GROUNDSMAN REF NO: ARMY/29/21/12

CLOSING DATE: 15 October 2021
SALARY: R102 534 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: SA Army Signal Formation, Eastern Cape Signal Unit, and Port Elizabeth.

REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of NQF Level 1 (ABET Level 1-4/ Grade 3 – 9 / Standard 1 – 7). Special requirements (skills needed): Previous gardening experience would be an advantage. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Basic knowledge of health and safety. Must have physical strength to move materials and equipment. Sound knowledge of plants and garden equipment Ability to work in a team.

DUTIES: Maintain cleanliness of outside terrains. Prepare soil for planting. Maintenance of trees, flowers, shrubs and grass in gardens. Alien vegetation removal. Irrigation and mowing of lawns and trimming of hedges. Removing of refuse. Cleaning swimming pools and treating with chemicals. Maintaining fences and practicing pest control. Assist with preparing grounds for functions and parades. Handle weed eaters, chainsaws, lawnmowers, pole pruners, hand tools etc. Check serviceability of equipment and machinery and report defects on terrain.

APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, SA Army Signal Formation, Eastern Cape Signal Unit, P.O. Box 438, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, 6013.

ENQUIRIES: Ms C.W. Turner Tel No: (041) 505 1186.

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified), which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience) and clear certified copies of original educational qualification certificates, ID document and Driver’s license (where applicable). Must be a South African citizen. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified