Horticultural Assistant
Closing date: 27 January 2026
Section: Gardens
Responsible to: Horticulturist/Horticultural Officer
Salary Band: SB01-SB02
Working hours: 07.00 am to 03.00 pm Monday to Friday
May be required to work outside normal working hours (including Weekends) and on the various SPGA’s work stations, attending to the exigencies of the Authority
JOB SUMMARY:
To apply correct deliveries to the daily duties/tasks by assisting in the production of Plants in the Nursery and propagation unit, and ensuring maintenance of horticultural tools and equipment. Managing all allocated resources under his/ her supervision.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect and prepare cutting applying the correct techniques.
- Preparation of cuttings before sowing.
- Transplanting using the correct techniques.
- Potting up of the seedlings/cuttings.
- Apply the correct measure of hormones to induce.
- Potting up of plants in the nursery.
- Carry out the Normal Nursery Maintenance.
- Ensuring proper sanitation and maintenance of horticultural tools, machinery, and technical equipment. (disinfection)
- Transportation of plants to the propagation unit.
- Watering plants in the nursery using the right techniques.
- Weeding control.
- Pressure washes all hard surfaces cleaning.
- Clean Litter Bins
- Maintenance of Garden benches. Preparation of soil Media
- Propagation techniques
- Collection of Materials (seeds and cuttings)
- Collection of Data
Qualifications and requirements:
- Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent; or
- Secondary level of education plus two years of related work experience.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Physically fit and in good health to conduct manual labor.
- Proficiency in operating horticultural machinery and equipment safely
- Satisfactory experience in landscape and produce gardening is preferred
Interested applicants are requested to submit their Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to the following email address: recruitmentSPGA@gov.sc
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Senior Office Assistant
Closing date: 27 January 2026
Section: Secretariat
Responsible to: Executive Assistant
Salary Band: SB01-SB02
Location: SPGA Headquarters Mahe
Working hours: 08.00am to 04.00pm Mondays to Friday
May be required to work outside normal working hours attending to the exigencies of the organization
JOB SUMMARY :
To provide high-level administrative and secretariat support to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, ensuring the efficient coordination of executive activities, effective information management, and professional liaison with internal and external stakeholders in support of SPGA’s mandate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative support to the CEO and DCEO, including diary management, scheduling of meetings, and coordination of appointments.
- Serve as a central point of contact for the Secretariat, ensuring smooth communication and liaison with internal sections, ministries, agencies, and external partners.
- Support the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of executive meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking, and action tracking where required.
- Manage all correspondence, files, and documentation processed through the Secretariat, ensuring accuracy, proper filing, timely distribution, and strict confidentiality.
- Maintain and continuously update physical and electronic filing and record-keeping systems in line with public service standards and SPGA policies.
- Ensure sensitive and confidential information is handled responsibly and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.
- Prepare, type, and format official correspondence, reports, memos, and other documents accurately and within deadlines.
- Provide administrative support services including photocopying, scanning, emailing, note-taking, and coordination of travel arrangements.
- Monitor office supplies and equipment, initiate procurement requests, and ensure the Secretariat office is adequately resourced at all times.
- Arrange meeting venues, prepare facilities, and coordinate refreshments or logistics for meetings, workshops, and official events when required.
- Receive, screen, and appropriately direct telephone calls, emails, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Respond to general public enquiries and redirect matters to relevant officers or departments as appropriate.
- Undertake receptionist duties when required, ensuring a positive and professional image of SPGA.
- Perform any other related administrative or secretariat duties as assigned by the CEO or DCEO, in support of SPGA’s operational and strategic objectives.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT
- Education: Diploma or Certificate in Office Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years as an Office Assistant or equivalent role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and aptitude for learning new software.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities in English (French/Creole is an advantage).
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership qualities with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Interested applicants are requested to submit their Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to the following email address: recruitmentSPGA@gov.sc
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Facilities Technician
Closing date: 27 January 2026
Position: Facilities Technician (Inner Islands)
Section: Inner Island
Responsible to: Inner Islands Manager
Salary Band: SB01-SB02
Location: Praslin
Working hours: 07.00am to 03.00pm Mondays to Friday
May be required to work outside normal working hours attending to the exigencies of the organization
JOB SUMMARY :
The Facilities Technician will work under the Inner Island manager. The post holder will coordinate and undertake minor maintenance works on all facilities and sites belonging to SPGA on La Digue, Curieuse and Praslin.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the maintenance and repair programs of SPGA infrastructure/ facilities, which include housing units, offices, water storage, drainage board walks etc.
- Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and / or reduce operating cost and advise management on matters relating to maintenance of the company’s properties and assets.
- Coordinate Emergency and regular repairs to buildings, in collaboration with respective sections.
- Assist with forest fires when the need arises
- Asses the status of the facilities on the islands and make recommendations to the Inner Island Management
- Undertake minor maintenance works on the island of Curieuse, Praslin and La Digue when possible.
- Report on work maintenance progress to the Inner Island Management.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Certificate in Building Construction, Carpentry or Maintenance plus 2-3 satisfactory years of experience in building and general maintenance.
- Secondary Certificate, plus 5 years work experience;
- Any construction related level of education equivalent to the above.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Good Teamwork and Time management.
- Good interpersonal skills, innovative, and must be able to work independently on remote sites.
- Ability to use construction machineries
Interested applicants are requested to submit their Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to the following email address: recruitmentSPGA@gov.sc
