Appointment requirements
An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Horticulture or any other study field related to the position
At least two years' relevant working experience in urban forestry, arboriculture and horticulture
Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
A valid Code B driving licence
Physical fitness and health
Computer literacy
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime when required
Primary functions
Create, develop and manage sustainable urban forestry to ensure the environmental well-being of Tshwane using afforestation (tree planting) on road reserves throughout Tshwane
Conduct proactive and reactive maintenance of all trees within Region 2
Develop and manage an Integrated Development Plan for urban forestry
Provide disaster management services relating to trees
Create, develop and manage an information technology system for urban forestry as a whole
Perform general management of the Urban Forestry Unit (planning, organising, leading and coordination) for Region 2
Create, develop and manage afforestation (tree planting), watering and feeding programmes on road reserves at the Urban Forestry Unit for Region 2
Perform the administration of the Urban Forestry Unit for Region 2