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Operating Division: Transnet Engineering
Position Title: General Worker: Gardening & Cleaning
Cleaning the TE premises by sweeping the roads, washing any dirt, collecting
rubble and litter, cutting the grass and controlling any vegetation that is
growing within the premises.
Ensure proper maintenance of the plant premises and ensure all external
areas are sound, safe, and tidy aesthetically pleasing and they present a safe
environment. This position will also take care of the flower beds and lawn,
ensuring that they are watered and kept in a good looking condition.
The General Worker can be assigned any other work around the plant that is
safe to perform and within his/her capabilities
Position outputs:
Road and Yard Cleaning, washing of pavements when required, collection of
litter around the premises, grass cutting and vegetation control.
Watering of flower beds and lawn ensuring that they are free of weed and well
taken care of.
Follow instructions from the Facilities Supervisor to rotate efficiently between
the assigned areas where cleaning has to be done.
Avoid wastage of fuel and consumables. Come up with some savings
initiatives to control costs within areas of responsibility.
Do first line maintenance and repairs on the irrigation system and report faults
to the Facilities Supervisor. Work in cooperation with the Machinery Operators who must cut the grass
using the ride on mowers.
Conduct all duties in a safe manner and contribute to safety talks and help
promote a safety culture within the team.
Come up with some innovations and cost saving initiatives, e.g., on water
usage for irrigation and fuel saving for the machines.
Always wear the correct protective clothing when performing your duties.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Facilities
Supervisors and Machinery Operators and communicate
well to understand any challenges related to your expected deliverables.
Control leave days and always arrange leave with your Supervisor prior to
taking it.
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Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum Requirements
Must be able to read and write
No Experience required
Gardening Services experience is an added advantage
Preference will be given to;
Applications from Fixed term contractors of Gardening and Cleaning Service
Providers that are working/worked for Transnet
Engineering in the locations listed below in the advert, subject to Transnet
Engineering receiving a job application within the prescribed deadline, meeting
the full minimum requirements of the positions, successfully completing the
recruitment and selection processes including required background checks)
Applications from the communities that are in the vicinity of Transnet
Pyramid South; Ermelo; Polokwane; Tzaneen;
Witbank, Belfast; Middleburg; Komartipoort;
Lydenburg; Nelspruit; Phalaborwa; Mussina;
Blue Train; Capital Park and Koedoespoort
NB: In line with the Transnet relocation policy, NO RELOCATION/
ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED
Competencies:
Skills, Knowledge and Attitude
Safety Mindset
Disciplined
Performance and Delivery driven.
Relationship Management (Interpersonal Skills)
Position will be filled for :
Pyramid South; Ermelo; Polokwane; Tzaneen;
Witbank, Belfast; Middleburg; Komartipoort;
Lydenburg; Nelspruit; Phalaborwa; Mussina;
Blue Train; Capital Park and Koedoespoort
