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General Worker

The organisation requires the services of a Fixed Term General Worker within the Socio Economic Transformation Department, stationed at the Nursery in Marakele National Park. Preference will be given to the local community.

Location

Marakele National Park

Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate (Matric) or equivalent.
  • 1 to 2 years or more practical experience in garden maintenance, landscaping or nursery work.
  • Ability to work outdoors under changing weather conditions and perform physical labour for extended periods.
  • Understanding of plant care, watering, pruning and indigenous versus alien plant species removal.
  • Knowledge of tool handling, maintenance and safe operation of garden machinery.
  • Self-motivated, responsible, disciplined and able to manage time effectively.
  • Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

  • Planting trees, vegetables, indigenous plants and herbs according to design layouts.
  • Watering plants, shrubs and lawns manually using hosepipes, watering cans, or monitoring automated irrigation systems.
  • Ensuring only indigenous plants are planted in the nursery area and actively removing invasive alien species.
  • Potting, transplanting, labelling and arranging plants.
  • Maintaining nursery shade nets, benches and watering lines.
  • Assisting with stock and inventory management of nursery tools and plants.
  • Preparing plants for camp landscaping or conservation projects.
  • Cleaning, storing and maintaining tools such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws.
  • Reporting infrastructure faults to supervisors.
  • Assisting with waste management and recycling.
  • Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices at all times.
  • Performing ad hoc duties assigned by the Line Manager or Supervisor.

Please Note

  • Preference will be given to the local community.
  • SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.
  • SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.
  • Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.
  • The remuneration package includes a basic salary based on a Paterson A3 job grade.

Salary

R10,624.76 – R14,216.72 per month

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Candidates who meet the requirements should submit:

  • Detailed CV
  • Certified qualifications
  • Certified copy of ID

Applications must be emailed with the subject line:

“General Worker – Socio Economic Transformation”

Attention: Colisile Nkosi
Marakele National Park
P.O. Box 800
Thabazimbi
0380
Tel: 014 777 6929
Email: [email protected]

Closing Date

23 November 2026