Starke Ayres: General Worker (Maintenance)

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a General Worker in our Maintenance Department, based in Kempton Park.

• Assist with general garden maintenance including watering, weeding, pruning, and planting across the company premises


• Maintain neat, clean, and well-presented outdoor areas, pathways, and entrances at all times


• Support the maintenance team with seasonal garden preparation and landscaping tasks


• Remove refuse and garden waste and ensure all areas are kept free of litter and debris


• Basic care and upkeep of lawn areas including mowing and edging


• Assist with potting, transplanting, and general plant care as directed


• Report damaged plants, irrigation faults, or maintenance concerns to the supervisor timeously


• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team


• Previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience preferred but not essential — willingness to learn is valued

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate


• Gardening experience (preferential)


• Knowledge on gardening equipment (advantage)


• English Literate