Full time Groundsman vacancies at Department of Water and Sanitation

SALARY: R11 540 per month

Closing date: 14 November 2025

REQUIREMENTS:

– An ABET Certificate (Grade 10-12).
– Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.

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 utilization 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.

APPLICANT 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

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