Landscape Assistant

The National Zoological Garden (NZG) is looking for well-qualified, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated person to be appointed as a Landscape Assistant.

Amongst others, the successful applicant will be expected to perform the following duties:

Maintenance of gardens and lawn as per workflow processes
Assist in irrigation installation
Assist in herbicides and pesticides application as per team leader instructions
Assist with winter turf management
Assist in washroom maintenance
Ensure that the areas are litter free, recycle waste at source, and assist with waste removal
Report all faults or irregularities to the team leader for repairs as per job card
Ensure that the issue forms are correctly filled in when collecting products and equipment
Stock control of tools and equipment, chemicals, petrol and pesticides/herbicides
Ensure that all venues are correctly prepared as per the function schedule.

Minimum requirements:

Grade 12
6-12 months related experience
Good command of the English Language – Speak, Read & Write
Code 8 driver’s license will be an added advantage
Knowledge of Horticulture/garden maintenance
Knowledge of washroom and hygiene management
Knowledge of cleaning operations
Knowledge of waste and recycling
Ability of operate flexi hours as per operational requirements.

Interested applicants are requested to send applications (with a cover letter and comprehensive CV) to the address below. Short-listed candidates who are invited to an interview will be expected to demonstrate proof of the above Key Competencies and Minimum Requirements.

Applications should be forwarded to nzg.recruitment@sanbi.org.za with the subject line: Landscape Assistant.

The National Zoological Garden, South African National Biodiversity Institute is committed to employment equity and redress. The NZG reserves the right not to fill this position. Should you not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date consider your application as being unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Enquiries:
Mr. Lefa Maremagae
Cell: 012 339 2700