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  • Posted: Jun 23, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The Faircape Group is an independent development and property management company with more than 30 years of success in the industry. We incorporate free standing homes, sectional title units, as well as mixed use residential and commercial buildings. The recent acquisition in joining the retirement sector has seen the Group grow beyond expectation. We are a ...
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    Groundsman

    Job Description

    • Faircape Life operates 6 high-end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape.
    • Locations of these estates are in Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West and Onrus.

    We are seeking a Groundsman for our facility Cle Du Cap in the Southern Suburbs. 

    • The Groundsman is responsible for maintaining the gardens and grounds of the village and ensuring an acceptable appearance of trees, shrubs, flowers, beds and lawns, and to keep the grounds free from refuse, weeds, harmful insects and plant diseases.

    Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

    Garden Maintenance:

    • Pruning of trees and overgrown shrubs
    • Reinstate plant beds and garden redevelopment
    • Turning over of plant beds
    • Cutting of grass and trimming
    • Weeding 
    • Hand/additional watering when required

    Tools & Machinery:

    • Inspecting tools before and after use (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brush-cutters)
    • Cleaning all tools at the end of each days use
    • Oil and sharpen blades of all cutting equipment

    Refuse:

    • Collecting of household refuse 
    • Sorting recyclable waste from general waste
    • Cleaning and sanitising refuse bins
    • Loading of garden-waste for disposal

    Housekeeping/General:

    • Clean workshop/canteen
    • Clean around Body Corporate Reception, externally
    • Open external dining area and courtyard umbrellas, weather permitting
    • Clean grounds around security kiosk
    • Inspect perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per week
    • Spray perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per month

    General Maintenance:

    • Sweep synthetic turf in courtyards
    • Sweep paved surfaces in courtyards
    • Sweep paved area around Healthcare
    • Collect leaves in courtyards

    Qualifications

    • Matric advantageous

    Experience and knowledge

    • 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role
    • Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
    • Knowledge of horticultural machinery and tools
    • Knowledge of irrigation systems
    • Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
    • Ability to perform basic grounds maintenance tasks
    • Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
    • Understanding of health & safety rules

     Skills and Attributes:

    • Takes initiative
    • Professional appearance
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Reliable
    • Hardworking
    • Driven
    • Punctual
    • Team player
    • Attention to details

    Specific Requirements:

    • Clear health record
    • Clear criminal record
    • Clear credit record
    • Contactable references 
    • Working hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. 

    Salary and Additional benefits:

    • Competitive salary on offer 
    • Bonus - Quarterly Bonuses are paid every 3 months and is based on individual performance and company performance. 

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Faircape Group on faircapelife.simplify.hr to apply

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