Are you a hard-working individual with a passion for maintaining clean and well-kept public spaces? The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is inviting applications for 12 Groundsman vacancies. This is a great opportunity for local residents seeking stable employment with the provincial government while contributing to the upkeep of community facilities and infrastructure.
About the Role
Groundsmen play a vital role in ensuring that public buildings, parks, and surrounding areas remain neat, safe, and welcoming for the public. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy outdoor work, are physically fit, and take pride in creating a clean and functional environment.
Successful candidates will join the Department as part of a dedicated team committed to service delivery and improving community infrastructure across Limpopo.
POSTS: GROUNDSMAN (X12 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE :
Mopani (X1 Post)
- Giyani Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/95 (X1 Post)
Capricorn: (X4 Posts)
- Mankweng Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/126 (X2 Posts)
- Molemole Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/127 (X1 Post)
- Blouberg Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/128 (X1 Post)
Waterberg: (X3 Posts)
- Thabazimbi Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/129 (X1 Post)
- Lephalale Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/130 (X1 Post)
- Modimolle Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/131 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune: (X4 Posts)
- Facilities Services Ref No: S.4/3/3/99 (X3 Posts)
- Fetakgomo Tubatse Ref No: S.4/3/3/99 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS :
- A qualification at NQF level 04 as recognised by SAQA.
Core And Process Competencies:
- Knowledge of: Cleaning equipment and safety.
- Health and safety measures.
- Working procedures in respect of working environment.
Skills:
- Basic Numeracy.
- Basic Interpersonal relationship.
- Basic literacy. Organising.
DUTIES :
- Maintain premises and surroundings: Clean premises and surroundings. Empty dirty bins.
- Maintain the garden: Watering the garden. Prune and trim flowers and trees. Mow the grass. Remove weeds and garden refuse. Apply insecticides. Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers.
- Maintain gardening equipments and tools: Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipments and tools. Repair minor defects of gardening equipments and tools.
- Keep gardening materials and equipment: Cleaning of machines and equipment’s after use. Request gardening materials.
APPLICATIONS :
Applicants should apply through the following website http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699.
Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani
Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa.
Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street.
Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani.
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What the Department Offers
- Permanent employment under the Public Service framework.
- Opportunities for skills development and workplace experience.
- A supportive working environment that values teamwork and community impact.
- Salary and benefits in line with government employment levels.
Why Apply?
This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to contribute to the growth and maintenance of Limpopo’s public spaces. Groundsmen are the unsung heroes who ensure government facilities remain safe, clean, and accessible for all communities.
If you are committed, reliable, and ready to serve your community through hands-on work, then this opportunity is tailored for you.
ENQUIRIES :
- For Capricorn: Ms Mothiba MM, Mr Seleka BN and Ms K Kganakga Tel No: (015) 287 5600
- For Waterberg: Ms MD Mokonyane, Ms Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027
- For Sekhukhune: Ms Makalela RC, Ms Mankge LJ and Mr Mathabatha MJ Tel No 015 636 8300/8330.
- For Mopani: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075
CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025 at 16h30
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