Gardener/landscaper

**Job Title: Gardener / Landscaper**

**Location: Gauteng (Various Areas)**

**Cost to Company: R6500 - R8500**

**Description**:
**Main Duties & Responsibilities**
- Responsible for maintaining the gardens and surrounds
- Work safely and effectively around public areas
- Install and maintain seasonal plants
- Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces
- Mulch, edge and weed gardens
- Prune and trim trees and bushes
- Maintain all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers
- Monitor and maintain the health of plants
- Deal with pest problems that could damage plants
- Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter
- Sweeping and clearing of public areas

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience as a Gardener
- Gardening certificate (Training certificate related to gardening or landscaping)
- Familiarity with landscaping design - advantageous
- Extensive knowledge of plant life
- Knowledge of local pests
- Knowledge on how to operate machinery (lawnmower, weedeater, trimmers etc)
- Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers

**Salary**: Up to R8,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gauteng, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)