University of Johannesburg UJ: General Assistants 2025
Additional Information
- Advert Reference: uj_001967
- Location: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg
- Position Level: Skilled
- Category: Education and Training
- Industry: Education & Training
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Remuneration: Market related
- Employment Equity (EE) Position: Yes
- Application Deadline: 6 June 2025
Background & Job Description
The University of Johannesburg (UJ), a leading South African institution driven by innovation and academic excellence, is offering a career opportunity for a General Assistant II (P14) within the Facilities Management: Garden & Grounds & Sports Fields division. UJ is committed to sustainable development, global partnerships, and a strong societal impact, as guided by its bold Strategy 2035.
This permanent position focuses on maintaining the visual and functional appeal of the campus grounds, gardens, sports fields (including cricket pitches), and associated facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for routine outdoor maintenance, landscaping, lawn care, irrigation, pest control, and assisting in sporting ground preparations.
Tasks
Garden & Grounds – Lawn Care & Sports Field Maintenance:
- Mowing lawns and fields
- Preparing and fertilizing soil for planting
- Operating mowers, sprayers, blowers, and other tools
- Raking leaves, sweeping walkways, and removing debris
- Pruning shrubs and removing dead branches
- General trash and litter removal
- Maintaining parking lots, fountains, and planters
- Preparing cricket pitches and turf for sporting events
Garden & Grounds – Plant Maintenance:
- Pruning, trimming, watering trees, shrubs, and hedges
- Designing and maintaining specialty gardens
- Maintaining nursery plants and applying fertilizers
- Applying insecticides and managing fire ant control
- Operating irrigation systems and watering tools
Tools and Equipment Safety:
- Conducting routine equipment maintenance
- Assisting in sporting ground setups
- Repairing irrigation systems and garden tools
- Cleaning outdoor storage and maintaining landscaping equipment
Landscaping Duties:
- Implementing landscaping plans
- Decorating outdoor spaces with greenery
- Mixing and pouring cement for garden borders
- Providing information about landscaping services
Health and Safety Compliance:
- Handling tools and materials safely
- Cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment
- Following safety procedures and wearing PPE
- Upholding environmental safety standards
UJ Policy Compliance:
- Adhering to institutional guidelines
- Demonstrating UJ core values in everyday duties
Qualifications
- Minimum Educational Requirement: Grade 12 (NQF 4)
- Recommended: Valid Code 8 driver’s license
Experience
- Minimum: 3 years of hands-on experience in garden and grounds maintenance
- Proven understanding of techniques and processes involved in maintaining sports fields and cricket pitches
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
- Experience using power tools, gardening equipment, and irrigation systems
Brief Company Contact Details
- Institution: University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
- Website: www.uj.ac.za
- Applications Close: 6 June 2025
- Application Status: Online (Ref: uj_001967)
