SDTM1397-3-2026 SENIOR HORTICULTURIST

Date: 28 Aug 2026

Location: Proclamation Hill, Proclamation Hill, ZA, Proclamati

Company: City of Tshwane

DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION

Division: Regional Operations (Region 3)

Section: Community Services

Subsection: Parks, Horticulture and Cemetery Services

Location: Proclamation Hill

 

Reference number

SDTM1397-3-2026

 

Position

SENIOR HORTICULTURIST

 

To be advertised

Internal

External

 

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

 

Job level

T12

 

Scale

R486 840,00 – R676 164,00 per annum

 

 

Estimated

remuneration package

R651 590,00 – R892 565,00 per annum

 

Job purpose

To develop and manage natural resources and facilities in order to improve the quality of the environment

 

Appointment

requirements

An appropriate three-year tertiary career-related qualification (degree or national diploma) in Horticulture, Parks and Recreation Management or any other study field applicable to the position

At least three years’ relevant working experience in horticultural maintenance of parks and sport facilities

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B/EB driving licence

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

 

Personal attributes and/or competencies

Good interpersonal and communication skills; physical fitness; technical skills; leadership skills; analytical thinking skills; project management skills; organisational skills; good working knowledge of sport field maintenance, such as for bowling greens and cricket pitches

 

Primary functions

Provide a beautiful environment that will contribute to a healthy and safe lifestyle for residents and that will stimulate economic growth and ensure investment

Compile and manage operational and capital budgets

Ensure the delivery of a professional horticultural service

Manage personnel

Manage all administrative functions of the section or area

Deliver a service to satisfy the needs of the community

 

 

SAP

S70024300

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

 

Enquiries

C Swartz (012 358 0360) or S Machaba (012 358 6192)