About Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is a ministry of the South African government responsible for managing national infrastructure and government-owned land and buildings. Managing the state’s immovable asset portfolio, including the planning, acquisition, and disposal of land and buildings.

Minimum Requirements

1. A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NFQ Level 6) in Horticulture coupled with minimum of two years appropriate years of experience in the horticultural environment.
2. Must be in possession of a valid code B driver’s license.
3. The applicant must be computer literate, have good communication skills, written and verbal and be able to work under stressful conditions.
4. Must have knowledge of types and purposes of horticulture materials, Plant Fertilisation, Landscaping, Horticulture Practices, Procurement and tender regulations.
5. Must be conversant in OHASA regulations, Human resource management principles and Procurement principles, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Environmental Management Act, Agricultural Pests Acts.
6. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate, develop and implement horticultural plans and maintenance programs in collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Manage horticultural related maintenance activities at State properties.
• Manage and delegate work to a large component of staff in the Horticultural services unit.
• Supervision and administration of garden maintenance service contracts, including site inspections.
• Ensure staff complies with OHASA and other applicable legislation within the Horticultural sector.
• Prepare tenders to procure tools, equipment and materials used within the Horticultural unit.
• Exercise budget control as well as asset management. Be able to communicate with stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support within the Horticulture unit.