Garden Worker (X1 Post)

EdUpStairs; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Pretoria is seeking a grounds service assistant for the National Operational Command Centre. The role carries a fixed annual salary of R144,024 (Level 02) and requires proficiency in English and at least one other official language, SA citizenship, and basic literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities include cultivating gardens, soil preparation, bed maintenance, mowing, irrigation, and refuse handling while ensuring the area remains clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the Republic of South Africa and documentary proof required at interview.
• Proficiency in English and at least one other official language.
• ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 / Standard 7 / NQF Level 1 proof when required.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate garden areas and prepare soil for planting.
• Maintain flower beds by fertilising, irrigating, weeding and pruning.
• Mow grass and trim edges.
• Load and unload articles and equipment for ground operations.
• Irrigate lawns and remove refuse from terrain.
• Load refuse for transport to dumps and maintain unit cleanliness.

Skills

English language

official language

reading and writing

numeracy

professional interaction

health and safety

extended hours willingness

Education

ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 / Standard 7 / NQF Level 1

Job description

Component: National Operational Command Centre

Reference number NOCC 02/2026

R144 024.per annum (Level 02)

Requirements

Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post.
Be proficient in at least English and one other official language.
Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview.
Be in possession of ABET Level 4/ Grade 9/ Standard 7/ NQF Level 1 for which documentary proof can be produced when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies.
Understanding of how to handle cleaning detergents.
Occupational Health and Safety protocol.
Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
Be able to read and write; Ability to interact with other officials in a professional manner.
The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment; Willing to work extended hours when necessary.

Key duties and responsibilities

Cultivate garden areas.
Prepare soil for the planting of plants Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning.
Mowes and cut edges.
Load and unload various articles and equipment needed on the ground.
Irrigate lawns.
Remove refuge from the terrain.
Load refuge on the truck for transportation to refuge dumps or dumps or burn refuge.
Maintain cleanliness and neatness of unit areas.

Enquiries

Mrs. M Clark Tel No: [phone]

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