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Requirements

An ABET Certificate. A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage.

Demonstration to relevant experience in a similar environment will serve as an added advantage.

Knowledge of general worker in handling gardening equipment and appliances.

Knowledge of working on various general work including lawn care process.

Basic knowledge of maintenance practices for the efficient and safe upkeep of government water infrastructure and associated facilities.

Duties

Carry out general maintenance activities including weed control, gardening, painting, maintenance of fire breaks and herbicide application.

Conduct general routine inspections on Departmental infrastructure.

Perform maintenance tasks on government water infrastructure and related facilities such as canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain and buildings.

Report faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisors promptly.

Load and offload equipment.

Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and all related safety regulations.

Assist with other general duties as and when requested.

How to apply

Email: recruitment@fspremier.gov.za

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

Notes

Closing Date

27 March 2026 NOTE : Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website, under public service vacancy circulars and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge, duties & experience).

All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided.

Communication from the HR of the Department regarding the submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered.

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.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks/security clearance.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

Applicants are respectfully informed that if no response is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful.

The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

No late or faxed applications will be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON