Job Description

INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE DIVISION, GARDENS & GROUNDS ATTENDANT x10, (PEROMNES GRADE 16), CAMPUS MANAGENT SERVICES, WESTVILLE & PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.
Job description
The Garden and Grounds Attendant provides a comprehensive service to the campus in the areas of lawn, garden and sports grounds maintenance, as well as nursery maintenance, plant decoration, in-door plants, landscaping and chemical treatments.
Minimum requirements

• Grade 8 with reading, writing and arithmetic
• At least one (1) year relevant experience in grounds or parks maintenance
• Working knowledge of herbicides, chemicals and pesticides.
• Basic safety knowledge
• Basic knowledge of garden machinery operation
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.
The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 28th of January 2026.
To apply please click on the link https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php OR visit the career portal on https://ukzn.ac.za/
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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. * Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.

• Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.
• The University is committed to Employment Equity.
• The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.
• Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful
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Skills Required