This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
GARDEN WORKER
Department of Police
Division Operational Response Service
- Reference number
- ORS90/2026
- Salary
- R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
- Centre
- Durban: Border Policing: Durban Harbour K9, Salmon Grove (
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Be in possession of ABET Level 4/ Grade 9/ Standard 7/ NQF Level 1 for which documentary proof can be produced when required. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies. Understanding of how to handle cleaning detergents. Occupational Health and Safety protocol. Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills. Be able to read and write; Ability to interact with other officials in a professional manner. The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment; Willing to work extended hours when necessary.
Duties
Cultivate garden areas. Prepare 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 neatness of unit areas.
Where to send your application
Durban: Border Policing: Durban Harbour K9, Salmon Grove Direct your application to the following addresses: Durban Harbour K9, No. 139 Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Salmon Grove, Durban or email to GeldenhuysS2@saps.gov.za Specialised Operations: National Intervention Unit: Bon Accord, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: No. 629 Lavender Road, Bon Accord or email to LekalakalaJM@saps.gov.za Mobile Operations Bon Accord, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: 629 Lavender Road, Bon Accord or email Makhonjwarm@saps.gov.za 220 Special Tasks Force Operations Maupa Naga, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: 3 Troye Maupa Naga, Arcadia, Pretoria or email Phirisonda@saps.gov.za Wonderboom Airport, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane, No. 1 Rebecca Street Pretoria West: National Heliport or email to MarabaJ@saps.gov.za National Heliport, Pretoria West: Direct your application to the following addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane, No. 1 Rebecca Street Pretoria West: National Heliport or email to MarabaJ@saps.gov.za National Heliport: Technical Services, Pretoria West: Direct your application to the following addresses: Schindler House, Pretoria: 459 Leyds Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria or email to ORSRECRUITMENT3@SAPS.GOV.ZA National Operation Coordination: Office Of The Component, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane, No. 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West: NATJOINTS (across main sports field) or email to VermaakRiana@saps.gov.za
Enquiries
Durban: Border Policing: Durban Harbour K9, Salmon Grove: Lieutenant Colonel Mashau or Captain Modiba Tel No (012) 400 3787/3802/3761/3798 Specialised Operations: National Intervention Unit: Bon Accord, Pretoria: Lieutenant Colonel Mashau or Captain Modiba Tel No (012) 400 3787/3802/3761/3798
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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