GARDENER: (FIXED TERM CONTRACT - TWICE ON A MONTHLY BASIS)
The Agricultural Research Council
2026/02/13   Cedara

Job Ref #: ARC-NRE74
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
The ARC-Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE) seeks to appoint highly experienced and dynamic persons to the following positions based in Cedara, KwaZulu Natal:
Job Description
  • Plant Care & Maintenance: Planting, watering, pruning, gutter cleaning, weeding, and mulching to promote healthy plant growth.
  • Landscaping & Lawn Care: Mowing, edging, seeding, sodding, and maintaining lawns and green spaces.
  • Plant Health Management: Identifying and treating weeds, pests, and diseases, often using fertilizers and pesticides.
  • Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Using, cleaning, and maintaining tools and machinery.
  • Site Upkeep: Keeping walkways and gardens clean, including leaf removal and litter collection.
  • Storeroom maintenance: cleaning/organising the storeroom as required.
  • Weather station maintenance: keeping the weather station site clear.
Job Requirements
  • 1 to 2 years’ experience in a wide range of gardening work
  • Experience in Occupational Health & Safety will be an added advantage.
  • Communication and planning skills.

ENQUIRIES: Dr. Alanna Rebelo Tel: 033 355 9368

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 FEBRUARY 2026

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments). 

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.