Faircape Life operates 6 high-end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. Locations of these estates are in Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West and Onrus.

We are seeking a Groundsman for our facility Bridgewater Manor in Somerset West. 

The Groundsman is responsible for maintaining the gardens and grounds of the village and ensuring an acceptable appearance of trees, shrubs, flowers, beds and lawns, and to keep the grounds free from refuse, weeds, harmful insects and plant diseases.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Garden Maintenance:

Pruning of trees and overgrown shrubsReinstate plant beds and garden redevelopmentTurning over of plant bedsCutting of grass and trimmingWeeding Hand/additional watering when required

Tools & Machinery:

Inspecting tools before and after use (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brush-cutters)Cleaning all tools at the end of each days useOil and sharpen blades of all cutting equipment

Refuse:

Collecting of household refuse Sorting recyclable waste from general wasteCleaning and sanitising refuse binsLoading of garden-waste for disposal

Housekeeping/General:

Clean workshop/canteenClean around Body Corporate Reception, externallyOpen external dining area and courtyard umbrellas, weather permittingClean grounds around security kioskInspect perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per weekSpray perimeter fence for weeds / vegetation, once per month

General Maintenance:

Sweep synthetic turf in courtyardsSweep paved surfaces in courtyardsSweep paved area around HealthcareCollect leaves in courtyards

Qualifications

Matric advantageous

Experience and knowledge

1 year’s relevant experience in a similar roleKnowledge of plants and gardening techniquesKnowledge of horticultural machinery and toolsKnowledge of irrigation systemsKnowledge of plants and gardening techniquesAbility to perform basic grounds maintenance tasksAbility to lift and manipulate heavy objectsUnderstanding of health & safety rules

 Skills and Attributes:

Takes initiativeProfessional appearanceGood interpersonal skillsReliableHardworkingDrivenPunctualTeam playerAttention to details

Specific Requirements:

Clear health recordClear criminal recordClear credit recordContactable references 

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. 

Salary from R5,500 Cost to Company per month. Salaries are dependant on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes. 

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Your application will only be considered should you complete the following:

1)The one way online interview - the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.

2)Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered.