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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission in Dar es Salaam is seeking a self-starter, versatile and energetic person to join our Technical Works Group (TWG) Team as a TWG Assistant/Gardner. The TWG team is part of Estates Team responsible for the maintenance and building work for the High Commission’s Office and Residential properties.

The role involves managing a large garden. This person would be expected to follow and create schedules to ensure that the garden is always looking its best. They will need to be able to complete manual work and have a good level of experience with gardening tools (although training will be given for the electrical tools). They must be able to plan workloads and work with other members of the team. They will need to report back to management about any risks or works that need completing that they cannot complete.

They must be hard working and work as part of a team.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • Previous experience of managing a large garden
  • Working with a range of different plants
  • Working with others

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

  • Working with power tools
  • Being able to create and follow work

Required behaviours

Making Effective Decisions, Working Together

Application deadline

5 March 2025

Type of Position

Permanent

Working hours per week

35.5

Region

Africa

Country/Territory

United Republic of Tanzania

Location (City)

Dar Es Salaam

Type of Post

British High Commission

Number of vacancies

1

Salary

TZS 618,947

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

1 April 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment