Groundsman

About this role

Faircape Life runs six retirement and lifestyle villages across the Western Cape. This Groundsman job is based at Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs. You will help keep the gardens, flowerbeds, trees and lawns looking neat and welcoming for residents.

What you’ll do

• Prune trees and overgrown shrubs, and look after plant beds, including replanting and redevelopment work.
• Cut grass, trim edges, weed, turn over plant beds and water plants by hand when needed.
• Check your tools before and after use, clean them daily, and oil and sharpen cutting blades.
• Collect household refuse, separate recyclables from general waste, and clean and sanitise bins.
• Keep the workshop, canteen, grounds around the security kiosk and the area outside Body Corporate Reception clean.
• Set up courtyard umbrellas in the external dining area when the weather allows, and check the perimeter fence for weeds weekly and spray it monthly.
• Sweep paved areas and synthetic turf in courtyards, and clear leaves from courtyards.

What you need

• Matric (advantageous).
• One year of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of plants and gardening methods.
• Ability to do basic grounds maintenance and to lift and move heavy objects.
• Understanding of health and safety rules.
• Knowledge of horticultural machinery and tools (advantageous).
• Knowledge of irrigation systems (advantageous).
• A clear health record, criminal record and credit record.
• Two written references. These are compulsory.
• Good team skills, reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and takes pride in good-looking gardens. You should be reliable, hardworking and happy to work as part of a team in a calm, upmarket setting. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, with a 45-minute lunch break.

Tips before you apply

• Have your two written references ready before you apply, since applications without them will not be considered.
• List your garden and grounds work in detail on your CV, including the tools and machines you have used.
• Show your one year of experience with specific tasks, such as pruning, irrigation or weed control, and the dates you worked.