SDTM1335-6-2026 ASSISTANT HORTICULTURIST
Date: 8 May 2026
Location: Silverton Parks Depot, Silverton Parks Depot, ZA, Silverton
Company: City of Tshwane
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DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION |
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Division: Regional Operations: Region 6 |
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Section: Community Services |
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Location: Silverton Parks Depot |
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Reference number |
SDTM1335-6-2026 |
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Position |
ASSISTANT 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 |
T7 |
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Scale |
R263 736,00 – R366 300,00 per annum |
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Estimated remuneration package |
R367 621,00 – R498 166,00 per annum |
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Job purpose |
To perform horticultural development and maintenance of natural resources and facilities and to manage personnel and equipment optimally to improve the quality of the environment |
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Appointment requirements |
Grade 12 A relevant qualification in horticulture will be an added advantage At least six months’ relevant experience in a horticultural environment A valid Code C1/EC1 driving licence with a valid PrDP Physical fitness and health 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 |
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Personal attributes and/or competencies |
Must be self-driven and have initiative; good communication skills to manage personnel in a specific section; good driving behaviour; cognitive ability to work under pressure; ability to work in a group |
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Primary functions |
Assist with horticultural development and maintenance of traffic islands, boulevards, cemeteries, sport facility and resorts Effectively assist in the management of the team Assist in the provision and maintenance of decorative parks and play parks Carry out horticultural pest control Assist the horticulturist with planning and upgrading parks Assist the depot in adhering to policies and occupational health and safety regulations Install irrigation in parks |
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SAP |
S70029298* |
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New/natural attrition |
New |
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Enquiries |
R Stone (012 358 3096), S Hekman (012 358 0736) or P Mahlangu (012 358 3419) |
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