GROUNDSMAN (GROUNDS AND GARDENING)

Job Overview

Tygerberg Hospital in Parow Valley is seeking a Groundsman for grounds and gardening duties. The position requires basic literacy and numeracy, appropriate gardening experience, landscaping and irrigation skills, the ability to operate garden machinery and a tractor, and a valid code B/EB driving licence. Responsibilities include facility garden development and maintenance, preparing ground covers, maintaining flower beds, and ensuring horticultural upkeep. Enquiries can be directed to Mr N Meyer at (021) 938-4923.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy
• Appropriate experience working in a grounds and gardening environment
• Be able to operate garden machinery (lawn mowers and brush cutters)
• Valid code (B/EB) driving license
• Ability to operate and drive a tractor
• Gardening skills including landscaping and irrigation systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of facility garden and terrain as well as bondage of machinery
• The preparation of ground covers for planting trees and bushes
• The maintenance of flower and other beddings
• Ensure that grounds and gardens are maintained (horticultural aspects)
• Support to supervisor

Enquiries & Contact