Closing Date: 14 July 2023 @16:00
Location: Various Locations
Salary: R10 447pm
The Department of Defence is seeking 20 dedicated and skilled individuals to join their team as Groundsmen(Gardeners). As a Groundsman, you will play a vital role in maintaining the grounds and outdoor spaces of our facilities. This is an opportunity to contribute to the overall functionality and appearance of our premises, ensuring a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for our personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining grounds: Perform routine maintenance tasks to upkeep the grounds, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and pruning trees and shrubs.
- Operating equipment: Ability to operate various equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and other groundskeeping machinery.
- Landscaping: Assist in landscaping projects, including planting and maintaining flowerbeds, installing irrigation systems, and maintaining pathways.
- Waste management: Ensure proper disposal of waste and debris from the grounds.
- General maintenance: Assist with general maintenance tasks as assigned, including painting, repairing fences, and maintaining equipment.
Requirements:
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- ABET 1-4 (Grade 3-9) or equivalent: Possess a basic education qualification.
- Special requirements (skills needed): The applicant must be able to operate equipment used in grounds maintenance.
- Physical fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Attention to detail: Meticulousness in maintaining and caring for the grounds to achieve a high standard of cleanliness and attractiveness.
- Team player: Willingness to collaborate with other team members and follow instructions.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department office or on the DPSA website: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Please complete the form accurately and attach all relevant supporting documents.
GROUNDSMAN REF NO: DI/22/21/23/03 (X3 POSTS)
ENQUIRIES : S/Sgt Mukwebo Tel No: (012) 315-0909.or WO1 Y.D. Dyers Tel No: (012) 315-
0959
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Defence Intelligence College (SADIC), Private Bag
X3003, Monument Park, 0105. (208 Johann Rissik Drive, Waterkloof Ridge)
GROUNDSMAN REF NO: SFHQ/21/21/23/03 (X3 POSTS)
ENQUIRIES : Maj S.D. Mabaya Tel No: 012 674 5822 or WO2 L.J. Thubakgale Tel No: (012)
674 5845
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Special Forces Headquarters, Private Bag X888,
Pretoria, 0001.
GROUNDSMAN REF NO: SFHQ/21/21/23/11 (X6 POSTS)
ENQUIRIES : Warrant Officer Class 1 L. Fourie or Ms H.A. Baloyi Tel No: (015) 780 461018
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, 5 Special Forces Regiment, Private Bag X 01029,
Phalaborwa, 1390.
GROUNDSMAN REF NO SFHQ/21/21/23/12 (X3 POSTS)
ENQUIRIES : 2 Lt E.O. Maselwane Tel No: (012) 529 1766 or S Sgt F.C. Magata Tel No:
(012) 529 1742
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Special Forces School, Private Bag X6, Pretoria,
0120.
GROUNDSMAN REF NO SFHQ/21/21/23/18 (X2 POSTS)
ENQUIRIES : Capt K.O. Bulannga Tel No: (012) 529 1434/38 or WO2 M.J. Tladi.
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Special Forces Supply Unit, Private bag x3, Pyramid
0120 or hand delivered at SFSU (Wallmansthal).
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of 14 July 2023 @16:00.
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
If you are passionate about groundskeeping, take pride in maintaining outdoor spaces, and want to contribute to the Department of Defence’s mission, we encourage you to apply for this position. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The Department of Defence is an equal opportunity employer. All applications from all qualified individuals are welcomed, including those from historically disadvantaged groups.