GROUNDSMAN: GREENING AND LIVELIHOODS IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT LIMPOPO

Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Location: Limpopo (Rusplaas Nursery, Lebowakgomo) Salary: R144 024 per annum Requirements: Grade 09 (NQF level 1) or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Knowledge of National Forestry Act 84 of 1998, National Veld, Fire Forestry Act 101 of 1998 (NVFFA) and 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. Duties: Perform routine activities in respect of grounds, irrigate and water plants lawns. Conduct weeding and weed control. Prune and trim plants, performance 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. Seeds collection. Cleaning of seeds. Seed pre-sowing treatment. Preparation of seedling trays. Sowing of seed. Preparation and sowing of cuttings. Ensure planting and transplanting of seedlings and trees. Filling of planting bags with soil. Prepare space in beds for transplanting. Transplanting of seedling from trays to bags. Transplanting of trees from small to bigger bags. Packing of transplanted trees. Provide general labour in the nursery. Mixing of sand and compost. Manual and chemical weed control. Irrigation of seedlings and trees. Assist with stocktaking. Tagging of plants correctly. Check seedlings and plants for pests 33 and diseases. Assist the customers coming to buy trees. Responsible for the tools allocated. Report any damage in the nursery to the Foreman. Ensure the use, cleaning and basic maintenance of tractor and dumper. Move sand and compost to the tables or beds. Move seedlings, crates and tree. Keep equipment and machinery clean after use. Enquiries: Ms. Tshepo Ramasobana at 066 282 5094 34 Notes: Only online applications will be accepted. Applications not accompanied by a comprehensive CV and a fully completed Z83 form will not be considered. Only South African Citizens, and Permanent Residents need apply as per PSR 2016. Applications should be accompanied by a duly completed and signed Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department). The post title and reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 form. A recent comprehensive CV should be submitted. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required to be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview from shortlisted candidates. All short-listed candidates must make themselves available for a panel interview on the date determined by the GTAC. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, and the successful candidate will undergo security vetting in order to confirm employme

• ✓Grade 09 (NQF level 1) or equivalent qualification
• ✓No experience required
• ✓Knowledge of National Forestry Act 84 of 1998, National Veld, Fire Forestry Act 101 of 1998 (NVFFA) and 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

• •Perform routine activities in respect of grounds, irrigate and water plants lawns
• •Conduct weeding and weed control
• •Prune and trim plants, performance 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
• •Seeds collection
• •Cleaning of seeds
• •Seed pre-sowing treatment
• •Preparation of seedling trays
• •Sowing of seed