This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

GROUNDMAN

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/278
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office (Kestell Magistrate Court)
Province: Free State
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

A minimum of ABET level 04/Grade 09. No experience required. A minimum of Grade 10. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge: Knowledge of Garden maintenance practices Operating horticultural equipment Occupational health and safety Skills. Operation of machinery, Interpersonal skills, Basic literacy, technical skills, Planning and organising, Accuracy, Effective communication.

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 cultivated and well maintained; Pruning dead flower heads of plants in bed, fertilizing lawn and plant beds; Planting of new mother stock material in the area; 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.

Where to send your application

For Bloemfontein: Email to: RecruitBLOEM26-27@dpw.gov.za 102

Enquiries

Ms N Nketsha Tel No: (051) 408 7345

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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