Garden Worker

About the role

South African Police Service is hiring a Garden Worker, based in Component National Operational Command Centre. This is a permanent post, paying R144,024. How to apply: Direct your application to the following addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane, No 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West email to ClarkeM@saps.gov.za Reference number to quote: NOCC 02/2026 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate garden areas.
• Prepare soil for the planting of plants Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning.
• Mowes and cut edges.
• Load and unload various articles and equipment needed on the ground.
• Irrigate lawns.
• Remove refuge from the terrain.
• Load refuge on the truck for transportation to refuge dumps or dumps or burn refuge.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of unit areas.

Requirements

• Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post.
• Be proficient in at least English and one other official language.
• Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview.
• ABET Level 4/Grade 9/Standard 7/NQF Level 1 for which documentary proof can be produced when required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies.
• Understanding of how to handle cleaning detergents.
• Occupational Health and Safety protocol.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Be able to read and write, Ability to interact with other officials in a professional manner.
• The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment, Willing to work extended hours when necessary.