice bundles, and earn a modest remuneration to supplement your income. Homesitting also provides an opportunity to make considerable savings on your own household bills while you are away.
• If you think becoming a homesitter might be for you, click on register as a Homesitter to find out more. 

You stay in other people’s homes and care for their children, family members in need of special care, pets and possessions while the owners are away. Although for much of the time you are free to come and go as you please, you take on various responsibilities for the owner. 

You live in the client’s Home (which maintains security); you keep the areas of the home that you use clean and tidy; take telephone messages; take videos and pictures; deal with callers; water houseplants, collect mails and other responsibilities according to the Home Owners preferences and requirements. If you are happy to homesit and sometimes with children, loved ones who need special care and pets, you care for them as instructed, maintaining their normal routines.

We leave nothing to chance. We give you a detailed Brief to enable you to decide whether or not to Take on the assignment, and usually you will have a preliminary meeting with the client before the Assignment begins.

It is essential that you and the client have a clear Understanding of what the assignment involves, So before leaving home the client will complete a Detailed “HOMESITTERS CHECKLIST” with you. The Team at Head Office who are handling the assignment. Will keep in touch with you at every stage of the Booking, including during the assignment.

• Modest remuneration to supplement your income per assignment.  
• A considerable saving in your own household costs (such as heating and electricity) while on assignment. 
• Free accommodation while on duty
• Food and travel allowance covered by the company. 
• Free data and voice bundles while completing assignments
• The benefit of the company’s 24 hour backup and safety insurance cover
• Freedom of choice in both the type and number of homesits you undertake
• Free Training when you become a HomeSitter

If you are looking for regular salaried employment Homesitting is not suitable because:

• Payment is very modest
• Homesitting is not continuous employment but we like our homesitters to be generally available throughout the year, advantageous 
• Absence from clients’ properties must not exceed three consecutive hours during daylight or one hour after dark.