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Groundsman: Greening And Livelihoods Implementation Support

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Northern Cape Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 16 days
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Reference number FOM75/2026
DPSA post POST39/28
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Location Northern Cape
Salary R144 024 p.a.
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 16 Nov 2026

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Overview

Perform routine activities in respect of grounds, irrigate and water plants lawns. Conduct weeding and weed control.

Requirements

  • Grade 9 (NQF level 1) equivalent qualification
  • No experience required
  • Knowledge of National Forestry Act 84 of 1998, National Veld, Fire Forestry Act 101 of 1998 (NVFFA) and Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Problem solving skills, Interpersonal skills
  • Good interpersonal relations skills
  • Ability to work long hours voluntarily
  • Ability to work individually and in a team
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure
  • Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict

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, spr ay 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 cutting s
  • 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

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms. S. Lubanga at 060 973 1792

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