GROUNDSMAN: GREENING AND LIVELIHOODS IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT LIMPOPO

Job Overview

A vacancy is available for a Groundsman: Greening and Livelihoods Implementation Support in Limpopo at Rusplaas Nursery, Lebowakgomo (Ref: FOM53/2026). The position requires a Grade 09 (NQF level 1) or equivalent qualification with no prior experience needed. Key responsibilities involve grounds maintenance, watering, weeding, pruning, seed collection, nursery labor, equipment upkeep, and customer assistance. Candidates should possess knowledge of relevant forestry and safety acts, along with problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 09 (NQF level 1) or equivalent qualification
• No experience required
• Knowledge of National Forestry Act 84 of 1998
• Knowledge of National Veld, Fire Forestry Act 101 of 1998 (NVFFA)
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily, work individually and in a team
• Good interpersonal relations skills, creativity, and ability to work under extreme pressure
• Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine activities in respect of grounds, irrigate and water plants and lawns
• Conduct weeding and weed control
• Prune and trim plants, perform cutting, seeding and transplanting of plants
• Mow lawns, dispose of organic waste, dig compost, dig, spray and maintain seedling beds and edges
• Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure support
• Collect, clean, and pre-treat seeds, and prepare seedling trays and cuttings
• Ensure planting and transplanting of seedlings and trees, including filling planting bags with soil
• Provide general labour in the nursery, including mixing sand and compost and manual/chemical weed control
• Assist with stocktaking, tagging plants correctly, and checking for pests and diseases
• Assist customers coming to buy trees and handle allocated tools responsibly
• Report any damage in the nursery to the Foreman and ensure use, cleaning and basic maintenance of tractor and dumper
• Move sand, compost, seedlings, crates, and trees, and keep equipment and machinery clean after use

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