Department of Water and Sanitation invites suitable qualified applicants to apply for x11 Full time Groundsman vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 14 November 2025
x11 Full time Groundsman vacancies at Department of Water and Sanitation
- GROUNDSMAN (X11 POSTS)
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations
- Dir: Operations Eastern
- SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
- CENTRE: Pongolapoort Dam Ref No: 141125/36 (X2 Posts)
Hluhluwe Dam Ref No: 141125/37 (X3 Posts)
Goedertrow Dam Ref No: 141125/38 (X3 Posts)
Klipfontein Dam Ref No: 141125/39 (X2 Posts)
Wagendrift Dam Ref No: 141125/40 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
- An ABET Certificate.
- Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.
- Zero – (1) year of work experience.
- More than two (2) years of experience in performing manual work will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of working on various general work and handling equipment and appliances.
- Knowledge of gardening equipment including lawn care process and competencies are required (pruning, trimming process and techniques).
- Knowledge of chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product.
- Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
- Basic knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices.
- Basic understanding of Government legislation.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
- Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals, and in confined spaces.
- Must be able and willing to assist other schemes and maintenance teams when needed.
- Must be punctual, productive, and loyal.
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DUTIES:
- Clean, maintain grounds, repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences, and benches using hand and power tools.
- Mix, spray, or spread fertilisers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees using hand or
automatic sprayers or spreaders. - Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features.
- Maintain existing grounds/gardens by caring for sod, plants, and trees.
- Rake and mulch leaves and irrigate plants and lawns.
- Sweep parking lots, walkways, and grounds; clean buildings by sweeping, washing floors, and cleaning windows.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment, repair minor damages, and refer major repairs to service providers.
- Maintain accurate records, such as job cards and equipment repair logs.
- Conduct inspections and report defects, such as cracks in structures, holes in embankments, and stagnant water.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. S Bhengu Tel No: (033) 239 1900
APPLICATIONS:
All applications to be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/Browse-jobs/
NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
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