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POST 07/231 : GROUNDSMAN, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE – 12-MONTH CONTRACT (ELSENBURG),

🏢 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT 📍 Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government ⏳ Closes: 23 Mar 2026 ⛔ Closed 🧾 Post: 07/231 # Ref: . AGR 09/2026
Closed
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R138 486 - • per annum
Centre
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
Reference
. AGR 09/2026
Closing date
23 Mar 2026
Apply email
westerncape@respond.co.za

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Overview
Join our team to maintain beautiful grounds and infrastructure through routine gardening and general maintenance tasks.

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

To apply
please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum).
The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form.
To submit your application
there are 3 methods in which you can apply
please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs
44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights
Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs
PO Box 22432
Fish Hoek
7974
Or Email your application to

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.


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.

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