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POST 07/231 : GROUNDSMAN, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE – 12-MONTH CONTRACT (ELSENBURG),
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
Competencies
General knowledge of routine manual maintenance activities.
Skills required: Verbal communication skills and basic numeracy.
Duties
Perform routine activities in respect of grounds to include but are not limited to: Irrigation & watering of plants/lawn, weeding, pruning and trimming of plants, cutting, seeding and transplanting of plants, mowing of lawns, disposing of organic waste, dig up compost, digging, spraying, maintain flower beds and edges; Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure which would include the following but is not limited to: Maintaining road marking, painted surfaces, canals, buildings etc., cleaning signs, light fittings, sweeping, mixing and laying cement for walkways, driveways, unblocking of drains, empty and clean waste collection bins, cleaning and maintenance of roads, pavements and greenhouses; Perform general activities which would include but are not limited to: Care for equipment e.g.
Cleaning, oiling and sharpening, loading/offloading, moving furniture, and minor repairs to furniture.
How to apply
Email: westerncape@respond.co.za
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Notes
Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered.
If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.