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Support Service Assistant: Horticulture (3849, 3855, 3880)

Overview

Reference
3849, 3855, 3880

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -- Gqeberha

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
30 October 2025

Closing date
14 Nov 2025 21:59


CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of this job is to maintain University grounds, open spaces and gardens within the ambit of Horticulture services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Garden maintenance
  • General weeding, planting, sweeping, pruning, cleaning, litter collection and other maintenance of open spaces in the University grounds
  • Horticulture Nursery: weeding, planting, sweeping and general maintenance
  • Safe use and cleaning of Horticulture tools and equipment
   

CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Basic understanding of all relevant Safety, Health and Environmental requirements
  • Ability to work in a noisy and hazardous environment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Knowledge and understanding of gardening materials and equipment
  • Knowledge and understanding of the minimum specifications and guidelines or requirements
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  
  • Grade 8 or higher national qualification
  • Normally 0-12 month’s relevant and / or related working experience
  • Physical fitness and ability to work outside
  

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 14 November 2025.


Contact information

Ntombebhongo Somana