Officer: Gardening (post level 11) - (1049) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Roll out the processing of gardening projects. 
• Identify and address critical work.
• Complete and arrange for any ad hoc requests given verbally or per official communication by management.
• Ensure protocol and sign-off compliance.
• Manage direction boards on design posters, printers, and placement of direction boards.
• Handle general administration on the scope of work.
• Comply with all administrative tasks mentioned and given by management.
• Attend event meetings. 
• Keep reports and records.
• Comply with work order administration and complete arrangements within set procedures.
• Complete work programs/schedules according to standard operating procedures/ protocols set by the division and the sign-off thereof. 
• Process tender projects and adjudications: compiling bill of quantities on landscaping and relevant gardening matters.
• Report to the line manager on all aspects of services delivered within the scope of work.
• Assist with risk and process management.
• Monitor project processes and progress.
• Complete dashboards.
• Assist with the management of personnel in the division.
• Manage workflow.
• Assist with performance management of personnel.
• Communicate, assist, and address operational matters.
• Assist with employee leave and performance. 
• Ensure compliance with UFS health and safety standards.
• Manage inspections and landscaping projects.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s’ degree or an advanced diploma/ BTech degree/ postgraduate certificate on NQF level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in Horticulture and/or any related field  
• EB driving license.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations: 

• Horticultural courses and/or relevant courses.
• Knowledgeable on event management.
• Design and maintenance management.
• Computer skilled in Publisher.

Competencies
Required 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 deal with several activities at a time. 
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading: 

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and direction to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together. 

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. 
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

Closing date: 
21 July 2023