SABA - International Butler Academy

SABA - International Butler Academy Nestled in Cape Town, the South African Butler Academy is modern Butler School. At SABA our trainers deliver experiential training.
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Blending tradition with innovation, we refine skills, elevate etiquette, and shape professionals in world-class service. SABA International Butler Academy is a unique Butler training institute that offers Butler training to individuals who would like to start a new career as Professional Butlers / Household Managers and Personal Assistants. SABA International Butler Academy is world-renowned for o

ur modern approach to Butler service in private households, resorts, exclusive yachts and passenger liners. At SABA you will undergo an eight-week intensive training program which is not only focused on technical skills, but also on interpersonal management skills within the sophisticated environment of a Butler. The training course is based on role plays and theoretical training which is the foundation for all Butlers. The personalities, challenges and situations we create for our students are to simulate and give you the experience of working in a real household. The reality is that a large percentage of our students graduate with excellent results and many end up in rewarding positions provided either by Guild Recruitment International or sourced by the candidate themselves in other parts of the world! Students who have attended the SABA Butler training program have consistently given positive feedback on the successful outcome in their new work environments. The key is to be the best in your new employment whether you are working on a yacht, an estate or in the home of a diplomat – you are a SABA Butler, unique and trained by skilled Butler trainers whose skills are in high demand worldwide. The Butler Academy is a unique and exclusive Butler school. We are committed to client confidentiality and, above all, non-disclosure is our highest priority. The Butler Academy is proud that some of the world’s wealthiest families and businesses, as well as five-star hotels and resorts, source Butlers from the Academy. On campus, we have a unique recruitment service, Guild Recruitment International, dedicated solely to the procurement of Butlers in South Africa and Internationally. Once you have obtained the SABA certificate, it will ensure not only yourself, but your prospective client of the highest standards of Butler service. The South African Butler Academy Campus:

The South African climate is exceptionally well-received by all our foreign and local students. Welcome to Cape Town – a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities on offer. From lavish and luxurious to back-packing on a budget, Cape Town has something for everyone. From Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront, Cape Town city centre and the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek – time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten. Not least your time at SABA will most certainly be remembered for eternity! SABA Unit Standards include:

Master Valet / Silver Service / Table Service / Etiquette & Protocol / Executive Housekeeping / Basic Culinary Training/ Household Management / Caviar Service / Hotel Butler / Jet Butler / Yacht Butler / Estate Management / Security Awareness / Home Automation / Interpersonal Management Skills / Butler’s Office / Butler’s Pantry / World of Travel / High Tech & Chauffeur Training / Butler Administration / Laundry Management / Special Areas of Expertise / Wine Service / Personal Grooming / Role of the Butler within the Hotel / Attention to Detail / Hotel Service SOP / How to create the correct image / Personal Assistant / Au Pair Skills / Pet Care / Food Hygiene Management. SABA Unit Standards:

Please note the above is Copyright protected, we are the only school in South Africa that offers Butler training in an 8-week capacity. Our Butler trainers work in “real life” homes across Cape Town, whilst teaching and mentoring you as a SABA Student. ©

Olhuveli Maldives | Butler Training 🇲🇻 Bringing world-class butler standards to one of the most beautiful destinations o...
28/05/2026

Olhuveli Maldives | Butler Training 🇲🇻

Bringing world-class butler standards to one of the most beautiful destinations on earth.

It was a privilege to train the team at Olhuveli Maldives — dedicated professionals committed to elevating the guest experience with grace, warmth, and excellence.

At SABA International Butler Academy, this is what we live for.

SABA - International Butler Academy | Sun Siyam Olhuveli

www.thebutlerschool.com

🎬 As seen on Amazon Prime — and yes, we do count as one of the "World's Strangest Jobs".We were honoured to be featured ...
22/05/2026

🎬 As seen on Amazon Prime — and yes, we do count as one of the "World's Strangest Jobs".

We were honoured to be featured on Amazon Prime's series 'World's Strangest Jobs', which took a closer look at the wonderful, peculiar, and deeply rewarding world of being a professional butler.

A career in butlering is many things — refined, demanding, varied, surprising — but never ordinary. From private estates in Europe to luxury yachts in the Mediterranean, from royal palaces to safari lodges in the African bush, our graduates serve at the very heart of how the world's most discerning guests are looked after.

So yes — perhaps it is a little unusual.
And yes — perhaps that is exactly the point.

Curious about the SABA way? Visit www.thebutlerschool.com to discover where the craft can take you.

🎩 A butler is born!
It runs in our DNA — SABA is where it is set free.

📍 Cape Town, South Africa
🌐 www.thebutlerschool.com

Amazon Prime

🌹 A meeting of minds, a sharing of craft — The Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West.Recently, our SABA 4-Week Butler studen...
21/05/2026

🌹 A meeting of minds, a sharing of craft — The Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West.

Recently, our SABA 4-Week Butler students joined the front-line teams of The Lord Charles Hotel for the Hotel Butler section of our signature course — and what a beautiful collaboration it became.

Our students stepped beyond the classroom and into the rhythm of a working luxury hotel, gaining the kind of real-world practical experience that only a true property can provide.

The Lord Charles teams, in turn, were welcomed into our signature hotel butler training experience — refining the craft that elevates good service into something truly memorable.

The result —
A shared standard. A common language. And a team of professionals, both SABA students and Lord Charles staff, equipped to deliver the bespoke, unique service that guests remember long after they have checked out.

