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POST 09/47 : GROUNDSMAN

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE ๐Ÿ“ AFB Ysterplaat, Ysterplaat โณ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 09/47 # Ref: AFBYPLT02/08/26/05 (X2 POSTS)

Key details

Salary
R138 486 โ€ข per annum
Centre
AFB Ysterplaat, Ysterplaat
Reference
AFBYPLT02/08/26/05 (X2 POSTS)
Closing date
27 Mar 2026
Apply email
edrich.wilson@dod.mil.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Defence as a Groundsman to maintain beautiful garden areas and keep our unit grounds neat and tidy.

Requirements

A minimum of ABET qualification.

No experience.

Special requirements (Skills needed): Good communication (verbal/written) and Interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of health and safety.

Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it.

Knowledge of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.

Ability to operate cleaning machines Ability to perform routine tasks.

Ability to work in team and individually.


Duties

Cultivate garden areas.

Prepare soil for the planting of plants.

Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning.

Mow lawns and cut edges.

Load and unload various articles and equipment needed on the grounds.

Irrigate lawns.

Remove refuge from the terrain.

Load refuge on the truck for transportation to refuge dumps or burn refuge.

Maintain neatness of unit areas.


How to apply

Email: edrich.wilson@dod.mil.za

Department of Defence
Air Force Base Ysterplaat
Brooklyn
Ysterplaat.

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