GROUNDSMEN: REF NO: MILAC/ 39/21/04

CLOSING DATE: 10 December 2021
SALARY: R104 073 per annum (Level 2)
CENTRE: Military Academy Saldanha

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 – 12 or ABET (Level 1-4) or equivalent qualification Special requirements (skills needed). Problem Solving. Customer Service. Verbal Communication. The DOD dictates that English be used as the official language. Knowledge of a few repetitive tasks such as equipment, gardening, health and safety measures, and incident handling procedures. Basic numeracy, interpersonal relationships, ability to operate elementary equipment and machines, organising, and literacy. Must be physically fit and healthy as the work is pf physically demanding nature.

DUTIES: Plant trees, flowers, shrubs, grass, and other plants in gardens. Prepare soil for the planting of plants. Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding, and pruning where necessary. Mow lawns and do the cutting of grass edges. Load and unload a variety of articles needed on the grounds on/off trucks. Irrigate lawns. Remove refuse from terrain, load on the truck, and dump it. Keep other structures clean and tidy (e.g. barbeque facilities, parking areas, ditches, and gutters). Clean swimming pools and treat them with chemicals. Maintain fences. Apply pest control measures. Assist with preparation of grounds for functions. Check the serviceability of machinery and equipment. Clean machinery and equipment daily after use. Report any defaults on the terrain to Foreman Groundsman.

ENQUIRIES: Major R.C. Selomo, Tel No: (022) 0702 3007 or Staff Sergeant K.K. Heinze, Tel No: (022) 702 3023.

APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Human Resource Division, Military Academy, Private Bag x2, Saldanha7395, Cape Town.

CLOSING DATE: 10 December 2021 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

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 copies of original educational qualification certificates, ID document and Driver’s license (where applicable). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified.