The University of Cape Town (UCT) invites unemployed persons to apply for their Permanent General Worker and Gardener (Many Posts) vacancies. The closing date for applications is the 26th March 2025
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POSTS: GENERAL WORKERS AND GARDENERS
- Post Ref: E25309
- Salary: R202,856 to R338,651 p.a.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the direct supervision of the Gardens Supervisor, the respective worker is required to carry out all tasks set out hereunder in order to achieve the general horticultural and landscape maintenance requirements of the ground’s establishment.
It must however be stressed that the nature of the Grounds and Gardens operations is such that individual staff or teams of staff will be required to undertake different functions simultaneously (in other words one team may be undertaking mowing, whilst another team will be involved with new planting and other team involved with litter collection etc).
REQUIREMENTS:
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Grade 8 education with at least two years of experience as a landscape maintenance gardener or similar role.
- Experience in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as trimmers, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, and irrigation systems is essential.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining gardening equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.
- Knowledge of horticultural techniques for a wide variety of plant types, including invasive alien vegetation and heritage trees, would be advantageous.
- Experience in hard and soft landscaping techniques, particularly in soil preparation, planting, and irrigation.
Personal Attributes:
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards in all gardening and maintenance tasks.
- A collaborative and positive attitude, with the ability to work well within a team and contribute to a productive work environment.
- Strong physical fitness to handle the demands of outdoor labor and equipment use.
ADVANTAGEOUS:
- Knowledge of horticultural techniques for a wide variety of plant types, including invasive alien vegetation and heritage trees, would be advantageous
- Practical horticultural experience supported by formal qualifications (if available) in gardening, landscaping, or a related field.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in gardening, such as composting and organic pest control, would be beneficial
APPLICATIONS:
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to grounds&[email protected]
- UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
- Cover letter, and
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line. An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo a competency test.
- Telephone: 021 685 7880 / 021 680 3986
- Reference number: E25309
DOWNLOAD THE UCT GENERAL WORKERS AND GARDENERS ADVERT HERE
CLOSING DATE: 26 MARCH 2025
To apply for this job please visit uct.ac.za.