Requirements :

• Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required. Basic knowledge of the legislative framework and processes related to gardening and pest control. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Ability to organize and plan. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Must be self-motivated. Ability to handle tasks of multidisciplinary nature. Knowledge of Labour Relations processes. You must be prepared to work shifts which include fixed, after-hours, weekends and public holidays. Knowledge of the Batho Pele Principles. Must be able to work with garden machines. Knowledge/experience in gardening and pest control will be an advantage. Previous EPWP experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Picking up litter (papers, cigarette stumps and other objects) daily. Maintain the gardens by watering the garden, prune and trim flowers and trees, mow the grass, cultivate the soil for trees and flowers. Remove weeds in flower beds and on pavement. Apply insecticides to weeds. Remove weeds, dry leaves from storm water drains and gutters. Creation of garden landscaping to beautify the environment. Contain and dispose of garden waste (rubble) to area of collection (Pick up bins at Gardening Department) daily. Keep and maintain garden material and equipment. Report on broken garden equipment. Clean garden machines and equipment after use. Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings or wood and over marshlands, ditches, catch-basins at all Wards and departments. Set traps and place poisonous paste or bait in sewers, burrows and ditches. Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall and roof porosity and access to infested locations. Record work activities performed. Clean work site after completion of job by removing dead rodents. Remove all dead pets around the institution. Ensure to follow the fumigation roster. Comply with the rotation roster. Adhere to all legal instructions given to you written or verbally by a senior staff member. Adhere to timelines. Attend meetings and training as approved by the supervisor. Carrying out any lawful and reasonable instruction as instructed by the supervisors. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Comply with the rotation roster. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment). Management of personnel performance and review thereof in the sub-division.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications, please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA / SANC) and proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and proof of current registration certificate/card with a professional body will be disqualified. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they do not have such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. NB: Where Driver’s licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from the HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, and reference checks) will be conducted as part of the Recruitment process. Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Please note: Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Employer : Department of Health
Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital
Closing Date : 20-05-2026