Gauteng.gov.za Vacancies: Property Caretaker

  • Joub Anisa
  • Dec 07, 2021

Are you looking for a vacancy with no experience and minimum education requirement? Today we have a new opportunity for you. The Gauteng Department of Health is currently seeking a Property Caretaker. In this job you will be responsible for maintaining the property and gardens. 

If you are interested to learn more, please keep reading, we have all the important information for you!

Gauteng.gov.za Vacancies: Property Caretaker
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Programme Description

Position: Property Caretaker

Recruiter: Department of Health

Location: Centre: Lenasia South District Hospital (Sub District G)

Reference Number: refs/012622

Salary: R 104 073 per annum (Plus benefits)

Type: Permanent

Duties

The Property Caretaker position will come with several duties. First you will need to maintain the garden and landscape, including: 

  • Maintaining premises and the surrounding area
  • Maintaining the gardens by pruning the flowers and trees 
  • Cultivating the soil for trees and flowers 
  • Removing weeds and clearing gardens
  • Watering the garden
  • Conducting fumigation and cutting the lawn 

Secondly, you will also have cleaning duties, such as: 

  • Cleaning the premises and the surrounding areas
  • Emptying dirty bins 
  • Sweeping the walkways and driveways 

Last but not least, you will need to manage all of the tools that you will use, including: 

  • Maintain safety awareness with use of all equipment on all tasks. 
  • Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools. 
  • Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools.

Eligibility and Requirements 

If you wish to apply for this Property Caretaker vacancy, you will need to fulfil the following requirement: 

  • Grade 10 or above level 4 or equivalent
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read and write

Aside from that, this job will require much physical work in clearing or garden maintenance, so having good physical health is a must. 

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Application

Are you interested in applying for this Property Caretaker vacancy? You will need to prepare a few documents, please check the complete list below: 

  • First, you will need the fully completed and signed New Z83 form, this form can be obtained from any public government facility  
  • You will need to submit a recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the form 
  • You also need certified copies of all qualifications
  • As well as a copy of your identification documents and the smart ID card copy must show both sides. 

Please note these important information: 

  • Certification should not be more than 6 months old. 

After you have all the necessary documents and form, you should email your application to the following email address: 

JhbHealth.DistrictJobApplications@gauteng.gov.za

Please ensure that the reference number is quoted correctly. 

If you are one of the selected candidates for this Property Caretaker position, you will need to undergo a security clearance check for criminal records. Your educational qualification will also be verified, and you will need a medical screening.  

Enquiries/Contact

If you have any questions or need more information regarding the Property Caretaker vacancy or the Department of Health, do not hesitate to send your enquiries through this contact person: 

Ms. S Cassim Tel: 011 213 9645

Closing Date

Finally, the closing date for this application is December 8, 2021. Please make sure to submit your application before then! 

Due to the limited resources available and numerous applicants, only the shortlisted or selected applicants will be acknowledged. If you do not receive any news or information regarding your job application within 3 months, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

We wish you luck with your application!