Groundsman Foreman (EPWP Program)

Overview

Supervise EPWP candidates and maintain hospital gardens, grounds, gutters, and windows at the Bellville Mobile Workshop in Cape Town.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
• Experience: Appropriate experience in maintenance of hospital gardens and grounds.
• Appropriate experience with cleaning of gutters, windows, and related duties.
• Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skilfully and safely.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labour.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Supervisory and management skills Computer literacy (MS Office & MS Excel).
• Sound problem-solving ability Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of gardening practices.
• Basic knowledge of handling garden tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.

Duties

• Assist in managing EPWP candidates within designated work areas.
• Supervise subordinate staff and ensure adherence to the code of conduct.
• Control and manage tools, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain hospital gardens and grounds, including cleaning of gutters and windows.
• Execute and monitor maintenance schedules.
• Conduct job assessments and identify material/tool requirements.
• Provide feedback to the EPWP Project Manager upon completion of tasks.
• Ensure work areas are clean after tasks are completed.
• Plan and prioritize projects based on urgency. -Ensure availability of required tools and materials before commencing work.
• Arrange weekly transport for EPWP candidates and project needs.
• Optimize use of materials and requisition accordingly.
• Provide in-house training on gardening equipment and tools.
• Stay updated on new techniques and materials.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr JP Louw Tel No: (021) 830-3771

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS