Groundman

Closing date: 17 Jul 2026
Department: Department of Defence
Opportunity expired: Applications for this DPSA vacancy have closed on 17 Jul 2026. This page is kept live for reference and to help applicants find similar current opportunities.

Reference number: NAVAL/20/23/26/36

Salary: R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02)

Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: SAS Saldanha, Saldanha Military Base, Saldanha

Requirements

A minimum of ABET qualification.
No experience required.
Special requirements (Skills needed): Exposure to gardening would be an advantage.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English.
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety.
Must have physical strength to move materials and equipment.
Sound knowledge of plants and garden equipment.
Gardening skills and ability to work in a team.
Ability to handle hand tools.

Duties

Maintain cleanliness of outside terrains.
Prepare soil for planting.
Maintenance of trees, flowers, shrubs and grass in gardens.
Removal of alien vegetation.
Plant flowers, trees and shrubs.
Water lawns, landscapes and gardens.
Monitor and maintain plant health.
Ensure proper upkeep of sidewalks, parking lots, fountains, fences, planters and benches as well as grounds keeping
equipment.
Remove refuse.
Practice pest control.
Assist preparing grounds for functions and parades.
Handle and maintain basic light machinery, rotary mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, lawnmowers, pole
pruners, hand tools etc.
Check serviceability of equipment and machinery and report defects.

Enquiries

WO1 S. Mdawe Tel No: (022) 702 3630

Applications

Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995 or hand delivered
to Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street,
Simon’s Town, or email to psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

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