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POST 08/352 : GROUNDSMAN
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4.
No experience required.
Good communication, leadership and organizational skills.
Duties
Maintain premises and surroundings: Clean premises and surroundings.
Empty dirt bin.
Maintain the garden: Water the garden.
Prune and trim flowers and trees.
Mow the grass.
Remove weeds and garden refuse.
Apply insecticides.
Remove dead flowers and plants.
Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers.
Maintain gardening equipment and tools: Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools.
Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools.
Clean protective equipment Ensure adherence and compliance with occupational and heath standards and the occupational health and safety acts: Report challenges encountered on site.
Ensure proper usage of protective clothing.
How to apply
Email: RecruitNEL26-06@dpw.gov.za
Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.
Notes
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV.
Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted.
Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection process.
Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made in line with the DSBD EE Plan.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidateβs suitability based on the postβs technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.
The Department reserves the right not to fill or withdraw any advertised post.
Note: a new application for employment (Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021.
The new form can be downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. OTHER POST