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Requirements

ABET / Standard 8/ Grade 10/.

Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Experience in gardening and cleaning environment will be advantageous.

Inherent requirements of the job: Must be physically fit to lift heavy objects.

Must be willing to rotate in different departments and sites according to operational needs and requirements.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Appropriate knowledge with the use of cleaning equipment and cleaning material.

Knowledge of repetitive cleaning tasks.

Knowledge of relevant facilities policies.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of hygiene, equipment storage requirement, Good communication skills (read, speak and write).

Ability to operate relevant machinery and equipment.

Duties

Perform routine activities in respect of buildings and grounds to include but are not limited to: irrigation & watering of plants/ lawn, weeding, pruning and trimming 33 of plants, cutting, seeding and transplanting of plants, mowing of lawns, disposing of organic waste, dig up compost, spraying; Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure such as maintaining road marking, painted surfaces, canals, buildings; cleaning signs and light fittings, sweeping, mixing and laying cement for walkways, driveways, unblocking of drains, empty and clean waste collection bins, cleaning and maintenance of offices, classrooms, workshops, roads, pavements and greenhouses; perform general activities: care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling and sharpening, loading / offloading furniture, Repair minor defects to furniture, equipment and gardening tools.

Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools.

How to apply

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

Notes

Closing Date

13 March 2026 at 23:59 34 ANNEXURE G INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

It is our intention to promote representatively in terms of race, gender and disability within the Department through the filling of posts.

CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2026 NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on applications but must submit Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Applications quoting the correct reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.

Received applications using the incorrect application form (old Z83) will not be considered.

Each application for employment form must be fully completed, signed and initialled by the applicant.

Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as a fully completed and initialled new signed Z83 (Section A, B, C & D are compulsory and section E, F and G are not compulsory if CV it is attached).

However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part-F must be answered.

Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Applicants who do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.

Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged, if you have not been contacted within three (3) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

Therefore, only shortlisted candidate for the post will be required to submit the documents on or before the date of the interview.

The successful candidate will have to undergo security vetting.

His / her character should be beyond reproach.

The appointment is subject to security clearance, verification of qualifications and competency assessment (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).

Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them.

Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event, that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated.

The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security vetting process.

All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.

The successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement.

The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving affirmative action targets as contemplated in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate reserves the right to fill or not fill the post. OTHER POST