Groundsman

Faircape; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable lifestyle and retirement organization in Somerset West is seeking a Groundsman to maintain beautiful gardens and outdoor areas. Responsibilities include pruning, weeding, refuse collection, and site maintenance. Ideal candidates possess knowledge of gardening, horticultural tools, and have at least one year of relevant experience. We offer competitive market-related salaries and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Long service leave

Discounts on ISP packages

Qualifications

• 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lush gardens, flowerbeds and lawns.
• Prune trees and shrubs as required.
• Collect household refuse and ensure site cleanliness.

Skills

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Hardworking

Attention to details

Education

Matric advantageous

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Irrigation systems

Job description

Faircape Life proudly operates six luxurious retirement and lifestyle villages across the Western Cape, including Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West, and Onrus. Our estates are celebrated for their meticulously maintained gardens and welcoming environments.

We are seeking a dedicated Groundsman to join our team at Heritage Manor in Somerset West.
You will be responsible for maintaining lush gardens, vibrant flowerbeds, healthy trees, and immaculate lawns, ensuring the estate remains beautiful, well-kept and welcoming for our residents.

If you love working outdoors, take pride in creating beautiful landscapes, and enjoy contributing to a serene, high-end environment, this is the role for you!

Why Join Us?

At Faircape, we value our team and offer fantastic benefits, including:

• ✅ Quarterly performance bonuses 🎉
• ✅ Long service leave
• ✅ Discounts on our high-speed ISP packages (after probation)

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Garden Maintenance:

• Pruning of trees and overgrown shrubs
• Reinstate plant beds and garden redevelopment
• Turning over of plant beds
• Cutting of grass and trimming
• Weeding
• Hand/additional watering when required

Tools & Machinery:

• Inspecting tools before and after use (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brush-cutters)
• Cleaning all tools at the end of each days use
• Oil and sharpen blades of all cutting equipment

Refuse:

• Collecting of household refuse
• Sorting recyclable waste from general waste

• Cleaning and sanitising refuse bins
• Loading of garden-waste for disposal

Housekeeping/General:

• Clean workshop/canteen
• Clean around Body Corporate Reception, externally
• Open external dining area and courtyard umbrellas, weather permitting
• Clean grounds around security kiosk
• Inspect perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per week
• Spray perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per month

General Maintenance:

• Sweep synthetic turf in courtyards
• Sweep paved surfaces in courtyards
• Sweep paved area around Healthcare
• Collect leaves in courtyards

Qualifications

• Matric advantageous

Experience and knowledge

• 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

Skills and Attributes:

• Takes initiative
• Professional appearance
• Good interpersonal skills
• Reliable
• Hardworking
• Driven
• Punctual
• Team player
• Attention to details

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Two written references

Working hours:

Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. Faircape offers a market related salary. The salary will be dependable on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes.

Your application will only be considered if you complete the following:

• 1) The one way online interview – the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.
• 2) Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.