House Sitting

Johannesburg Gauteng House Sitters take care of the homeowner's pets, performing general maintenance (including pools, lawns, air-conditioning systems etc.), keeping trespassers off the property, readdressing the mail, and in general, making sure that everything runs smoothly just as if the owner were at home.

Rather than living inside the home while the homeowner is gone, these Johannesburg Gauteng house sitters visit the home periodically throughout the day to perform the aforementioned tasks, including taking in the newspaper, watering plants, getting the mail and turning lights on and off to give the house a "lived-in" look.

Often, pet sitters simultaneously assume the role of a house sitter while they are caring for a homeowner's pet. This may or may not increase the pet sitter's standard rate, depending on the individual and the amount of tasks required.