| Closing Date | 2025/01/31 |
| Reference Number | RAN250120-1 |
| Job Title | SENIOR GARDENER X3 |
| Portfolio | Shared Services |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Town / City | Johannesburg |
| Location – Site | Zwartkopjes |
| Job Advert Summary | The successful candidate will form part of the Horticultural Maintenance team, giving input into the maintenance & construction of landscapes and to provide direction to gardeners in their duties and responsibilities. |
| Minimum Requirements | • Grade 12 or NQF level 3 in an appropriate field and 12 months relevant horticultural experience • Ability to operate specialised horticultural machinery such as chainsaws, Ride-on mower etc. • Basic safety knowledge and ability to complete tasks in time without constant supervision. • Code 08 / EB driver’s licence and ability to pass RW K53 driving test. |
| Primary Duties | • Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. • Maintenance of indoor plants. • Applications of fertilisers, compost, mulches and pesticides. • Loading and offloading of goods, machines, plants and debris etc. • Use of specialised horticultural machinery and equipment. • Support with decorations and construction when required. • Maintenance of specialised sports and recreation fields. • Horticultural maintenance of sites. |
| Knowledge | • Specialised Horticultural, Turf grass & Landscape knowledge • Basic safety knowledge • Basic plant knowledge and Water wise principles. • Knowledge of specialised Horticultural machinery. |
| Skills | • Communication (Verbal & Written) • Chemical application • Plant identification • Plant propagation • Pruning |
| Attitude | • Customer orientated • Safety conscious • Team player • Productivity orientated. |
