General Worker (P000650) Re-advertisement at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance of a section of the Botanical Garden:

• Trimming, pruning and removal of excess growth, vegetation and fallen trees.
• Weeding of invasive and exotic species.
• Regular watering of the section.
• Fertilisation of flower beds and lawn areas.
• Monitoring trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants for pests and diseases.
• Mulching of flower beds
• Planting of new plants and replacement of dead plants
• Repair path- and walk-ways.

General tasks and activities in the Garden:

• Manage
• ment Weeding of invasive and exotic species from the “Koppie” section.
• Cleaning of water features and dams.
• Rubble removal from bins.
• Cleaning of the braai area.
• Inspecting the security fence.
• Cleaning and maintenance of garden furniture, equipment, tools and stores.
• Moving of Botanical Garden gallery tables and chairs to and from the stores.
• Assist with environmental education talks to visiting schools.
• Opening and the closing of the Botanical Garden gates in the morning and afternoon.
• Collection of practical material from the garden.
• Preparation of practical material.
• Delivery and collection of practical material to the laboratories.
• Cleaning and removal of rubble from the Ecology / Botany greenhouses and Open Tops facility.  

Occupational Health and Safety:

• Maintenance of safety at the workplace. 

Ad hoc tasks:

• Assist with ad hoc tasks for the School of Biological Sciences.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 10 - 12 (NQF Level 2 - 4).

ADDED ADVANTAGES/ RECOMMENDATIONS:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance of botanical gardens.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in general tasks and activities in gardens.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in occupational health and safety.