Groundman: Maintenance at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act. Good knowledge of operating lawnmowers.
• Basic knowledge to attend to minor lawnmower repairs and welding problems. Communication and report writing skills. Good listening skills. 

DUTIES :

• Conduct regular building inspections and assist in minor electrical, plumbing and welding repairs, Cutting of lawns and grass around buildings and surroundings according to horticultural standards.
• Ability to operate all types of lawnmowers, garden tools and equipment, for the cutting of all lawns and surrounding areas. Removal of old flowers and plants, including removal of weeds and cleaning of roads. Pruning of trees.
• Planting new flowers and plants. Safekeeping of maintenance tools and supplies and Report defects. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.