This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
GROUNDSMAN
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
- Reference number
- 240726/10
- Salary
- R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
- Centre
- Orange Vaal Free State: Bloemhof Dam
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
An ABET Certificate or relevant qualification. Must be able to read and write. Zero (0) to one (1) years of experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated and willingness to work, Ability to work under supervision, independently and in a team. Work overtime when necessary. Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliance. Knowledge of lawn care process. Knowledge of pruning and trimming process and techniques. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Knowledge of chemical use. Knowledge of maintenance procedures for efficient machines.
Duties
Perform routine relating to the maintenance of the structures and construction work. Move and load heavy equipment on government water scheme. Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such buildings fences and benches using hand and power tools. Do maintenance in the garden and other structures e.g. Dam wall, cutting grass, trimming trees, cleaning. Mix spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees spraying with round-up (chemical) and maintenance on the side of the road. Perform regular inspections on tools and report defaults. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots fountains, planters and other ground features. Maintain existing grounds/ gardens by caring for sod, plants and trees.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries
Mr. HS Van der Westhuizen Tel No: (051) 405 9000
Note
Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRI agency.
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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