SUMMARY:
Garden maintenance General weeding, planting, sweeping, pruning, cleaning, litter collection and ot

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of this job is to maintain University grounds, open spaces and gardens within the ambit of Horticulture services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Garden maintenance
• General weeding, planting, sweeping, pruning, cleaning, litter collection and other maintenance of open spaces in the University grounds
• Horticulture Nursery: weeding, planting, sweeping and general maintenance
• Safe use and cleaning of Horticulture tools and equipment

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Basic understanding of all relevant Safety, Health and Environmental requirements
• Ability to work in a noisy and hazardous environment
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Knowledge and understanding of gardening materials and equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of the minimum specifications and guidelines or requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 8 or higher national qualification
• Normally 0-12 month’s relevant and / or related working experience
• Physical fitness and ability to work outside

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 14 November 2025.