Groundsman

Overview

Groundsman position at Bloemhof Dam maintaining grounds, structures and equipment, requiring an ABET certificate and basic gardening knowledge.

Requirements

• An ABET Certificate or relevant qualification.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Zero (0) to one (1) years of experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated and willingness to work, Ability to work under supervision, independently and in a team.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliance.
• Knowledge of lawn care process.
• Knowledge of pruning and trimming process and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of chemical use.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures for efficient machines.

Duties

• Perform routine relating to the maintenance of the structures and construction work.
• Move and load heavy equipment on government water scheme.
• Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such buildings fences and benches using hand and power tools.
• Do maintenance in the garden and other structures e.g.
• Dam wall, cutting grass, trimming trees, cleaning.
• Mix spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees spraying with round-up (chemical) and maintenance on the side of the road.
• Perform regular inspections on tools and report defaults.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots fountains, planters and other ground features.
• Maintain existing grounds/ gardens by caring for sod, plants and trees.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr. HS Van der Westhuizen Tel No: (051) 405 9000

Notes

Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRI agency. Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the post of Environmental Officer: Specialized Production with Ref No: 170726/02, which was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 dated 03 July 2026 with a closing date of 17 July 2026, has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS