GROUNDSMAN REF NO: AFBHPST/12/13/26/02 (X6 POSTS)

SALARY: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: AFB Hoedspruit, Limpopo

REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of an 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 a 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 the 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 the neatness of unit areas.

ENQUIRIES: Maj M.M. Visagie /Capt. P. Ratheko Tel No: (015) 799 2924 or 2387

APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Air Force Base Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit, 1380 or emailed at Prince.Ratheko@dod.mil.za and maybe hand delivered at the main Gate Golf 1 and Golf 8.

CLOSING DATE: 05 May 2026 at 16:00 (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 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. 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 only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified.