Job Description

*NB! Preference will be given to White or Indians both males and females.
Hard copy applications may be submitted at University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Human Resources Department (Reception: Room S201).KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Operations:

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

• Internal Reporting

- Report to line manager - supervisor / driver / team leader.
- Provide feedback and communicate with line manager.

• Quality Assurance

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

• Inherent requirements:

Grade 10 on NQF Level 2.Recommendations:

• Operating Gardening equipment.
• Gardening services.
• Literate.

CompetenciesRequired competencies:

• Results Orientated:

- 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.Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
28 May 2024.Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 115 087.93 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 me at 051 401 2979 or email at JardinS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810/ 9813/ 9814/ 9848 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 Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf
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 or sent by fax or e-mail, 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.

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