Groundsman (Roodeplaat Training Centre)

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Groundsman in Corporate Support Services CD: Auxiliary Services Dir: Facilities Management, based in Roodeplaat Training Centre (Pretoria). This is a permanent post, paying R144,024 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 131126/48 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• An ABET certificate or relevant qualification.
• Certificate of working at heights will serve as an added advantage.
• Zero (0) to 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.