Job Purpose

• To conduct general horticultural maintenance and development in public open spaces and facilities

Application Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties
• Basic literacy
• Relevant general horticultural maintenance experience will be an added advantage
• Physical fitness and health with the ability to walk far distances, lift heavy plant material and dig holes and trenches
• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Ability to understand and follow given instructions; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to work as a team member or independently; good communication and listening skills; ability to make real-time work-related decisions

Primary Fuctions :

• Conduct general horticultural maintenance in public open spaces, facilities and depots
• Clean open spaces in remote areas
• Cut and remove invaders and alien plant material
• Clean parks and traffic islands
• Remove weeds
• Pick up litter