Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:
Operations and control
- Operating mowing and other gardening equipment.
- Ensure equipment is signed out and returned to store daily.
- Submit inspection report weekly.
- General maintenance and cleaning of gardens and terrain within working hours.
- Follow the daily program schedule or as instructed by line manager.
- Complete schedule according to University Estates operational standards, procedures and protocols.
- Litter picking and loading of general garden refuse.
- Report any work-related concerns to the line manager.
Internal Reporting
- Reporting, feedback to line manager supervisor.
- Maintenance program and checklist sign off and submissions.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure all grounds/terrain are maintained within accordance to standard procedures and specifications.
- Ensure cleaning of equipment and workspace.
- Ensure safe working procedures.
- Comply with health and safety standards.
- Comply with PPE clothing.
- Upkeep of equipment to health and safety standards.Inherent requirements:
Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof).
Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.Recommendations:
Minimum one (1) year of applicable work experience in operating gardening equipment.
Machine operating certificate (attach a copy).Required competencies:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Leading:
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.*NB! Preference will be given to White and Indian males and females.
How to apply:
Hard copy applications may be submitted at:
The University of the Free State, Human Resources Department, George du Toit building, 2nd Floor reception (S201).
OR
Online through the official UFS vacancy website:
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
27 May 2025Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R122 167.47 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at :The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful

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