This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
GROUNDSMAN
Department of Defence
- Reference number
- NAVAL/20/23/26/35
- Salary
- R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
- Centre
- Naval Base Durban
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
A minimum of ABET qualification. No experience required. Special requirements (Skills needed): Exposure to the gardening environment would be an advantage. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements. Must have physical strength to move materials and equipment. Sound knowledge of plants and garden equipment. Gardening skills. Ability to work in team. Ability to prioritise and organise work.
Duties
Maintain cleanliness of outside terrains. Prepare soil for planting. Maintenance of trees, flowers, shrubs and grass in gardens. Removal of alien vegetation. Plant flowers, trees and shrubs. Water lawns, landscapes and gardens. Monitor and maintain plant health. Ensure proper upkeep of sidewalks, parking lots, fountains, fences, planters and benches as well as grounds keeping equipment. Removal of refuse. Practice pest control. Assist preparing grounds for functions and parades. Handle and maintain basic light machinery, rotary mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, lawnmowers, pole pruners, hand tools etc. Check the serviceability of the equipment.
Where to send your application
Cdr S.K. Sibiya, SA Navy, Naval Base Durban, Private Bag X1, Durban, 4036 or hand delivered to: Naval Base Durban, Salisbury Island, Off Bay Head Road, Fynlands, Durban or email to nbd.careeradmin@sanavy.co.za
Enquiries
Cdr E.J. Molema Tel No: (031) 460 6150
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 8 September 2026.
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