Description:

QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GARDENERS REQUIRED

Gauteng Area / JHB & Pretoria

The Caretakers is recruiting skilled and properly trained Gardeners with proven commercial, estate or complex gardening experience.

IMPORTANT: This is not an entry-level or general-worker position. Applicants who do not meet every requirement below should not apply.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* South African citizenship is compulsory

* Must possess a valid South African smart ID card

* At least 3 years’ verifiable, on-site gardening experience

* Valid gardening, landscaping or horticultural training certificate

* Contactable references from previous employers

* Proven knowledge of lawn care, pruning, hedge trimming, planting, weeding and soil preparation

* Ability to identify common plants, weeds, pests and plant diseases

* Experience operating gardening machinery and equipment safely

* Ability to work independently and maintain professional standards

VERIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT

Shortlisted applicants will be required to:

* Present their original South African smart ID card for verification

* Produce original or independently verifiable training certificates

* Provide contact details for previous employers

* Complete a practical gardening assessment

* Pass employment-history and reference checks

Citizenship, qualifications and experience will be verified. No appointment will be made if any information or documentation cannot be confirmed.

WORKING HOURS AND SALARY

* 156 ordinary working hours per month

* Gross salary: R5,000 per month

* Effective ordinary rate: Approximately R32.05 per hour

* Overtime, Sunday work and public-holiday work will be paid according to applicable labour legislation

Please Send your resume/CV