Estate Groundskeeper — Lush Gardens, Bonuses & Leave

Faircape; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Long service leave

ISP package discounts after probation

Job summary

Faircape Life seeks a dedicated Groundsman to maintain lush gardens, beds, trees and lawns at Cle Du Cap in the Southern Suburbs. You will help ensure a beautiful, welcoming estate for residents, with tasks spanning pruning, lawn care, irrigation, refuse duties and general maintenance.

The role requires knowledge of plants, gardening techniques and horticultural machinery; a health-and-safety mindset and the ability to lift heavy objects are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric advantageous.
• 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques.
• Knowledge of horticultural machinery and tools (advantageous).
• Knowledge of irrigation systems (advantageous).
• Ability to perform basic grounds maintenance tasks.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Understanding of health & safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Pruning trees and shrubs and maintaining beds.
• Turning over plant beds and lawn care.
• Weeding, watering, and general garden upkeep.
• Inspecting and cleaning tools and machinery.
• Refuse collection and waste sorting.
• Cleaning workshop/canteen and surrounding areas.
• Sweep and tidy courtyards and paved surfaces.
• Monitor perimeter vegetation and assist in basic maintenance.

Skills

Initiative

Professional appearance

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Work ethic

Driven

Punctuality

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Matric advantageous

Tools

Lawnmowers

Hedge trimmers

Brush-cutters

Job description

Faircape Life seeks a dedicated Groundsman to maintain lush gardens, beds, trees and lawns at Cle Du Cap in the Southern Suburbs. You will help ensure a beautiful, welcoming estate for residents, with tasks spanning pruning, lawn care, irrigation, refuse duties and general maintenance.

The role requires knowledge of plants, gardening techniques and horticultural machinery; a health-and-safety mindset and the ability to lift heavy objects are essential.