General Assistant II (P14) (Gardens & Grounds & Sports Fields) (Facilities Management: Campuses) (X2 POSTS) (Re-advert)
Advert reference: uj_002113
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 10 October 2025
Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: EE
Introduction:
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a dynamic and cosmopolitan institution that is guided by its audacious UJ Strategy 2035.
This strategy places an emphasis on societal impact and sustainability, global footprint and partnerships, and technology for the future.
“To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge,” is the mission statement of the University of Justice, which is dedicated to bringing about transformative change.
“An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future” is the vision that serves as the guiding principle for the University through its mission and vision statements.
Description of the job:
“Please take note that the University is required, in accordance with the most recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offenses and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to check the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) against the names of all prospective employees, including applicants.
There is a possibility that the results of such an evaluation will have an effect on the possibility of employment with the University.
Should you require any further information, kindly refer to the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO
Workers in the field of gardening and sports are considered to be General Assistant IIs within the campus domain.
Within the garden and grounds, the General Assistant II of Sports Fields will be responsible for the conservation of the grounds, as well as the reshaping of parking lots, tennis courts, workout tracking, and water fountains on the UJ Campus.
Assisting with pest control, irrigation, and equipment maintenance, as well as ensuring that repairs are made.
Attend to a wide range of routine grounds maintenance responsibilities and provide assistance to the team coordinator.
Duties and obligations:
Gardens and grounds, as well as sports fields, are included.
Maintenance of Lawns in Gardens and Grounds
In order to prepare and fertilize the soil, you should mow the lawns, fields, and other grounds.
Lawns should be planted, cultivated, and maintained.
able to operate hand and power tools, as well as push or riding power lawnmowers, sprayers, backpack leaf blowers, and other similar equipment.
In the areas that have been assigned, rake the leaves and remove any trash or debris.
Performs sweeps of the grounds, entryways, and walkways.
Performs necessary adjustments and repairs of a minor nature.
Shrubs should be pruned in order to preserve the desired limb structure.
branches that are diseased, dead, or broken are removed with the help of hand saws and pruners.
Performs duties such as clearing the grounds of debris and litter and emptying trash cans on an as-needed basis.
Ground features such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other ground features should be maintained in an appropriate manner.
Lawns, turf, and gardens can be planned for or cultivated.
Performs maintenance on established lawns by performing tasks such as mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls, and so on.
The Maintenance of Plants in Gardens and Grounds
In addition to weeding, raking, and watering the grounds, prune and trim the trees, hedges, and shrubs.
Specialty gardens are also designed, planted, and watered.
Ensures the health of the plants and shrubs in the garden nursery by performing tasks such as watering, pruning, and fertilizing.
When it comes to controlling fire ants throughout the garden, insecticides are applied.
Watering cans, portable sprinkler systems, and hoses are all effective methods for watering plants, trees, and lawns.
Lawns, trees, and plants should all be irrigated.
Safety measures for tools and equipment
In order to maintain the equipment in a safe and functional state, routine adjustments and minor repairs are performed.
In accordance with the tasks assigned, provides assistance in the preparation, setting up, and marking of sporting grounds and other facilities.
Your responsibilities will include assisting with the installation and repair of sprinkler heads, irrigation lines, and ground equipment.
Ensures that outdoor storage areas are clean.
The individual is responsible for the upkeep and repair of a wide range of garden tools and equipment, including but not limited to seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning, shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, rakes, and mowers.
Performs operations on ground maintenance machinery.
The landscaping of the land
The process of determining where to lay, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage is carried out in accordance with planned landscaping designs.
Whether you’re inside or outside, decorate it.
Increase the appearance of the landscape by planting vegetation.
It is important to provide clients with information regarding landscaping services.
For the purpose of forming garden borders, construct, shape, mix, and pour cement.
Concerning Health and SafetyTools, equipment, and materials are being transported and physically handled.
In addition to removing waste, cleaning the workplace, the workshop, and the equipment is also included.
selecting, utilizing, and maintaining fundamental hand tools and materials in a way that is safe.
ensuring that the workplace adheres to fundamental health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations.
Upholding a high standard of housekeeping.
putting on protective gear and clothing in accordance with the instructions.
Law of UJUJ policy and guidelines must be adhered to by the employee at all times.
Put the UJ Values into practice.
Requirements :
Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent qualification
A minimum of three years of experience in the relevant field of gardening and grounds maintenance, landscaping, and the preparation of sports fields is required.
Competencies and Characteristics of Behaviour Include:
Possession of the ability to lift and carry heavy load
Capability in verbal communication as well as
Care for the customer
The ability to think creatively
Capabilities in the management of conflicts
Advice and suggestions:
An active driver’s license with the Code 8
Working in an environment that is associated with higher education or large institutions (such as schools, stadiums, or public facilities) will be beneficial.
Inquiries are,
Shahistha Osman can be reached at the following number: (011) 559 3666 for employment-related questions.
For information on compensation and benefits, please contact Shahistha Osman, who is a business partner at HCM, at the following number: (011) 559 3666.