Hostel Matron (with Cooking Responsibilities)

Start Date: 7 September 2026 ⸻ Hostel Matron Jobs in Keetmanshoop, Namibia | Boarding School, Student Care & Catering Careers Keetmanshoop Private School (KPS) is inviting applications for a Hostel Matron with Cooking Responsibilities. This position is ideal for caring, responsible, and organised individuals who enjoy working with children in a boarding school environment while assisting with meal preparation and daily hostel operations. The successful candidate will supervise learners in the hostel, maintain a safe and supportive environment, prepare meals, manage food supplies, enforce hostel rules, and contribute to the wellbeing and development of boarding students. Whether you have experience as a Hostel Matron, Boarding Supervisor, House Parent, Residence Supervisor, Student Welfare Officer, School Caregiver, Catering Supervisor, Kitchen Supervisor, Childcare Worker, or Residential Assistant, this opportunity offers meaningful work in an educational setting. ⸻ About the Role Provide supervision, care, and support to hostel learners while managing daily catering responsibilities and ensuring a safe, clean, and disciplined boarding environment. ⸻ Key Responsibilities * Supervise learners residing in the school hostel. * Maintain discipline and ensure learner wellbeing. * Prepare nutritious meals for hostel residents. * Monitor food stock and kitchen supplies. * Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety. * Ensure hostel facilities remain clean and organised. * Support learners with daily routines and pastoral care. * Communicate effectively with school management and parents when required. * Promote a positive, respectful, and caring hostel environment. * Perform additional hostel-related duties as assigned. ⸻ Minimum Requirements * Afrikaans speaking (essential). * Experience working with children. * Caring, trustworthy, and responsible personality. * Good organisational and communication skills. * Grade 12 certificate. * Complete CV with references. * Police clearance and supporting documentation as requested. * Namibian citizenship or valid work permit. ⸻ Preferred Skills * Childcare * Boarding School Supervision * Hostel Administration * Meal Preparation * Kitchen Management * Food Safety * Student Welfare * Communication * Organisation * Teamwork * Discipline Management * Time Management ⸻ Why Join Keetmanshoop Private School? * Opportunity to support learners in a respected educational institution. * Stable and rewarding work environment. * Meaningful role combining student care and hospitality. * Professional and supportive school community.