General Worker/Gardener (post level 18) - (1064) at University of the Free State

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. 

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 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. 

Closing Date

4/8/2023