General Worker: Gardening & Cleaning - Koedoespoort at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• Cleaning the TE premises by sweeping the roads, washing any dirt, collecting rubble and litter, cutting the grass and controlling any vegetation that is growing within the premises.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the plant premises and ensure all external areas are sound, safe, and tidy aesthetically pleasing and they present a safe environment. This position will also take care of the flower beds and lawn, ensuring that they are watered and kept in a good looking condition.
• The General Worker can be assigned any other work around the plant that is safe to perform and within his/her capabilities.

Position outputs:

• Road and Yard Cleaning, washing of pavements when required, collection of litter around the premises, grass cutting and vegetation control.
• Watering of flower beds and lawn ensuring that they are free of weed and well taken care of.
• Follow instructions from the Facilities Supervisor to rotate efficiently between the assigned areas where cleaning has to be done.
• Avoid wastage of fuel and consumables. Come up with some savings initiatives to control costs within areas of responsibility.
• Do first line maintenance and repairs on the irrigation system and report faults to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Work in cooperation with the Machinery Operators who must cut the grass using the ride on mowers.
• Conduct all duties in a safe manner and contribute to safety talks and help promote a safety culture within the team.
• Come up with some innovations and cost saving initiatives, e.g., on water usage for irrigation and fuel saving for the machines.
• Always wear the correct protective clothing when performing your duties.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Facilities Supervisors and Machinery Operators and communicate well to understand any challenges related to your expected deliverables.
• Control leave days and always arrange leave with your Supervisor prior to taking it.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A candidate must be able to read and write.
• No working experience required.
• Experience in Garden Services may add and advantage.

Competencies:

Skills, Knowledge and Attitude

• Safety Mindset
• Disciplined
• Performance and Delivery driven.
• Relationship Management (Interpersonal Skills)