Hiring domestic help in South Africa is not difficult but there are a few things you should know about the process.

Before you get started, however, it is a good idea to make some key decisions regarding your new home: What size do you need, whether you’d like to rent or buy, whether you prefer to live in a walled-in security estate or in a free-standing home or apartment complex, and which location with regards to work, school, and recreation is the best fit for your family.