Transnet is hiring-Horticulturis

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
• Must be in possession of a National Diploma in Horticulture.
• Must be registered as a Pest Controller.

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.

How to apply

Apply here online