University of the Free State General Workers in Free State
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Duties and responsibilities:
Gardening / General Worker:
- Plant, transplant, fertilizes, apply chemicals, water, prune, and weed flower beds and plant areas.
- Maintain flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
- Implement detailed landscape plans.
- Plant and propagate bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
- Pick up and disposes of litter.
- Assist in various maintenance activities as and when required.
- Operate a motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment as appropriate to the position.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or sport fields athletic fields.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Spray weeds with poison.
General duties:
- Attend meetings with the team leader as scheduled.
- Prepare and repair irrigation leaks.
- Line marking to all fields.
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Inherent requirements:
- Minimum of three (3) years' relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
- Tractor driver’s License / Code 08
Recommendations:
- Grade 12.
- Good timekeeping.
- Willing to work overtime when needed.
Competencies
Results orientated:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking:
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organized manner.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
Business acumen:
- Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Leading:
- Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
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Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
- Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all academic records;
- Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
- A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID);
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).