GROUNDSMAN
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Corporate Support Services
- Reference number
- 131126/48
- Salary
- R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
- Centre
- Roodeplaat Training Centre (Pretoria)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Circular
- No 39 of 2026
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An ABET certificate or relevant qualification. Certificate of working at heights will serve as an added advantage. Zero (0) to One (1) year relevant working experience. Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliances. Knowledge of lawn care process. Knowledge of the pruning and trimming process and techniques. Knowledge of daily/weekly maintenance of garden equipment procedures for efficient machine / equipment performance. Basic knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource. Knowledge of health and safety procedures. Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices. Knowledge of paving, painting, and tiling. Must be physically fit to stand/walk long hours. Basic understanding of government legislations.
Duties
Able to work with chemicals for gardening purposes and gardening equipment, (running blades and gardening utensils). Maintain flower beds by fertilising, irrigating, weeding, and pruning. Landscape maintenance, cutting of lawn areas with lawnmower / ride-on-tractor, trim with hand cutter or brush cutter. Cleaning and maintain grounds and repair tools and structure such as buildings, benches. Provide proper upkeep of sideways, driveways and parking lots and other related ground features. Repair minor equipment’s and other related asset. Assist with maintenance duties from time to time. Adhere to all OHS Act.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries
Mr L Skosana Tel No: (012) 943 3303
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.
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