Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is a not-for-gain company established under Section 21 of the South African Companies Act and wholly owned by the City of Johannesburg. It is tasked with the maintenance of burial grounds, parks, green areas, wetlands and trees around Johannesburg.
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Plant Care & Maintenance Soil Preparation: Identifying soil types and conditioning or preparing soils for planting. Planting: Establishing ornamental and herbaceous plants from containers into open ground. Pruning: Pruning and shaping ornamental shrubs, trees, and other plants. Fertilisation: Applying specific fertilisers to plants, landscapes, and ornamental seedlings. Watering: Applying water to landscaped areas and managing irrigation sprinklers and emitters.
Propagation & Cultivation Seed & Stem Propagation: Propagating plants from seeds and stem cuttings. Growth Media: Utilizing appropriate growth media for plant containers. Nursery Care: Basic identification and care of ornamental seedlings.
Pest & Weed Control Weed Removal: Manual and chemical removal of weeds and alien invader plants. Pest Control: Applying pest control practices and mixing/applying herbicides or pesticides.
Environmental & Safety Standards Health & Safety: Applying core health and safety principles within a horticultural environment. Protection: Demonstrating awareness and implementation of environmental protection practices.
Technical & Physical Skills Tool Handling: Safe use of horticultural machinery and equipment, such as mowers. Physical Fitness: Learners must be physically fit and healthy to handle manual labor and outdoor work. Basic Literacy: Ability to communicate, read, and write.
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