If you’re looking to build a career in public service, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) offers an exciting opportunity through its Groundsman vacancies. These positions are ideal for hardworking individuals who take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept outdoor environments. As South Africa’s education landscape continues to grow, support staff such as groundsmen play a crucial role in ensuring institutions remain functional, welcoming, and conducive to learning.
What is a Groundsman?
A Groundsman is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of outdoor spaces, gardens, walkways, and general landscaping at DHET campuses, including TVET colleges and skills training centres. Duties may include cutting grass, pruning trees, watering plants, removing litter, maintaining flower beds, and ensuring that all tools and garden machinery are properly stored and cared for.
This role is physically demanding, but incredibly rewarding for those who enjoy working outdoors and contributing to the public good. Groundsmen are also essential in maintaining the professional appearance of educational institutions and ensuring safety across campuses.
POSTS: GROUNDSMAN (X9 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02), (plus benefits)
CENTRE :
- Central Office Ref No: GSC61/2025 (X1 Post)
- Ermelo Campus Ref No: GSC62/2025 (X1 Post)
- Standerton Campus Ref No: GSC63/2025 (X2 Posts)
- Evander Campus Ref No: GSC64/2025 (X3 Posts)
- Sibanesetfu Campus Ref No: GSC65/2025 (X1 Post)
- Balfour Campus Ref No: GSC66/2025 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS :
- Grade 10 Certificate (Standard 8).
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of repetitive tasks,
- Knowledge of facilities policies,
- Knowledge of relevant, legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures,
- Knowledge of hygiene, Storage requirement.
Skills:
- Knowledge of repetitive tasks, Knowledge of facilities policies,
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and procedures,
- Knowledge of hygiene, Storage requirement, Basic maintenance skills,
- The ability, health and energy to perform strenuous tasks that require hard physical labour,
- Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES :
- Maintain premises and surroundings, Clean premises, surroundings and empty dirt bins.
- Maintain the garden, Watering the garden, Prune and trim flowers and trees,
- Mow the grass, Remove weeds and garden refuse, apply insecticides and cultivate the soil for trees and flowers,
- Maintain gardening equipment and tools,
- Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools.
- Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools,
- Wash college vehicles,
- Loading, off-loading and movement of goods, stock and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Mr BJ Dlongolo Tel No: (017) 712 9040
APPLICATIONS :
The Acting Human Resource Manager; Gert Sibande TVET College; P. O. Box 3475; Standerton, 2430, email: applications@gscollege.edu.za or Hand delivered to: 18a Beyers Naude Street, Standerton, 2430.
NOTE :
Applicants must submit a fully completed and officially signed New Z83 form and a comprehensive CV when applying for a post, at least three contactable work- related references. Candidates will be contacted to submit originally certified copies of all qualification before an interview, including academic records, ID document and valid driver’s licence not older than 6 months, if drivers licence is required in terms of the requirements of the post. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Applicants should submit separate Z83 and CV where more than one post is applied for. Selected candidates will be subjected to vetting process and personnel suitability check in terms of minimum information security standard. The College reserves the right to verify any information received in applications. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Submission of fraudulent documentation and canvassing or College staff will immediately disqualify the candidate. Should you not receive any response from us within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Post reference number should be indicated on the application.
CLOSING DATE : 04 July 2025 (at 13h00 sharp)
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The DHET Groundsman vacancies represent more than just employment—they offer an entry point into South Africa’s public service system. If you are passionate about keeping environments neat and welcoming, and you’re ready to contribute to the mission of delivering quality education, this could be your path forward. Don’t miss your chance to apply for these essential and fulfilling roles.
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