Position: Groundsman
Company: Faircape Life
Location: Southern Suburbs, Western Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 20 June 2025
Experience Level: Entry-Level
Industry: Healthcare and Retirement Living
Company Overview:
Faircape Life manages six luxury retirement and lifestyle estates across the Western Cape, located in areas such as Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West, and Onrus.
This position is based at Cle Du Cap, one of their retirement villages in the Southern Suburbs.
Role Purpose:
The Groundsman will be responsible for the upkeep of gardens and outdoor areas, ensuring the landscaping remains neat, healthy, and attractive. The role includes caring for trees, shrubs, lawns, and plants, as well as keeping the grounds clean and free of waste, pests, and diseases.
Key Responsibilities:
Garden Maintenance:
Trim trees and shrubs
Replant and reshape garden beds
Turn soil in plant beds
Mow lawns and trim edges
Remove weeds
Water plants manually as needed
Tools and Equipment:
Inspect gardening tools and machines before and after use
Clean tools daily
Maintain cutting equipment (e.g., oiling and sharpening blades)
Waste Management:
Collect household garbage
Separate recyclables from general waste
Clean and disinfect bins
Dispose of garden waste properly
General Housekeeping:
Tidy the workshop and staff canteen
Keep the area around the reception and security booth clean
Set up outdoor dining and umbrellas when the weather allows
Inspect and treat perimeter fencing for weeds weekly and monthly
General Maintenance:
Sweep synthetic turf and paved areas
Remove fallen leaves
Maintain clean courtyards and healthcare facility surroundings
Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Matric (advantageous)
Experience: Minimum 1 year in a similar role
Knowledge:
Gardening methods and plant care
Horticultural tools and machinery
Basic irrigation systems
Groundskeeping and basic maintenance
Health and safety regulations
Skills and Attributes:
Reliable and hardworking
Takes initiative and pays attention to detail
Punctual and well-groomed
Good team player with strong communication skills
Requirements:
Clear medical, criminal, and credit checks
Contactable references
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (with a 45-minute lunch break)
Remuneration & Benefits:
Competitive salary
Quarterly bonuses based on both personal and company performance
Application Process:
Your application must include:
An online one-way video interview (link sent after application submission).
Written references (mandatory — applications without these won’t be considered).
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.