General Worker P001251
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance of a section of the Botanical Garden
· Trimming, pruning and removal of excess growth and vegetation.
· Weeding of invasive and exotic species from the greenhouses and propagation area.
· Regular watering of the vegetable section, greenhouses and propagation area.
· Fertilization of plants in the vegetable garden, greenhouses and propagation area.
· Monitoring of plants for pests and diseases.
· Mulching of vegetable beds.
· Making of cuttings and sowing of seed.
· Planting of new plants and replacement of dead plants.
· Transplanting potted plants.
· Cleaning of paved areas in the greenhouses
General tasks and activities in the Garden
· Weeding of invasive and exotic species from the “Koppie” section.
· Rubble removal from bins.
· Cleaning of the braai area.
· Cleaning and maintenance of garden furniture, equipment, tools and stores.
· Cleaning of the staff room and gallery kitchen.
· Collection of seed from the garden.
· Collection of practical material from the garden.
Occupational Health and Safety
· Maintenance of safety at the workplace.
Ad-hoc tasks
· Assist with ad hoc tasks for the School of Biological Sciences.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and internet.
- Knowledge of the appropriate plant growth / maintenance theory and practice.
- Knowledge of the appropriate plant propagation techniques.
- Good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
- The ability to function well individually and as part of a team.
- The ability to solve problems independently.
- Good planning and organizing skills.
- Effective time-management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- A high level of professional and ethical conduct.
- Confidence and self-directedness.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 / Certificate in Horticulture (NQF Level 4).
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in the maintenance of botanical gardens.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in general gardening tasks and activities.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo 018 389 2289
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi 018 285 2037
CLOSING DATE: 20 September 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
