• Reference Number : refs/056222
• Directorate : Horticulture
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 201 093.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Mr. JM Malatjie Tel No: 012 319 9585

Requirements :

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate). Basic computer literacy will be an added advantage. Minimum of three (3) years' gardening experience. Knowledge of horticultural practices, standards, and relevant legislative frameworks. Basic understanding of the Batho Pele Principles, Patients' Rights Charter, Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Core Standards, and Infection Prevention and Control principles. Knowledge of labour relations processes. Good planning, organizational, administrative and record-keeping skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, management and other stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to take initiative, work under pressure and meet deadlines. Physically fit and able to conduct regular inspections by walking through hospital wards, departments and other designated areas.

Duties :

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of horticulture staff to ensure the effective delivery of horticultural services throughout the hospital. Monitor daily staff attendance, conduct roll calls and allocate duties according to operational requirements. Conduct regular inspections of wards, courtyards, walkways, flowerbeds and other designated areas to ensure compliance with gardening standards. Perform routine walkabouts and complete inspection checklists to monitor service delivery and address deficiencies promptly. Ensure the proper use, safekeeping and maintenance of gardening equipment, consumables, fuel and lubricants. Promote compliance with departmental policies, standard operating procedures, Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Infection Prevention and Control measures. Ensure all horticulture personnel are correctly attired in the prescribed personal protective equipment and maintain acceptable standards of professional conduct. Maintain and update weekly checklist and provide support during operational emergencies where required. Manage leave administration and submit relevant documentation and reports to Human Resources within prescribed timeframes. Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly operational reports to the manager. Facilitate staff meetings, identify training needs and ensure staff attendance at approved training programmes. Apply Batho Pele Principles and uphold professional ethics in all interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues. Address performance concerns, implement corrective measures where appropriate, and participate in labour relations processes when required. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), including performance contracting, reviews and final assessments. Perform any other lawful and reasonable duties delegated by management in support of the horticulture services function.

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, all race groups and genders are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Weskoppies Hospital

Closing Date : 26-08-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.