General Worker – Grounds Assistant

Tel: 021 531 0912 (Primary School) / 021 531 5011 (High School)
E-mail: info@cannonscreek.co.za (Primary School) / infohs@cannonscreek.co.za (High School)
Website: http://www.cannonscreek.co.za

Cannons Creek Independent School is a safe community school with a Christian ethos, staffed by passionate professionals who endeavour to educate confident, trustworthy individuals who are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Applications are invited for the following position:

General Worker – Grounds Assistant

to commence duties: Soonest – Term 4 of 2026

Purpose of the role

Working as part of a Support Staff Team and reporting to the Facilities Manager, the purpose of the role is to maintain the school’s grounds, gardens and outdoor facilities, ensuring a clean, safe and well-presented environment for learners, staff and visitors.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain lawns, gardens, flowerbeds, and trees through mowing, watering, weeding, pruning and planting.
• Prepare and maintain sports fields, including marking lines and assisting with equipment setup.
• Keep pathways, playgrounds, parking areas and other outdoor spaces clean and free of litter.
• Operate and care for gardening tools and equipment, including lawnmowers, brush cutters and leaf blowers.
• Assist with irrigation, basic outdoor repairs and general maintenance under supervision.
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, water leaks and maintenance needs promptly.
• Assist with setting up and moving furniture, equipment and outdoor structures for school events.
• Follow health and safety procedures, use appropriate protective equipment and store tools and materials.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding requirements and maintain professional conduct around learners.

Minimum requirements

• Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or a similar role.
• Practical knowledge of lawn care, gardening methods and the safe use of relevant equipment.
• Ability to understand instructions, communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the role, including outdoor work, lifting and operating equipment, with reasonable accommodation where required.
• Reliable, punctual and attentive to detail.
• Willingness to work occasional early mornings, afternoons or weekends for school events and operational needs.

Advantageous

• Experience maintaining school grounds or sports fields.
• Basic irrigation, plumbing or general maintenance skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Conditions of appointment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background and safeguarding checks. The successful candidate must support the school’s values and comply with its policies and code of conduct.

This is a full time and permanent position. Please click here to submit your application. This includes a survey, cover letter and CV upload section.

Closing date for applications: 6 November 2026

The school retains the right not to fill this position and only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Cannons Creek Independent School is committed to the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion, in accordance with its strategic vision.

Cannons Creek Independent School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.