Gardener (General Assistant) needed immediately: APPLY HERE

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Purpose

The Facility General Assistant maintains site facilities to ensure that the gardens and grounds are consistently tidy and well-kept to positively reflect the Aurum brand.

Duties

Facility Management
Facility Administration – supporting the Corporate Operations Manager (Site Operations Manager) with all Facility related duties.
Help with landscaping projects.
Maintaining the garden and grounds, including garden assets (garden furniture and umbrellas)
Cleaning the entrance areas and patios
Sweeping and cleaning walkways, driveways and basements
Cleaning and maintaining the pond to ensure that it is kept in a good condition
Pruning plants, bushes, shrubs and trees
Ensuring edges of walkways and gardens are kept neat and tidy
Regularly mow the lawn and use the weed eater to keep grounds maintained.
Divide and transplant plants as and when required.
Weed gardens and lawns to keep weeds at bay.
Remove weeds from paving
Plant new plants and seedlings
Ensure plants receive adequate watering.
Install and maintain garden irrigation systems
Clean and maintain garden equipment and tools
Ensure that birds (peacocks) and animals (feral cats) have adequate shelter, fresh water and food
Report all maintenance issues to the Corporate Operations Manager
Assisting with general maintenance and repairs (when required)
Fleet Management – providing support as outlined in the Fleet Management Policy and/or Fleet Management Standard Operating Procedures, this includes cleaning of vehicles (when required)
Asset Management – providing support as outlined in the Asset Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes the moving of furniture and equipment (when required)
Supply Chain Management – providing support as outlined in the Supply Chain Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes packing stock on and off vehicles as stock is received or dispatched (when required)
Records Management – providing support as outlined in the Records Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes packing paper records on and off vehicles as records are received or dispatched (when required).
Policies and Standard Operating Procedures – adhere to all departmental and company policies, standard operating procedures, working practice guidelines and How to Guides.
Write working practice guidelines and how to manuals and review annually.
Comply with all health and safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed legislation.
Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Facility Management – maintain gardens and grounds
• Fleet Management – cleaning site vehicles
• Asset Management – site assets (garden equipment and tools)
• Supply Chain Management – stock management (garden consumables)
• Records Management – support moving paper records

Education

• Grade 12

Advantageous

• Familiarity with landscaping, garden techniques and grounds maintenance

Experience

• One to Two years’ experience in gardening.

Requirements

• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime

Essential Requirements

• Time management skills
• Strong manual labour skills
• Machinery skills (lawn mower, weed eater, gardening equipment)
• Passion for gardening
• Communication skills – proficient in English

Personal Attributes

• Teamwork
• Knowledge of gardening techniques
• Knowledge of plant and flower care techniques
• A love of the outdoors
• Health and physical fitness
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time

Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking, and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development

Closing date: 19 July 2024

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