Current Private Household & Hospitality Opportunities in the Middle East
Explore current recruitment opportunities for experienced South African nannies, governesses, butlers, private household staff, childcare specialists and other professional candidates seeking positions with VVIP, ultra-high-net-worth and royal families across Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE and the wider Middle East.
✨ EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY | MALE HOUSE MANAGER ✨
TRAM Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Male House Manager for an exclusive VVIP private household in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
🇿🇦 CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY
This position is exclusively open to South African candidates with relevant high-end private household experience.
This is a prestigious opportunity for an individual who understands the highest standards of private service, discretion and household management.
The ideal candidate:
• Male, 30–45 years old
• Proven experience as a House Manager or Butler within a luxury, UHNW, VVIP or Royal household
• Impeccably presented, polished and professional
• Highly discreet, trustworthy and respectful of confidentiality
• Strong leadership and household management skills
• Experienced in coordinating household staff and daily operations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Calm, adaptable and confident in a formal private household environment
• Exceptional attention to detail with a genuine commitment to service excellence
• Willing to travel internationally with the principal
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
💰 Competitive salary – DOE
🏡 Accommodation
🚘 Transportation
🍽️ Meals
✈️ Flights
🛂 Visa
Start date: TBC
Due to the exclusive nature of this position, only candidates with relevant high-end private household experience will be considered.
📩 Interested South African candidates are invited to contact TRAM Recruitment by sending your updated CV and a recent professional picture to: [email protected]
INTERVIEWS UNDERWAY
🇸🇦 Exclusive Nanny / Teacher Opportunity | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
We are delighted to present an exclusive opportunity for a South African Nanny / Teacher to join a prestigious Saudi Royal Family in Riyadh.
The family is seeking a young, warm and well-presented candidate to work closely with their 11-year-old daughter — someone who can become a trusted companion and positive “big sister” figure in her life.
About the role
The household has a large team of staff, so this position is focused exclusively on the young girl. You will work alongside a professional team of approximately five staff members.
The ideal candidate will be:
• 🇿🇦 South African
• Warm, caring and naturally nurturing
• Young, energetic and personable
• Experienced working with children
• Responsible, trustworthy and discreet
• Well-presented and professional
• Able to create a positive and engaging environment
• Comfortable travelling internationally with the family
• Looking for a long-term opportunity
✈️ Full Benefits Package
The successful candidate will receive:
✔️ Accommodation
✔️ Transportation
✔️ Meals
✔️ Work visa
✔️ Flights
✔️ Travel with the family
✔️ Professional household team environment
✔️ Long-term placement opportunity
✔️ Competitive Salary 5000-6000 USD, DOE
📍 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
👧 Child: 11-year-old girl
🇿🇦 Preferred nationality: South African
👑 Household: Saudi Royal Family
This is a wonderful opportunity for a candidate who is looking for more than simply a childcare position — someone who would genuinely enjoy becoming a trusted and positive presence in a young girl’s life.
📩 Interested candidates: Please send your updated CV and recent photograph to: [email protected]
Ref: Saudi Nanny
CLOSED
Junior Spanish Nanny for Twin Boys - VVIP Family, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Location: Saudi Arabia (Live-Out Accommodation Provided)
Salary: €3,500 per month (15,000 SAR)
Schedule: 5.5 days per week - 8 hours per day
Contract: Long-Term Position
We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and nurturing Spanish-speaking Governess / Educator to join a fully staffed private household in Saudi Arabia. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for a professional who is passionate about child development and language education.
The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to teach Spanish to twin boys through engaging, structured, and immersive daily interaction. You will also support the children’s English language development while creating a positive, educational, and stimulating environment.
CLOSED
Adult Autism Specialist: UHNW Family - Muscat, Oman
A private family in Oman is seeking an experienced Adult Autism / SEN Specialist for a live-in, long-term role.
This is a meaningful opportunity for a compassionate and skilled professional to support a verbal adult female with autism — focusing on structure, emotional regulation, creativity, and overall wellbeing.
You will act as a positive, supportive presence while encouraging independence, routine, and a fulfilling daily lifestyle.
Experience with autism/SEN essential
Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent
Passion for making a genuine difference
6 days per week | 8–10 hours per day
Excellent salary on offer, dependent on experience
SUCCESSFULLY FILLED POSITIONS
We are proud to have successfully assisted candidates and employers with a range of private household, childcare and hospitality placements. Previously advertised opportunities may remain on this page as examples of the types of positions we recruit for. Please note that vacancies marked PLACED are no longer available.
(PLACED) Entry-Level Governess: Royal Family - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(PLACED) Junior Butler: UHNW Family - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(PLACED) Maternity Nurse for Newborn: Royal Family - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(PLACED) 2x Waldorf Educators for 2 year old boy: Royal Family - Muscat, Oman
(PLACED) House Manager: UHNW Family - Abu Dhabi, UAE
(PLACED) Entry- Level Governess: Royal Family - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(PLACED) Maternity Nanny for Newborn: Royal Family - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(PLACED) Nanny: VVIP Family, Dubai, UAE
Looking for Your Next International Opportunity?
If you are an experienced nanny, au pair, governess, butler, private household professional, childcare specialist or hospitality professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Our recruitment team works with candidates seeking professional opportunities in South Africa and internationally.
To apply for a current vacancy, please follow the application instructions provided with the individual position.
Please ensure that your CV is current and clearly highlights your qualifications, experience, skills and relevant international or private household experience.
Important
- Vacancies can be filled quickly.
- Candidates should apply only for positions for which they meet the stated requirements.
- All applications are subject to the employer’s requirements and our recruitment process.
