The University of Cape Town (UCT) is calling on unemployed individuals to apply for their Permanent General Worker and Gardener vacancies (Multiple Posts Available!). If you’re looking for a stable job with good pay, this is your chance! The closing date for applications is 26 March 2025.
📢 Job Title: General Workers & Gardeners
- Reference Number: E25309
- Salary Range: R202,856 – R338,651 per year
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: University of Cape Town (UCT)
✅ Job Purpose
As a General Worker or Gardener, you will work under the supervision of the Gardens Supervisor. Your role will involve landscape maintenance, gardening, and general outdoor upkeep at UCT. You will be responsible for tasks like:
- Mowing lawns, trimming plants, and maintaining flower beds
- Planting new trees and shrubs to enhance the campus environment
- Clearing litter and ensuring a clean, safe outdoor space
- Operating gardening equipment such as trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems
💡 Note: Different teams will be assigned different tasks at the same time, such as mowing, planting, or cleaning.
📌 Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
🔹 Education & Experience
- Minimum Grade 8 qualification
- At least 2 years of experience in gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance
- Experience with gardening tools such as trimmers, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, and irrigation systems
🔹 Technical Skills
- Ability to safely operate and maintain gardening equipment
- Basic knowledge of horticulture and plant care
- Experience in soil preparation, planting, and irrigation
🔹 Personal Qualities
- Physically fit and able to handle outdoor work
- Attention to detail to ensure high-quality landscaping and gardening
- Team player with a positive attitude
🌟 Advantageous (Not Required, But a Plus!)
Having any of the following will improve your chances of being selected:
✅ Formal horticulture, landscaping, or gardening qualification
✅ Knowledge of invasive plant species and heritage trees
✅ Experience with organic gardening and sustainable landscaping practices
📩 How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, send the following documents in a single PDF file to grounds&[email protected]
📌 Required Documents:
- ✅ UCT Application Form (Download here)
- ✅ Cover Letter explaining why you’re a good fit for the job
- ✅ Updated CV with relevant experience
📌 Important:
- Make sure you include the job title and reference number (E25309) in the email subject line.
- Applications missing any required documents will be disqualified.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
📞 Need More Info? Call: 021 685 7880 / 021 680 3986
📅 Application Deadline: 26 March 2025
🚀 Don’t miss this chance! Apply today and secure your future with UCT!