Job Description

Supervisor: Horticulture (Grade 10)
Grounds and Gardens
The Grounds and Gardens section invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main Objectives
To supervise workers and teams that are engaged in the maintenance of all Horticultural aspects of the garden maintenance unit in the grounds & Gardens Section to ensure a clean and aesthetically pleasing campus by upholding sound and acceptable Horticultural practice.
The Requirements
Grade 12 plus approximately 4 years' relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Previous experience in practical areas of general garden maintenance
• Previous experience in operating mechanical tools of the trade
• A code 10 driving license
• Previous supervision experience (at least 2 years)
• Previous experience having worked in an industrial environment

Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 8753.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for 28 July 2025.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 10):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R348 338
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R472 840
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Closing Date: 18 July 2025
This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.
These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.
Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.