RAND WATER IS HIRING SENIOR GARDENER X3
DETAILS
Closing Date
2025/01/31
Reference Number
RAN250120-1
Job Title SENIOR GARDENER X3
Portfolio Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
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
• PruningAttitude
• Customer orientated
• Safety conscious
• Team player
• Productivity orientated.
POLICY
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