Groundsman: Greening and Livelihoods Implementation Support

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring a Groundsman: Greening and Livelihoods Implementation Support, based in Northern Cape. 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.environment.gov.za/ For attention: Human Resource Management Reference number to quote: FOM75/2026 Closing date: 23 November 2026, 16:00. No late applications will be accepted. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine activities in respect of grounds, irrigate and water plants lawns.
• Conduct weeding and weed control.
• Prune and trim plants, performance cutting, seeding and transplanting of plants.
• Mow lawns, dispose of organic waste, dig compost, dig, spray and maintain flower beds and edges.
• Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure support.
• Seeds collection.
• Cleaning of seeds.
• Seed pre-sowing treatment.
• Preparation of seedling trays.
• Sowing of seed.
• Preparation and sowing of cuttings.
• Ensure planting and transplanting of seedlings and trees.
• Filling of planting bags with soil.
• Prepare space in beds for transplanting.
• Transplanting of seedling from trays to bags.
• Transplanting of trees from small to bigger bags.
• Packing of transplanted trees.
• Provide general labour in the nursery.
• Mixing of sand and compost.
• Manual and chemical weed control.
• Irrigation of seedlings and trees.
• Assist with stocktaking.
• Tagging of plants correctly.
• Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases.
• Assist the customers coming to buy trees.
• Responsible for the tools allocated.
• Report any damage in the nursery to the Foreman.
• Ensure the use, cleaning and basic maintenance of tractor and dumper.
• Move sand and compost to the tables or beds.
• Move seedlings, crates and tree.
• Keep equipment and machinery clean after use.

Requirements

• Grade 9 (NQF level 1) equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of plants and gardening.
• Ability to operate elementary machines and equipment.
• Knowledge of operating computer.
• Sound organising and planning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.