Groundsman (X3 Posts)

Reference number: 240726/10

Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)

Centre: Orange Vaal Free State: Bloemhof Dam

An ABET Certificate or relevant qualification.
Must be able to read and write.
Zero (0) to one (1) years of experience.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated and willingness to work, Ability to work under supervision, independently and in a team.
Work overtime when necessary.
Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliance.
Knowledge of lawn care process.
Knowledge of pruning and trimming process and techniques.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Knowledge of chemical use.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures for efficient machines.

Perform routine relating to the maintenance of the structures and construction work.
Move and load heavy equipment on government water scheme.
Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such buildings fences and benches using hand and power tools.
Do maintenance in the garden and other structures e.g.
Dam wall, cutting grass, trimming trees, cleaning.
Mix spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees spraying with round-up (chemical) and maintenance on the side of the
road.
Perform regular inspections on tools and report defaults.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots fountains, planters and other ground features.
Maintain existing grounds/ gardens by caring for sod, plants and trees.

Mr. HS Van der Westhuizen Tel No: (051) 405 9000

All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/