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The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a proud product of South Africa's first decade of democracy. While the size and scope of this dynamic new institution impress, the quality of its teaching, research and community engagement is what makes the University really stands out. Its geogr… read moreaphic footprint covers four of South Africa's nine provinces – Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the North-West Province – with campuses located in Tshwane (Pretoria, Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa), Mbombela, eMalahleni (previously called Witbank) and Polokwane (previously called Pietersburg). Large numbers of students are also drawn from other provinces and from neighbouring countries such as Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Swaziland. The education offered at TUT, with its entrepreneurial focus, opens up unlimited opportunities for students to become job creators and entrepreneurs. This is established by creating prosperity through the stimulation of innovation and creative thinking. This is facilitated by various incubators and technology stations. TUT strives to be a leading institution, viewing the diversity of its staff, students and other stakeholders as a strength to be nurtured in service of the country and the African continent. The University is committed to ongoing transformation to make it ever more responsive to the needs of Southern Africa and the continent, as a whole. Pretoria, Gauteng
The Department of Landscape in the Directorate of Building and Estate seeks to appoint Irrigation Technicians X2 . This is one year fixed-term contract at the Giyani Campus.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to reapply. Kindly note that these positions are open exclusively to Limpopo Province residents therefore, applicants primarily residing in the said Province will be given priority.
Key performance areas/Core functions:
Installation , maintenance, upgrade and repair of large-scale sprinkler systems utilizing electronic controls and sensing mechanisms.
Troubleshoot and maintain automatic systems
Plans and design irrigation system layouts for minor landscape projects
Occupational harzards and safety precautions
Irrigation installations
Sports turf maintenance
Installing gabion baskets
Landscape construction grounds maintenance and technical skills in landscaping principles
Facilitate training of irrigation assistants in all aspects of irrigation maintenance and installation
Install low voltage wiring controls and fixtures and associated fixtures
May have to attend to call outs when pipes unexpetectly burst
Keep work records and completed jobs from work orders
Academic Qualification:
NQF Level 4
National Senior Certficate or equivalent/ A relevant Artisans Trade Test Certificate
Experience:
One (1) year relevant experience
Knowledge and Skills
Proper and safe use of tools
Work from ketch plans
Prepare time and material estimates
Conform to Occupational Health and Safety standards
Able to perform physical movements
Communication skills
Use motorized power equipment and drive support vehicles
Computer literacy
Deadline:10th October,2025
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Apply via company website ( https://www.tut.ac.za/ ) or