General Worker at SanParks
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.
Location
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
Marakele National Park
P.O. Box 800
Thabazimbi
0380
Tel: 014 777 6929
Email: MarakeleVacancies@sanparks.org
Closing Date
23 November 2026
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