Groundman

Closing date: 24 Jul 2026
Department: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/278

Salary: R144 024 per annum

Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office (Kestell Magistrate Court)

Requirements

A minimum of ABET level 04/Grade 09.
No experience required.
A minimum of Grade 10.
Good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge: Knowledge of Garden maintenance practices Operating horticultural equipment Occupational health and safety Skills.
Operation of machinery, Interpersonal skills, Basic literacy, technical skills, Planning and organising, Accuracy, Effective communication.

Duties

Mowing of lawn areas, both developed and veld grass areas.
Watering of plants and avoiding plants dying of malpractice.
Keep flower and shrub beds weed free cultivated and well maintained; Pruning dead flower heads of plants in bed, fertilizing lawn and plant beds; Planting of new mother stock material in the area; Assisting in plant propagation area; Sweep and rake hard surfaces in responsibility area; Upholding good conduct at all times; Cleaning of restrooms
allocated to DPW as per schedule.

Enquiries

Ms N Nketsha Tel No: (051) 408 7345

Applications

For Bloemfontein: Email to: RecruitBLOEM26-27@dpw.gov.za

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