Discover house sitting in Johannesburg

Stay in wonderful places by house sitting and caring for cute pets.

Discover house sitting in Johannesburg

Stay in wonderful places by house sitting and caring for cute pets.

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Why you'll love pet and house sitting in Johannesburg

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From home comforts to the calming company of pets, house sitting offers so much more.

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Explore new places while making a difference to the lives of pets and people along the way.

An illustration of a house with a tree in the foregroundA new perspective

You don’t have to travel far. With pet and house sitting, you can find a world of adventures just around the corner.

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A win-win without money

When you’re house and pet sitting, you provide free house and pet care. And pet parents offer you free accommodation in return for looking after their home and furry friends. The only cost is your annual membership, making it an affordable and fulfilling way to travel.

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I am so blessed to have this experience and to be able to have a companion by my side the entire time. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity TrustedHousesitters provides! This is truly life changing.

Adelia, sitter member from Bath, UK

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Want to know if a house sit is right for you? Look for feedback previous sitters have left on the pet parent's listing.

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House sit in homes with peace of mind they’re covered at no extra cost to you or the pet parent.

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With a free direct line to a dedicated team of veterinary nurses, you can quickly clear up any pet queries.

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Johannesburg house sitting FAQs

With an annual sitter membership, animal lovers like you can enjoy free accommodation all over the world in exchange for pet care. Live like a local with a cute pet pal by your side as you provide peace of mind to pet parents who know their adorable animals are in the best of hands. Apply for as many sits as you like and get ready for meaningful connections and unforgettable adventures, all made possible by pets!

Choose your membership plan and create a profile that stands out from the pack - include clear photos, relevant experience, and references (these don’t have to be from previous house sitting jobs). Next, set up a saved search to be the first to find out when house sitting jobs in Johannesburg become available for your chosen dates. Once you’ve found the ideal sit, write a personalized message to the pet parents explaining why you are the perfect person for the job! Find out more with 10 tips on how to become a house sitter.

Your number one priority when house sitting in Johannesburg will be taking care of the pets. Daily walks, mealtimes, and lots of cuddles will be top of the agenda as most house sits include a pet. Aside from this, house sitters in Johannesburg need to keep the home clean and tidy and send regular updates to the pet parents about their precious pet pals.

At TrustedHousesitters, our members are driven by a genuine love of pets, not getting paid. They exchange passionate pet care for free accommodation, gaining a wealth of experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

House sitting in Johannesburg

Wondering what it’s like to live somewhere new with adorable pets for company? Find out first hand by house sitting in Johannesburg.

From dogs and cats to rabbits and rats, animals from across Johannesburg are looking for a pet lover like you to stay with them while their owners are away. In exchange for keeping them happy at home, you can enjoy free accommodation in and around Johannesburg. House sitting could see you dog walking around new places and meeting plenty of new faces. Or even if it’s simply cuddling up with a new feline friend, cat sitting in Johannesburg may be the perfect new adventure for you.

Explore South Africa's biggest city

House sitting in Johannesburg (Joburg to the locals) will give you the chance to see what daily life in South Africa is really like. This metropolis is not the nation's capital, but it's the biggest city with a population of almost a million. The suburb of Soweto was once home to South Africa's most famous citizen, President Nelson Mandela. Today, his former home is open to visitors, with South Africans and foreigners alike flocking to pay tribute to the leader. The nearby Apartheid Museum offers a solemn look at a dark chapter in the country's history.

The best dog parks in Johannesburg

You're in luck if you're looking after a dog in Johannesburg. South Africans love their pets, and the city is packed with dog-friendly destinations. The best is Walkhaven Park, an off-leash park where well-behaved pooches are welcome to roam free. It even has a dog-friendly restaurant and bar where you can relax. You'll also enjoy Verity Park, Golden Harvest and the wetlands of Marais Steyn Park, all popular destinations for local dog walkers to stretch their legs. Finally, don't miss The Wilds, a stunning, picturesque green space right in the heart of the city.

Take a journey back in time

When you're house sitting in Johannesburg, be sure to give yourself time for a day trip out to the Cradle of Humankind. This incredible network of caves is a hotspot for archaeologists, who have unearthed some of the oldest human fossils ever discovered. You can explore some of the caves, as well as find more information about the site in its visitors' centres.

See the African wildlife

If you're house sitting in Johannesburg, then you must be an animal lover! Make the most of your African trip and experience the wildlife up close and personal. If you have the time for a day trip at the end of your sit, you'll find wildlife sanctuaries and reserves such as Dinokeng, Mabula and Madikwe all within one to three hours' drive from Joburg. Here you can see free-roaming African wildlife, including the fabled Big Five.

Are you ready for a South African adventure? Adorable pets are waiting for you so become part of TrustedHousesitters’ pet-loving community and sign up for jobs in Johannesburg!