Groundsman
Eastern Cape Provincial Government
Bayworld Museum Posted 4 days ago Closes 23 Oct
Type
Full-time
Pay
R144 024 – R169 656 per year
Experience
Entry level
Work setup
On site
Category
Agriculture & Farming
About the job
35/09/2026 X2 POSTS)
Department: Eastern Cape Provincial Government
Centre: Bayworld Museum
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
Reference: DSRAC
DUTIES
Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and pathways around the museum. Water plants, remove weeds, prune shrubs and trees, mow grass, and sweep outdoor areas. Relocate plants and trees, remove garden refuse, and assist with care and pest control of the cycad collection. Clean paved surfaces using high- pressure equipment. Keep signage, benches, bins, storerooms, and public spaces neat and presentable. Care for gardening tools and equipment; detect and report malfunctioning tools or maintenance issues such as leaks or broken lights. Assist with moving and setting up exhibition materials, showcases, furniture, and display cases. Help with the construction, assembly, and maintenance of museum displays and exhibition structures under supervision. Provide cleaning services in exhibition rooms, workshops, and storage areas. Set up chairs, tables, and equipment for school visits, talks, and community events. Assist with venue preparation and clean-up before and after functions. Support caretakers and cleaners as required. Perform any other duties related to grounds and facility upkeep or general assistant work as assigned by the supervisor.
ENQUIRIES
V. Ketelo Tel No: (041) 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – [email protected]
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: [email protected]. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
NOTE
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.
What you need
Grade 8 certificate / ABET level 4 or NQF leve1 – 3 with no experience. The following will be an added advantage: experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or general assistant duties & exposure in the field. Must be able 133 to read and write. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated.