This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

GROUNDSMAN

Department of Police

Division: Human Resource Development

Reference number: HRD 117/06/2026
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: SAPS Academy Philippi: (
Province: Gauteng
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 African of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of interview. Be in possession of ABET Level 4/ Grade 9/ Standard 7 certificate/ report (NQF level 1 as recognized by SAQA), 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

Maintaining of high-level hygiene in and around the SAPS premises where routine tasks are to be performed, which may include inner or outer parameters; Performing routine tasks such as removing refuse bags. Garden maintenance. Loading and unloading of goods; Washing and cleaning of equipment including state vehicles. Driving and operating machinery and vehicles/tractors/lawn mowers related to gardening.

Where to send your application

Application forms must be hand delivered or e-mailed to the following addresses (Please utilize only one (1) mode of delivery which is convenient to you): Division: Human Resource Development (DIV: HRD) Hand delivery or courier to: Shorburg Building, 429 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria: Email address: hagenn@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Tshwane: Hand delivery or courier to 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West Email address: traincoladmin@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn: Hand delivery or courier to: Park Road South 1, Wesbank, Oudtshoorn Email address: divhrd.odnss@saps.gov.za divhrd.odnhrm@saps.gov.za, 212 SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis: Hand delivery or courier to: 100 Myrtle Street, Bishop Lavis Email address: blahhrm@saps.gov.za and bishoplavis.sec@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Philippi: Hand delivery or courier to: 55 New Eisleben Road, Philippi: Email address: SwartlandE@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Bhisho: Hand delivery or courier to: R63 Konga Road, Bhisho: E-Mail Adress: MfenguXC@saps.gov.za/ MdlankomoM@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Mthatha: Hand delivery or courier to: No.1 Vukuzana Street, Police Camp Area, Police Camp, Mthatha, 5099: Email address: DalindyeboT@saps.gov.za and DalasaM@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet: Hand delivery or courier to: 22 College Road, Robert Sobukwe, 6280: Email address: MeyerU@saps.gov.za; DeyselZ@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Ulundi: Hand delivery or courier to: Ingulube Street Unit A, Ulundi Email address: MhlunguS@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Atteridgeville: Hand delivery or courier to: 100 Predustria, Pretoria -West. Emailaddress:Kgopathuso@saps.gov.za or NombangaSH@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Rietondale:Hand delivery or courier to: Alben Building, 661 Chamberlain Str, Rietfontein Email address: MohaleT@saps.gov.za / ChaukeT5@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Chatsworth: Hand delivery or courier to: 241 Moorton Drive, Chatsworth, Durban Email address: MolefeM4@saps.gov.za or NaidooM10@saps.gov.za GumedeSandile@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Thabazimbi: Hand delivery or courier to: Buffelshoek Farm, Gate 325, Alma Gravel Road, Thabazimbi Email address: PelserJ@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Moloto: Hand delivery or courier to: Jakkalsdans Farm 243 JR, Plot Road 2, Dewagensdrift, Moloto Road Email address: NqetoZBL@saps.gov.za / MtimunyeB2@saps.gov.za / MasemolaF@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Addo: Hand delivery or courier to: Farm 7, Slagboom, Addo: Email address: Ganasp3@saps.gov.za or ZahelaPT@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Roodeplaat: Hand delivery or courier to: Remainder of Portion 3 of 293 Jr Moloto Road, Roodeplaat.: Email address: OosthuizenSterna@saps.gov.za Or BoshoffP@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Paarl: Hand delivery or courier to: 429 Main Street, Lemoenkloof, Paarl: Email address: davidsc3@saps.gov.za

Enquiries

SAPS Academy Atteridgeville: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Colonel Netshandama at 082 778 2842 SAPS Academy Moloto: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col ZBL Nqeto at 082 779 8736 SAPS Academy Chatsworth: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Molefe Tel No: 031 402 7012 / 031 402 7020 / 031 402 7019 SAPS Academy Roodeplaat: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Colonel SC Oosthuizen/ PPO PW Boshoff Tel No: 012 808 8664/ 012 808 8666 SAPS Academy Paarl: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col C Davids Tel No: 0218079019 SAPS Academy Addo: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col P Ganas/Capt PT Zahela at 0824616166 / 0743345632 SAPS Academy Thabazimbi: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col JC Pelser at 071 4109169/072 3319153 SAPS Academy Bhisho: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Mfengu & PPO Mdlankomo Tel No: 040 608 8258/67 SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Mavango Tel No: 0219355571/ 75 SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt U Meyer / Sergeant Z Deysel: Tel No: 049 891 0050 SAPS Academy Mthatha: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Dalindyebo at 047 531 1026 Ext 1056 / 1009 or 082 523 3257 SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col RM Arries / Capt D Moores Tel No: 044 203 2223 SAPS Academy Philippi: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Khabiqheya Tel No: 021 3702652/50 SAPS Academy Tshwane: Enquiries can be directed to: Colonel JL Muridili; Captain Nkuna at 071 313 3604; 082 608 3902 SAPS Academy Ulundi: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Colonel S Mhlungu:at 082 330 6783

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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