Groundsman

Branch: Corporate Support Services CD: Auxiliary Services Dir: Facilities Management Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Roodeplaat Training Centre (Pretoria) Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02) Reference: 131126/48 DUTIES Able to work with chemicals for gardening purposes and gardening equipment, (running blades and gardening utensils). Maintain flower beds by fertilising, irrigating, weeding, and pruning. Landscape maintenance, cutting of lawn areas with lawnmower / ride-on-tractor, trim with hand cutter or brush cutter. Cleaning and maintain grounds and repair tools and structure such as buildings, benches. Provide proper upkeep of sideways, driveways and parking lots and other related ground features. Repair minor equipment’s and other 153 related asset. Assist with maintenance duties from time to time. Adhere to all OHS Act. ENQUIRIES Mr L Skosana Tel No: (012) 943 3303 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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 and 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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 note that the posts of Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services Ref No: 301026/19 and Personal Assistant Ref No: 301026/38, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 16 October 2026, have been withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An ABET certificate or relevant qualification. Certificate of working at heights will serve as an added advantage. Zero (0) to One (1) year relevant working experience. Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliances. Knowledge of lawn care process. Knowledge of the pruning and trimming process and techniques. Knowledge of daily/weekly maintenance of garden equipment procedures for efficient machine / equipment performance. Basic knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource. Knowledge of health and safety procedures. Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices. Knowledge of paving, painting, and tiling. Must be physically fit to stand/walk long hours. Basic understanding of government legislations.