GROUNDSMAN X11 VACANCIES – DEPARTMENT OF WATER & SANITATION

BRANCH: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations

DIRECTORATE: Operations Eastern

SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

NUMBER OF POSTS: 11

CENTRES AND REFERENCE NUMBERS

• Pongolapoort Dam – Ref No: 141125/36 (X2 Posts)
• Hluhluwe Dam – Ref No: 141125/37 (X3 Posts)
• Goedetrow Dam – Ref No: 141125/38 (X3 Posts)
• Klipfontein Dam – Ref No: 141125/39 (X2 Posts)
• Wagendrift Dam – Ref No: 141125/40 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS

• ABET Certificate.
• Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
• Zero to one year of work experience.
• More than two years of experience performing manual work will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of general work and the use of various equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of gardening equipment and lawn-care processes, including pruning and trimming techniques.
• Knowledge of chemical use, including dilution and mixing.
• Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine and equipment performance.
• Basic knowledge of supporting water utilisation and water resource strategies.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices.
• Basic understanding of government legislation.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams and canals, as well as in confined spaces.
• Must be willing and able to assist other schemes and maintenance teams when required.
• Must be punctual, productive and loyal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and maintain grounds.
• Repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences and benches using hand and power tools.
• Mix, spray or spread fertilisers, herbicides and insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Maintain sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters and other grounds features.
• Maintain existing grounds and gardens by caring for lawns, plants and trees.
• Rake and mulch leaves.
• Irrigate plants and lawns.
• Sweep parking lots, walkways and grounds.
• Clean buildings by sweeping, washing floors and cleaning windows.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Repair minor damages and refer major repairs to service providers.
• Maintain accurate records, including job cards and equipment repair logs.
• Conduct inspections and report defects such as cracks in structures, holes in embankments and stagnant water.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES

Mr. S Bhengu
Tel: (033) 239 1900

APPLICATIONS

All applications must be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation recruitment portal:

https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
• Copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s licences and other related documents do not need to accompany the application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the relevant documents during the interview.
• Applicants with professional or occupational registration must complete the applicable fields in Part B of the online Z83 form.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information may result in automatic disqualification.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Applications must be submitted through the official online recruitment portal.

CLOSING DATE

14 November 2025