Groundsman (X12 Posts): Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4.

GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 2026/111 (X12 POSTS)
SALARY: R138 486 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS: A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4. No experience required. Knowledge of Garden maintenance practices. Operating horticultural equipment. Occupational health and safety. Operation of machinery. Interpersonal skills. Basic literacy. Effective communication.

DUTIES : Maintain premises and surroundings: Clean premises and surroundings. Empty dirt bin. Maintain the garden: Water the garden. Prune and trim flowers and trees. Mow the grass. Remove weeds and garden refuse. Apply insecticides. Remove dead flowers and plants. Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers. Maintain gardening equipment and tools: Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools. Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools. Clean protective equipment Ensure adherence and compliance with occupational and heath standards and the occupational health and safety acts: Report challenges encountered on site. Ensure proper usage of protective clothing.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993

APPLICATIONS : The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 or 251 Nana Sita AVN Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street Pretoria. Or email to RecruitPTA26-16@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M. Masubelele

CLOSING DATE: 20 March 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 with their applications. 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