SDTM1398-3-2026 Horticulturist
City of Tshwane · Gauteng
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- An appropriate three-year tertiary career-related qualification degree or national diploma in Horticulture, Parks and Recreation Management or any other study field applicable to the position
- At least two years relevant working experience in horticultural maintenance of parks and sport facilities
- Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
- A valid Code EB driving licence
- Computer literacy
- Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Personal attributes and/or competencies
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; physical fitness; technical skills; leadership skills; analytical thinking skills; project management skills; organisational skills; good working knowledge of sport field maintenance, such as for bowling greens and cricket pitches
Primary functions
- Provide and maintain decorative parks and play parks
- Provide horticultural development and maintenance services for traffic islands, urban malls, boulevards, squares, sport facilities, cemeteries, crematoria and resorts
- Provide horticultural development and maintenance services for municipal facilities crèches, old-age homes, hostels, fire stations, etc, road reserves and undeveloped open spaces
- Effectively manage the section, including all personnel, equipment, infrastructure and the budget
- Provide horticultural pest control
- Conduct all administration related to the post