Support Service Assistant: Horticulture

1 week ago


Nelson Mandela Bay Eastern Cape, South Africa Nelson Mandela University Full time

**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 months relevant and / or related working experience
- Physical fitness and ability to work outside



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