Jobs at Faircape Group

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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Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Weekly Wellness Clinics - Conduct and manage a weekly clinic weekly from 10:00–11:00, providing general health assessments, chronic condition monitoring, and preventative care services to residents.
• Coordinate and Perform Discovery Health Checks - Complete Discovery Health wellness assessments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission of reports for medical scheme purposes.
• Maintain Health Information Updates - Ensure that resident medical information and care records are reviewed and updated annually to reflect any changes in health status, medication, or care needs.
• Conduct Home-Based Nursing Visits -  Perform clinical home visits to residents who are unable to attend the Health Care Centre. This includes providing post-hospitalisation assessments, wound care, administering dressings, and monitoring vital signs.
• Support Frail or Mobility-Limited Residents -  Visit and provide nursing support to residents who experience difficulty in accessing clinic services. This includes adapting care to suit home-based settings while maintaining the highest standards of safety and dignity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
• Proven nursing experience, preferably working with the elderly 
• Basic knowledge of Discovery Health wellness assessments (advantageous)
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent clinical assessment and nursing care planning skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team
• High level of organisational and time management skills — able to work independently in a half-day structure
• Proficient in conducting wellness checks, and chronic condition monitoring
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with a warm and empathetic manner
• Confidence in home-based care and ability to adapt nursing services to the needs of mobile and frail patients
• Comfortable using electronic health records and documentation tools

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Two written references.