Job Description

The successful candidate will form part of the Horticultural Maintenance team, giving input into the maintenance & construction of landscapes and to provide direction to gardeners in their duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements xe2x80xa2 Grade 12 or NQF level 3 in an appropriate field and 12 months relevant horticultural experience xe2x80xa2 Ability to operate specialised horticultural machinery such as chainsaws, Ride-on mower etc. xe2x80xa2 Basic safety knowledge and ability to complete tasks in time without constant supervision. xe2x80xa2 Code 08 / EB driver's licence and ability to pass RW K53 driving test.
Primary Duties xe2x80xa2 Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. xe2x80xa2 Maintenance of indoor plants. xe2x80xa2 Applications of fertilisers, compost, mulches and pesticides. xe2x80xa2 Loading and offloading of goods, machines, plants and debris etc. xe2x80xa2 Use of specialised horticultural machinery and equipment. xe2x80xa2 Support with decorations and construction when required. xe2x80xa2 Maintenance of specialised sports and recreation fields. xe2x80xa2 Horticultural maintenance of sites.
Knowledge xe2x80xa2 Specialised Horticultural, Turf grass & Landscape knowledge xe2x80xa2 Basic safety knowledge xe2x80xa2 Basic plant knowledge and Water wise principles. xe2x80xa2 Knowledge of specialised Horticultural machinery.
Skills xe2x80xa2 Communication (Verbal & Written) xe2x80xa2 Chemical application xe2x80xa2 Plant identification xe2x80xa2 Plant propagation xe2x80xa2 Pruning
Attitude xe2x80xa2 Customer orientated xe2x80xa2 Safety conscious xe2x80xa2 Team player xe2x80xa2 Productivity orientated.PolicyWe are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to females and/ or people with disabilities to give effect to Rand Water's Employment Equity objectives.Be aware of fraudulent activities and unwarranted misrepresentations on behalf of Rand Water. No money exchange or any form of reward is expected from potential applicants in response to any vacant positions or similar advertisements. Please visit our Rand Water website to confirm official opportunities available OR report any suspicious activities to the Rand Water hotline: 0800 212 364.xc2xa9 RAND WATER. All rights reserved.ProcessingDelete Account?Remove Personal Information?Cancel Request to Remove Personal Information?Terms & ConditionsIncomplete ProfileYou need a complete profile before you can make applications. Would you like to complete your profile now?Incomplete ApplicationsYou have incomplete applications, view the application to completeApplyNothing yet!Profile Import OptionsLog In Only: Just log in and do not change my profile.Import and Keep: Import my profile and update matched sections. KEEP sections that do not match. Be sure to clean up any duplicates.Import and Delete: Import my profile and update matched sections. DELETE sections that do not match.

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