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

GROUNDSMAN

Department of Defence

Reference number: NAVAL/20/23/26/36
Salary: R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: SAS Saldanha, Saldanha Military Base, Saldanha
Province: Western Cape
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 gardening would be an advantage. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Basic knowledge of Health and Safety. Must have physical strength to move materials and equipment. Sound knowledge of plants and garden equipment. Gardening skills and ability to work in a team. Ability to handle hand tools.

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. Remove 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 serviceability of equipment and machinery and report defects.

Where to send your application

Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995 or hand delivered to Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town, or email to psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

Enquiries

WO1 S. Mdawe Tel No: (022) 702 3630

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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