Service Worker Gardening General Worker (post level 1718) Facilities Management (Job ID 6362)

Bloemfontein - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 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: 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:

Operations

o General maintenance and cleaning of gardens and terrain within working hours.
o Maintain and perform inspections on equipment.
o Abide to daily program/ schedule.
o Follow ad hoc instructions given by line management.
o Follow procedures and protocol.
o Assist with refuse maintenance.

Internal Reporting
o Reporting to line manager supervisor/driver/team leader.
o Feedback and communication with the line manager.

Quality Assurance
o Ensure all grounds/terrain are maintained within accordance with standard procedures and
specifications.
o Ensure cleaning of equipment and workspace.
o Ensure safe working procedure.
o Comply with PPE clothing.
o Comply with health and safety standards.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof).
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

Key Competencies Required:

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.

Required Documents

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 ...