GROUNDSMAN (GROUNDS AND GARDENING)

Department of Health

Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy. Experience: Appropriate experience working in a grounds and gardening environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Be able to operate garden machinery (lawn mowers and brush cutters). Valid code (B/EB) driving license as well as the ability to operate and drive a tractor. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Gardening skills including landscaping and irrigation systems. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties

Responsible for the development and maintenance of facility garden and terrain as well as bondage of machinery. The preparation of ground covers for planting trees and bushes. The maintenance of flower and other beddings. Ensure that grounds and gardens are maintained (horticultural aspects). Support to supervisor.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

Mr N Meyer Tel No: (021) 938-4923

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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