SAPS Garden Worker Vacancy: Apply with Grade 9 or ABET Level 4 and Earn R144 024 Per Year

SAPS Garden Worker Vacancy 2026: Overview

- Employer: South African Police Service (SAPS)
- Position: Garden Worker
- Reference Number: NOCC 02/2026

Number of Posts: 1
Component: National Operational Command Centre
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Salary Level: Level 02
Minimum Qualification: Grade 9 / ABET Level 4 / Standard 7 / NQF Level 1, as specified in the advertisement
Closing Date: 06 November 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) advertises Garden Worker (General Worker) vacancies as Level 2 Public Service Act posts.

To qualify for a SAPS Garden Worker position, candidates must meet the following baseline criteria:

Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
Education: Minimum of ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 / Standard 7 / NQF Level 1 qualification. (No Matric/Grade 12 required).
Language & Skills: Basic literacy and communication skills in English and at least one other official South African language.
Background Check: Must have no criminal record or pending cases (fingerprinting and security clearance/vetting will be conducted).

Preparing soil, planting, and maintaining garden beds, flowers, and trees.
Mowing lawns, cutting edges, weeding, and pruning vegetation.
Irrigation/watering of gardens and lawn grounds.
Safely handling and operating basic gardening tools and equipment.
Removing garden refuse, loading/unloading materials, and maintaining overall outdoor cleanliness.
Adhering to workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) protocols.

Obtain the Z83 Form: Download and complete the standard government Z83 application form (new 2021 version).
- Make sure Part A and B are fully completed and signed.
- Fill in the exact Reference Number (e.g., NOCC 02/2026 for the Pretoria post).
Prepare Your CV: Attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Documents: ID and qualification documents must be ready to present if requested or upon shortlist/interview.
Submission Modes:
- Email submission (for Pretoria NOCC 02/2026): Send to ClarkeM@saps.gov.za.
- Hand Delivery (for Pretoria NOCC 02/2026): SAPS Academy Tshwane, 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West.
- (Always ensure you use only one mode of submission per vacancy).

If you are looking for vacancies at specific local stations or academies (e.g., in Limpopo or other SAPS academies):

DPSA Vacancy Circulars: Check the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website weekly.
SAPS Official Careers Portal: Visit SAPS CAREERS to check updated public service act adverts.
Local Police Stations / District Offices: SAPS general worker and groundsman adverts are frequently posted on public noticeboards at local SAPS station HR offices.

Interested candidates must submit their applications using the details provided in the official vacancy advertisement.

Application Address:

SAPS Academy, Tshwane
No. 1 Rebecca Street
Pretoria West

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Email Applications:

ClarkeM@saps.gov.za

Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for and quote the correct reference number:

NOCC 02/2026

Read the job requirements carefully to ensure you qualify.
Prepare your application documents according to the instructions in the official SAPS advertisement.
Ensure that your personal information and contact details are accurate.
Include the correct vacancy reference number.
Check that your application is complete before submitting it.
Submit your application before the closing date.

Applicants should consult the full official advertisement for any additional application-form or supporting-document requirements.

Closing Date: 06 November 2026