Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
SOS Children’s Villages Zambia is a child focused organization and an affiliate of the SOS Children Villages International. It is non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational, and non-racial. Its overall mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the under listed job position in the organization.
General Worker – Lusaka (1)

Objective
Responsible for maintaining and developing the facility ground in order to create a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing environment for operation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
a) Creates a Beautiful Environment for the Facility
• Plants, tends and waters all trees, shrubs, flower-beds, rockeries and lawns within the Facility grounds.
• Replaces dead plants and discards waste matter in a neat and orderly manner.
• Picks up and discard any litter found in gardens.
• Recommends possible alterations to the supervisor.
b) Promote Respect of & Care for the Environment
• Encourages members of staff to respect and care for the environment.
• Promotes the conservation of natural resources
• Cultivates indigenous trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Ensures that the Facility grounds are kept at a modest standard, which is neat, tidy and easy to maintain.
c) Creates a Good Public Image
• Cleans public areas of the Facility, including, car parking areas, paving and pathways.
• Keeps garden store in a neat and orderly condition.
• Maintains all garden tools and equipment in good working order.
d) Acts as a Role Model for Children
• Presents a caring and understanding figure to the children.
• Carries out all duties in an exemplary manner
e) General
• Performs all repairs in liaison with supervisor and Facility Head
• Performs any other reasonable and lawful duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Reporting lines
Reports directly to the Location Village Foreman

Qualifications and experience
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate,
• Craft certificate in metal fabrication, electrical, plumbing or related field will be an added advantage
• At least 2 years of work experience as a General Worker in a reputable organization
• Competencies and personality
• Child friendly
• Horticultural knowledge
• Craft and maintenance works experience

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Job application procedure
All applicants for the above position should be child friendly and employees of SOS Children’s Villages Zambia.
To be considered for the above position, apply to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
SOS Children’s Villages Zambia,
National Office,
Plot # 23217 / 35,
PHI, Off Police Post Road,
P.O Box 37907,
LUSAKA.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 19th April 2022.
You can also email your application letter and Comprehensive CV only to jobs@sos-zambia.org. Ensure that you indicate in the subject line of your e-mail the job position applied for.
SOS Children’s Villages Zambia is an equal opportunity employer.

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