SDTM1398-3-2026 HORTICULTURIST
Date: 28 Aug 2026
Location: Proclamation Hill, Proclamation Hill, ZA, Proclamati
Company: City of Tshwane
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DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION |
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Division: Regional Operations (Region 3) |
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Section: Community Services |
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Subsection: Parks, Horticulture and Cemetery Services |
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Location: Proclamation Hill |
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Reference number |
SDTM1398-3-2026 |
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Position |
HORTICULTURIST |
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To be advertised |
Internal |
External |
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This position seeks to attract |
African female |
African male |
Coloured female |
Coloured male |
Indian female |
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Indian male |
White female |
White male |
Person with disability |
All categories |
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Job level |
T11 |
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Scale |
R434 688,00 – R603 720,00 per annum |
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Estimated remuneration package |
R585 211,00 – R800 357,00 per annum |
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Job purpose |
To provide horticultural development and maintenance services of natural resources and facilities, and to optimally manage personnel and equipment to improve the quality of the environment |
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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 two years relevant working experience in horticultural maintenance of parks and sport facilities Supervisory experience will be an added advantage A valid Code 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 |
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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 |
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Primary functions |
Provide and maintain decorative parks and play parks Provide horticultural development and maintenance services for traffic islands, urban malls, boulevards, squares, sport facilities, cemeteries, crematoria and resorts Provide horticultural development and maintenance services for municipal facilities (crèches, old-age homes, hostels, fire stations, etc), road reserves and undeveloped open spaces Effectively manage the section, including all personnel, equipment, infrastructure and the budget Provide horticultural pest control Conduct all administration related to the post |
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SAP |
S70023991 |
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New/natural attrition |
Natural attrition |
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Enquiries |
C Swartz (012 358 0360) or S Machaba (012 358 6192) |
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