General Worker

• The organisation requires the services of a Fixed Term General Worker within the Socio Economic Transformation Department, stationed at the Nursery in Marakele National Park. Preference will be given to the local community.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (Matric) or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years or more practical experience in garden maintenance, landscaping or nursery work.
• Ability to work outdoors under changing weather conditions and perform physical labour for extended periods.
• Understanding of plant care, watering, pruning and indigenous versus alien plant species removal.
• Knowledge of tool handling, maintenance and safe operation of garden machinery.
• Self-motivated, responsible, disciplined and able to manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Planting trees, vegetables, indigenous plants and herbs according to design layouts.
• Watering plants, shrubs and lawns manually using hosepipes, watering cans, or monitoring automated irrigation systems.
• Ensuring only indigenous plants are planted in the nursery area and actively removing invasive alien species.
• Potting, transplanting, labelling and arranging plants.
• Maintaining nursery shade nets, benches and watering lines.
• Assisting with stock and inventory management of nursery tools and plants.
• Preparing plants for camp landscaping or conservation projects.
• Cleaning, storing and maintaining tools such as mowers, brush cutters and chainsaws.
• Reporting infrastructure faults to supervisors.
• Assisting with waste management and recycling.
• Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices at all times.
• Performing ad hoc duties assigned by the Line Manager or Supervisor.

Please Note

• Preference will be given to the local community.
• SANParks is an equal opportunity employer.
• SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.
• The remuneration package includes a basic salary based on a Paterson A3 job grade.

Salary

• R10,624.76 – R14,216.72 per month

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Candidates who meet the requirements should submit:

• Detailed CV
• Certified qualifications
• Certified copy of ID

Applications must be emailed with the subject line:

• “General Worker – Socio Economic Transformation”
• Attention: Colisile Nkosi
• Email: MarakeleVacancies@sanparks.org

Closing Date

• 23 November 2026