UCT is looking for General Workers (Gardeners)
DEADLINE: 26 March 2026
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Gardens Supervisor, the respective worker is required to carry out all tasks set out hereunder in order to achieve the general horticultural and landscape maintenance requirements of the ground’s establishment. It must however be stressed that the nature of the Grounds and Gardens operations is such that individual staff or teams of staff will be required to undertake different functions simultaneously (in other words one team may be undertaking mowing, whilst another team will be involved with new planting and other team involved with litter collection etc).
Requirements:
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Grade 8 education with at least two years of experience as a landscape maintenance gardener or similar role.
- Experience in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as trimmers, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, and irrigation systems is essential.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining gardening equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.
- Knowledge of horticultural techniques for a wide variety of plant types, including invasive alien vegetation and heritage trees, would be advantageous.
- Experience in hard and soft landscaping techniques, particularly in soil preparation, planting, and irrigation.
Personal Attributes:
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards in all gardening and maintenance tasks.
- A collaborative and positive attitude, with the ability to work well within a team and contribute to a productive work environment.
- Strong physical fitness to handle the demands of outdoor labor and equipment use
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of horticultural techniques for a wide variety of plant types, including invasive alien vegetation and heritage trees, would be advantageous
- Practical horticultural experience supported by formal qualifications (if available) in gardening, landscaping, or a related field.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in gardening, such as composting and organic pest control, would be beneficial
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