Department of Public Works: Groundsman X5 Posts

SALARY: R138 486 per annum
CENTRE: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Koppies Magistrate Office Ref No: 2026/26A (X1 Post)
Memel Magistrate Office Ref No: 2026/26B (X1 Post)
Bloemfontein (Nursery) Ref No: 2026/26C (X3 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 or NCV level 2. Nursery experience will be an added advantage. Good interpersonal skills, basic communication, and literacy. Ability to perform routine tasks. Knowledge of the correct usage of garden materials and equipment will be an added advantage.

DUTIES: Mowing of lawn areas, both developed and veld grass areas. Watering of plants and avoiding plants dying of malpractice. Keep flower and shrub beds weed-free, cultivate,d and well-maintained; Pruning dead flower heads of plants in beds, fertilizing lawn and flower beds; Assisting in plant propagation area; Sweep and rake hard surfaces in responsibility area; Upholding good conduct at all times; Cleaning of restrooms allocated to DPW as per schedule.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. N Nkentsha Tel No: (051) 408 7345

APPLICATIONS: Bloemfontein Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X20605, Bloemfontein, 9300 or Hand Delivered to 18 President Brandt Street, Bloemfontein 9300 or email to: RecruitBloem26-03@dpw.gov.za

CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2026 at 16H00

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled, and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other related documents on or before the date of the interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using an incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further, take note of the following on completion of the Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided, applicants may refer to their CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled, and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.