Groundsman (x2 posts)

📝 About the role

Two groundsman posts at Bayworld Museum in Gqeberha. You will maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and paths, water and prune plants and keep outdoor areas clean.

✅ Key duties

• Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and pathways around the museum
• Water plants, remove weeds, prune shrubs and trees, mow grass, and sweep outdoor areas
• Relocate plants and trees, remove garden refuse, and assist with care and pest control of the cycad collection
• Clean paved surfaces using high- pressure equipment
• Keep signage, benches, bins, storerooms, and public spaces neat and presentable
• Care for gardening tools and equipment; detect and report malfunctioning tools or maintenance issues such as leaks or broken lights
• Assist with moving and setting up exhibition materials, showcases, furniture, and display cases

🎓 Requirements

• Grade 8 certificate / ABET level 4 or NQF leve1 – 3 with no experience
• The following will be an added advantage: experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or general assistant duties & exposure in the field
• Must be able to read and write
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated