KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance of a section of the Botanical Garden:
Trimming, pruning and removal of excess growth, vegetation and fallen trees.
Weeding of invasive and exotic species.
Regular watering of the section.
Fertilisation of flower beds and lawn areas.
Monitoring trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants for pests and diseases.
Mulching of flower beds
Planting of new plants and replacement of dead plants
Repair path- and walk-ways.
General tasks and activities in the Garden:
Manage
ment Weeding of invasive and exotic species from the "Koppie" section.
Cleaning of water features and dams.
Rubble removal from bins.
Cleaning of the braai area.
Inspecting the security fence.
Cleaning and maintenance of garden furniture, equipment, tools and stores.
Moving of Botanical Garden gallery tables and chairs to and from the stores.
Assist with environmental education talks to visiting schools.
Opening and the closing of the Botanical Garden gates in the morning and afternoon.
Collection of practical material from the garden.
Preparation of practical material.
Delivery and collection of practical material to the laboratories.
Cleaning and removal of rubble from the Ecology / Botany greenhouses and Open Tops facility.
Occupational Health and Safety:
Maintenance of safety at the workplace.
Ad hoc tasks:
Assist with ad hoc tasks for the School of Biological Sciences.
Minimum requirements
Grade 10 - 12 (NQF Level 2 - 4).
ADDED ADVANTAGES/ RECOMMENDATIONS:
A minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance of botanical gardens.
A minimum of 1 year experience in general tasks and activities in gardens.
A minimum of 1 year experience in occupational health and safety.