General Worker Sports Grounds (post level 1718)(2 positions) Facilities Management (Job ID 6361)

Bloemfontein - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

*NB! Preference will be given to White or Indian males and females.

How to apply:
Hard copy applications may be submitted at:
The University of the Free State Bloemfontein Campus George du Toit Building Human Resources Department 2nd Floor Reception Room S201.
OR
Online through the official UFS vacancy website: The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

Duties and responsibilities:

Clean designated/assigned areas.
Take stock of cleaning materials and request new materials as required.
Pick up and dispose of litter
Operate hand and power tools applicable to the trade such as a brush cutter snapper blower push mower precision cutter etc.
Perform irrigation maintenance when required.
Mark sporting areas as required.
Trim trees mow rake and trim lawns and/or athletic fields.
Assist in various maintenance activities as required.
Operate a motor vehicle/tractor when required to transport materials and equipment as
appropriate to the position.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Attend meetings with the team leader as scheduled
Lift move and manipulate heavy objects when required.
Apply/spray fertilizer and/or pesticides according to procedure/instructions.
Review and inspect equipment/supplies to ensure proper care in the use and maintenance thereof.
Read and follow safety procedures.
Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Inherent requirements:
Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof).
Code EB/B drivers license (attach a copy).
Experience relating to the duties and responsibilities set out above.

Recommendations:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience relating to the duties and responsibilities set out above.
Experience in operating gardening equipment and machinery.
Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.

Requirements

Required competencies:
Results-Oriented:
- The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to focus on details work towards perfection and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading:
- The ability to be cooperative with others display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed curriculum vitae.
A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
05 March 2026

Salary:
The annual remuneration package including benefits is R 122 167.47 per annum depending on the budget available for the position relevant work experience and qualifications.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email . Additionally kindly contact /2979 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Description*NB! Preference will be given to White or Indian males and females.How to apply:Hard copy applications may be submitted at: The University of the Free State Bloemfontein Campus George du Toit Building Human Resources Department 2nd Floor Reception Room S201. OR ...