The uMsunduzi Museum invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following.
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: GA/2024 uMsunduzi Museum
Salary: R120 168.72 Per annum
Benefits: Salary, 13th cheque, pension, medical aid, housing allowance/subsidy, funeral cover, UIF
Closing date: 13 December 2024 at 16:00
Essential Requirements: The ideal candidate must be between the ages of 18 – 35 and possess the following: Minimum Grade 10, minimum 2 years gardening experience proven by a reference letter from traceable reference/ s, fluency in IsiZulu and English, a valid driver’s licence (driving competency will be tested).
Recommendation: Landscaping design experience will be an added advantage
Duties: General Garden and grounds maintenance which includes: Keeping the museum grounds clean and safe from hazardous obstacles at all times, cutting and trimming trees, pruning shrubs, fertilizing and mowing lawns, weeding gardens and keeping walkways clear of debris and litter, disposal of garden and general refuse, safe use of gardening equipment and machinery e.g. mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers including maintenance of such, assisting with movement of assets, assist in setting up of venues for Museum events and cleaning up afterwards, assisting with general maintenance of museum buildings i.e. cleaning of gutters, downpipes, replacement of fitting light bulbs, painting etc.
Abilities and skills required: Ability to use different gardening equipment (mowing, trimming and pruning equipment), ability to lift heavy objects, good inter-personal skills and ability to work as part of a team, flexibility and knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers.
Closing date: 13 December 2024 at 16:00
How To Apply
Applications: Should be forwarded to: The Director, uMsunduzi Museum, 351 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, quoting the relevant reference number for the post applied for. Applications can be hand delivered at the Museum Reception or emailed to [email protected] before the closing date.
All application must be accompanied by detailed CVs with three traceable referees and copies of all qualifications, driver’s license and ID copy. Failure to comply with the aforementioned instructions will result in your application being disqualified.
Should you not be contacted within 4 weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
The Museum is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Museum.
The Museum reserves the right not to make an appointment.