General Worker / Gardener: Post level 18 - University of the 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).



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