Groundsman: Greening And Livelihoods Implementation Support

What you will need

• Grade 9 (NQF level 1) equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of plants and gardening.
• Ability to operate elementary machines and equipment.
• Knowledge of operating computer.
• Sound organising and planning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.

Skills and competencies

• Sound organising and planning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine activities in respect of grounds, irrigate and water plants lawns.
• Conduct weeding and weed control.
• Prune and trim plants, performance cutting, seeding and transplanting of plants.
• Mow lawns, dispose of organic waste, dig compost, dig, spray and maintain flower beds and edges.
• Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure support.
• Seeds collection.
• Cleaning of seeds.
• Seed pre-sowing treatment.
• Preparation of seedling trays.
• Sowing of seed.
• Preparation and sowing of cuttings.
• Ensure planting and transplanting of seedlings and trees.
• Filling of planting bags with soil.
• Prepare space in beds for transplanting.
• Transplanting of seedling from trays to bags.
• Transplanting of trees from small to bigger bags.
• Packing of transplanted trees.
• Provide general labour in the nursery.
• Mixing of sand and compost.
• Manual and chemical weed control.
• Irrigation of seedlings and trees.
• Assist with stocktaking.
• Tagging of plants correctly.
• Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases.
• Assist the customers coming to buy trees.
• Responsible for the tools allocated.
• Report any damage in the nursery to the Foreman.
• Ensure the use, cleaning and basic maintenance of tractor and dumper.
• Move sand and compost to the tables or beds.
• Move seedlings, crates and tree.
• Keep equipment and machinery clean after use.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Applicants must submit their applications via the link http://erecruitment.gcis.gov.za or hand deliver applications to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria. FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Kgopyane

• Application method: Hand delivery
• Enquiries: Ms. S. Lubanga at 060 973 1792 21
• Telephone: 060 973 1792

Please note

• Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The old prescribed application or employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020.
• As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
• Failure to submit an application on the new prescribed Z83 form will lead to disqualification.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae.
• Communication regarding submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
• Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from the department.
• Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Applicants who do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The successful candidate must disclose to the DG particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the DG within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a top-secret security clearance.
• All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
• The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post.
• The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance expiration.
• By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), for your personal information which you provide to the Government Communication and Information System (“GCIS”) being processed by the GCIS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
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