Irrigation Technicians x2 at Tshwane University of Technology

• The Department of Landscape in the Directorate of Building and Estate seeks to appoint Irrigation Technicians X2 . This is one year fixed-term contract at the Giyani Campus.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to reapply. Kindly note that these positions are open exclusively to Limpopo Province residents therefore, applicants primarily residing in the said Province will be given priority.

Key performance areas/Core functions:

• Installation , maintenance, upgrade and repair of large-scale sprinkler systems utilizing electronic controls and sensing mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automatic systems
• Plans and design irrigation system layouts for minor landscape projects
• Occupational harzards and safety precautions
• Irrigation installations
• Sports turf maintenance
• Installing gabion baskets
• Landscape construction grounds maintenance and technical skills in landscaping principles
• Facilitate training of irrigation assistants in all aspects of irrigation maintenance and installation
• Install low voltage wiring controls and fixtures and associated fixtures
• May have to attend to call outs when pipes unexpetectly burst
• Keep work records and completed jobs from work orders

Academic Qualification:

• NQF Level 4
• National Senior Certficate or equivalent/ A relevant Artisans Trade Test Certificate

Experience:

• One (1) year relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Proper and safe use of tools
• Work from ketch plans
• Prepare time and material estimates
• Conform to Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Able to perform physical movements
• Communication skills
• Use motorized power equipment and drive support vehicles
• Computer literacy

Deadline:10th October,2025