Dog Carer

7 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Arvantis Full time

** YOU MUST HAVE AN EUROPEAN PASSPORT TO APPLY TO THIS JOB **

**Position**:Dog carer / Principal’s Assistant

**Description/Responsibilities**:To care for three very active dogs of medium and large sizes. It includes, but is not limited to, playing, walking, tracking, and training them. In addition, you will be required to complete various tasks/errands daily for the principal.

**Location**: Large part of the year will be based in Sweden's countryside, 1 Hour from Stockholm, with some regular travel in Europe. Later in the year, at least six months will be based overseas.

**Duration**: The position is full-time, Permanent. We are looking for a commitment of a minimum of three years.

**Days / Hours of work**:5/7 Days a week with evening and weekend, and overnight shifts**. **Your work schedule varies every week - No two weeks are the same - We require 100% flexibility with days and hours of work to adapt to the principal busy lifestyle.
- You must be physically fit
- Able to deal with last-minute changes
- Prepared to work evenings and weekends
- Able to follow instructions and execute tasks
- Must be adaptable; not two days are the same
- Have a good personal presentation at all times
- Must have a valid driving license

**Salary / Package Details**
- Salary bracket: €2,500.00 to €3,500.00 per month; Salary will be reviewed after the probation period
- Accommodation supplied or accommodation allowance
- Yearly discretionary Bonus of one month’s salary
- Work travel expenses paid

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R49,000.00 - R69,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a valid driving license?
- Please describe in detail what your experience is caring for dogs, be specific, and specify when it was and the breed of dogs.
- Have you previously worked in a position that requires flexibility with your work schedule? If yes, please describe what position and flexibility were required.
- Are you happy to work weekends or overnight shifts?
- How do you deal with last-minute changes? How does it affect you?
- Should you be successful and secure this position, would you be able to commit to a minimum of three years?
- Explain why you think this position is suitable for you
- Do you understand that this position is starting in Sweden then you will be based in a different location around the world, could be in Europe or in America for instance?
- Are you prepared to work overseas for up to 8 months at a time?

License/Certification:

- european passport? (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (required)


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