SDTM1398-3-2026 Horticulturist Job at City of Tshwane

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

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 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