This is what SABA training looks like when it lives where it belongs: in the real world, alongside real teams, in pursuit of unforgettable hospitality.

Thank you to The Lord Charles Hotel for opening your beautiful home to us. The standard of service you uphold will only continue to rise. Lord Charles Hotel

📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.thebutlerschool.com

CONGRATULATIONS WANDRE! SABA GRADUATE! We are bursting with pride to share that one of our recent graduates, Wandre, is ...
20/05/2026

CONGRATULATIONS WANDRE! SABA GRADUATE!

We are bursting with pride to share that one of our recent graduates, Wandre, is now living the SABA life as a Professional Butler with the Gondwana Collection in Namibia.

This is what the journey looks like — from the SABA training room in Cape Town to the wild beauty of the Namibian landscape, in service of guests from every corner of the world.

Wandre, you carry the SABA standard with quiet pride. Watching our graduates step into the careers they dreamed of is the very reason we do what we do.

To every aspiring butler reading this — your future is not a fantasy. It is a decision, followed by the right training, followed by the courage to walk through the door we open for you.

A great butler is made, not born.
And a SABA butler is made for the world. 🎩

📍 Gondwana Collection, Namibia | Gondwana Private Game Reserve Wandre Van Schalkwyk

🌐 www.thebutlerschool.com

BUTLER EMPLOYMENT CAPE TOWN!Position Available — Residential Butler, Cape TownA discerning private home in Cape Town is ...
19/05/2026

BUTLER EMPLOYMENT CAPE TOWN!

Position Available — Residential Butler, Cape Town
A discerning private home in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Residential Butler to join their team — and we are looking for the right person to fill the role.

This is a position for someone who understands that great service is built in the smallest details: the arrangement of a shelf, the rhythm of a household, the quiet anticipation of a need before it is spoken.

The ideal candidate —

- SABA-trained (or equivalent) with proven residential experience.

- Discreet, well-presented, and meticulous in everything they do.

- Comfortable managing household routines, working with domestic employees, and the entertaining of guests.

- Holds a valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

- Available to start immediately

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — we would love to hear from you. Excellent Salary package available.

📩 CV and a short introduction to: [email protected]

📱 WhatsApp: 061 631 2878

Guild Recruitment International

🦁 Moments of Magnificence — under a Madikwe sky.There is a particular beauty in a graduation held in the very place it w...
18/05/2026

🦁 Moments of Magnificence — under a Madikwe sky.

There is a particular beauty in a graduation held in the very place it was earned. Beneath a thatched boma, surrounded by the bushveld they have come to know intimately, three exceptional butlers received their SABA certificates this week at The Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge.

Congratulations to —

🎩 Joseph
🎩 Ofentse — Top Student of the Course!
🎩 Portia

Each of you carried yourselves through this training with grace, curiosity and quiet excellence. You have not simply learned the craft of butlering — you have inherited it.

A heartfelt thank you to The Royal Madikwe team for trusting us with the shaping of your service standard. The warmth of your welcome, the precision of your hospitality, and the soul of your storytelling are everything a Big Five sanctuary should be — and your guests will feel every ounce of it.

📍 Madikwe Game Reserve, South | Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge
www.thebutlerschool.com | Hotel & Resort Butler Training

We always say: a great butler is made, not born. 🤝But what do YOU think is the most important quality in a world-class b...
16/05/2026

We always say: a great butler is made, not born. 🤝

But what do YOU think is the most important quality in a world-class butler?

Comment below:
A) Discretion & confidentiality
B) Anticipating needs before they are spoken
C) Flawless attention to detail
D) Warm, personalised communication

Here at SABA we train all four — but we would love to hear what matters most to you.

📍 Pictured: Our open butler course at the stunning Kurumba Maldives

Niva Kurumba Maldives www.thebutlerschool.com

🎓 Graduation day hits different when you know what it took to get here.This moment captured at the breathtaking Alila Ma...
15/05/2026

🎓 Graduation day hits different when you know what it took to get here.

This moment captured at the breathtaking Alila Maldives says it all.

Our graduates don't just leave with a certificate — they leave with a new identity. The confidence. The skill. The pride of belonging to one of the world's most elite professions.

We are so proud of every single SABA butler who has earned their place in the world's finest establishments.

👇 Tag a SABA graduate who deserves to be celebrated today!

🌍 Where in the world are our SABA butlers today?From Cape Town to Dubai. From the Maldives to Monaco. Our graduates are ...
14/05/2026

🌍 Where in the world are our SABA butlers today?

From Cape Town to Dubai. From the Maldives to Monaco. Our graduates are serving in some of the most prestigious homes, hotels and yachts on the planet.

We are SO proud of every single one of you. 🌐

SABA alumni — drop a 📍 in the comments and tell us where you're based right now!

URGENT!! BUTLER EMPLOYMENT — CAPE TOWN !An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified and experienced But...
13/05/2026

URGENT!! BUTLER EMPLOYMENT — CAPE TOWN !

An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified and experienced Butler in Cape Town.

If you are passionate about exceptional service, highly professional, dedicated, well-presented and thrive within a luxury environment, we would love to hear from you. This is a stunning position for the right candidate and requires someone with energy, discretion, attention to detail and a genuine passion for creating memorable experiences.

✨ Position to be filled ASAP
✨ Luxury environment
✨ Experienced and qualified candidates only
✨ Excellent communication and service skills essential

Please send your CV and details to:
📧 [email protected] or Whatsapp 061 631 2878

Address

Bridgeway Century City
Cape Town
7500

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27210001477

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