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Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail
Position Title : Horticulturist
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : Infra Engineeri
Location : Kimberley
Reporting To : Technical Support Manager
Grade Level : G
Reference Number : 50015934
Position Purpose:
To manage the environment within Transnet Freight Rail network property to acceptable, environmental friendly standards, using cost effective, vegetative related solutions and environmental practices.
Position outputs:
• Managed environment in Transnet Freight Rail network property, to conformity to the environmental and legal aspects
• Short term planned work schedules
• Vegetative stabilisation and rehabilitation
• Management of resources according to agreed Infrastructure standards
• Managed and control of the vegetative contracts
Qualifications & Experience:
• Be in possession of a (Code B) driver’s licence and be competent and prepared to drive such a vehicle.
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• Must be in possession of a National Diploma in Horticulture.
• Must be registered as a Pest Controller.
• Physical fit
Competencies:
KNOWLEDGE
• Vegetative control practice
• Benchmarking
• Contract management procedures.
• Act 85/1993
• Chemical processes
• Capacity planning
• Environmental principles and standards
• Horticultural practices and principles.
SKILLS
• Machine operating
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Computer
• Planning
• Report writing
• Contract management
• Team orientated working
• Management skills
ATTITUDES
• Quality awareness
• Self driven
• Customer orientation
• Technology minded
• Safety orientation
• Pro-active
• Integrity
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Environmental awareness
• Environmental conscious.
CAPABILITIES
• Physically fitness
“NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”
“NB: No emailed applications will be accepted”
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