Apply for Housemaid, Nanny, Driver & Caregiver Jobs

Apply through a recruitment agency registered with Kenya’s National Employment Authority (NEA). Smartmaids Group is NEA-registered and recruits Kenyan housemaids, house help, nannies, Arabic cooks, home drivers, caregivers and home tutors for households in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the wider UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. Complete the online form on this page and our team will review your application.

You must be a Kenyan citizen aged 22–45 with a valid passport, relevant domestic work experience, a medical certificate and a Police Clearance Certificate, and be willing to work abroad on a 2-year contract. Drivers also need a valid driving licence.

A valid passport with at least 2 years remaining, recent passport-sized photographs, a Police Clearance Certificate, a Medical Examination Certificate and, where applicable, a professional certificate. A studio video introduction is requested after your application has been reviewed. For this online form you only need to upload your passport, a passport-size photo and a full-length photo.

For selected candidates, Smartmaids Group handles the work permit application, residence visa processing, document attestation and employment contract preparation, as well as flights, travel insurance and airport pickup coordination.

Initial screening takes 2–3 business days. If you are selected, visa processing and placement typically take 4–8 weeks, depending on the destination country’s requirements and how ready your documents are.

Yes. Choose “First Timer” as your experience level on the form. First-time overseas workers receive pre-departure orientation and cultural preparation before they travel.

We check in regularly with workers and employers after placement, and help with issues, contract renewals and emergencies.