Supervisor: Landscaping - (179) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• The main purpose of this post is to supervise and lead all planned landscaping tasks and operations on the Mbombela Campus to ensure that the estate is kept to a standard.
• The incumbent will monitor the eradication of alien plant species on the Campus, schedule work as requested by Archibus users to move assets and set-up venues, monitor the safe usage of equipment and its cleaning and basic maintenance.
• The Supervisor is expected to maintain the Archibus asset register for small tools and landscaping equipment, assist in the overall administration, management, planning and organising of staff in the landscaping section and in the enforcement and implementation of all policies and safe work procedures.
• The incumbent is expected to participate in all SHE related activities within the section and identify emerging risks relating to the above interactions with service providers, internal staff, plant and ensure that equipment are reported to the Line Manager.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide operational leadership to the Division.
• Create an effective HR environment in the Section.
• Provide support services.
• Provide well maintained estates and infrastructure.
• Perform any other duties as delegated by the Line Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• M+3 in Horticulture.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Computer literacy (MS packages).
• Experience in maintenance of infrastructure and grounds, plumbing, painting, bricklaying, plaster, welding and handyman work would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Ability to take instructions.

Personal Attributes

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

Closing Date

• 27/11/2025