JOB PURPOSE

To maintain the landscape, gardens, and outdoor areas of ZAMCOM by ensuring a clean, aesthetically pleasing, and functional environment, it involves planting, pruning, watering, weeding, and general upkeep of green spaces

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly mow lawns, trim hedges, and water plants to maintain healthy greenery.
• Prunes trees and shrubs to encourage proper growth and appearance.
• Prepares soil and plant flowers, grass, trees, and other vegetation as needed.
• Maintains garden beds by removing weeds, mulching, and applying fertilizers.
• Ensures outdoor areas remain clean by collecting and disposing of garden waste properly.
• Keeps pathways, driveways, and outdoor spaces free from debris.
• Maintains gardening tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Reports any damaged or malfunctioning tools to the line manager.
• Identifies and treats plants affected by pests or diseases using safe and appropriate methods.
• Implements preventive measures to keep gardens free from infestations.
• Follows safety procedures when handling gardening chemicals and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with environmental and health regulations in gardening activities.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate in Landscaping is an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of plant care techniques, irrigation systems, and pest control.
• Must hold experience using gardening tools and machinery such as lawnmowers and trimmers
• Must have the ability to perform manual labour, including lifting, bending, and extended periods of outdoor work
• Must have the ability to Identify and address garden-related challenges, such as pest infestations or plant diseases
• Must have an understanding of soil management, and landscaping principles.

• Regularly mow lawns, trim hedges, and water plants to maintain healthy greenery.
• Prunes trees and shrubs to encourage proper growth and appearance.
• Prepares soil and plant flowers, grass, trees, and other vegetation as needed.
• Maintains garden beds by removing weeds, mulching, and applying fertilizers.
• Ensures outdoor areas remain clean by collecting and disposing of garden waste properly.
• Keeps pathways, driveways, and outdoor spaces free from debris.
• Maintains gardening tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Reports any damaged or malfunctioning tools to the line manager.
• Identifies and treats plants affected by pests or diseases using safe and appropriate methods.
• Implements preventive measures to keep gardens free from infestations.
• Follows safety procedures when handling gardening chemicals and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with environmental and health regulations in gardening activities.

• Knowledge of plant care techniques, irrigation systems, and pest control.
• Must hold experience using gardening tools and machinery such as lawnmowers and trimmers
• Must have the ability to perform manual labour, including lifting, bending, and extended periods of outdoor work
• Must have the ability to Identify and address garden-related challenges, such as pest infestations or plant diseases
• Must have an understanding of soil management, and landscaping principles.

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate in Landscaping is an added advantage