The Limpopo Department of Social Development is welcoming applications for ten (10) Groundsman positions to support facility operations across the province. Groundsmen are critical members of the support services team, responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments at department offices, care facilities, and outreach centres. These roles are ideal for candidates with good stamina, a strong work ethic, and pride in outdoor property upkeep.
Importance of the Role
While often overlooked, grounds maintenance is a backbone of public service environments. Groundsmen help foster safe, hygienic, and pleasant surroundings—from well‑trimmed lawns at social care centres to tidy public office grounds—contributing significantly to the Department’s image and service delivery standard.
Benefits & Career Prospects
These permanent-entry positions offer:
- A government salary package based on entry‑level pay scales
- The stability and benefits associated with public service—leave, pension, medical aid allowances
- Opportunity for future upskilling or promotion into higher general or maintenance roles
Applicants seeking steady employment in a role combining outdoor work, community service, and routine responsibility will find this highly suitable.
POSTS: GROUNDSMAN/WOMAN (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE :
Capricorn District: (X2 Posts)
- Mankweng Ref No: DSD/2025/147 (X1 Post)
- Mafefe Ref No: DSD/2025/148 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District: (X2 Posts)
- Phagameng Ref No: DSD/2025/149 (X1 Post)
- Bela-Bela Ref No: DSD/2025/150 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune District: (X2 Posts)
- Fetakgomo Ref No: DSD/2025/151 (X1 Post)
- Makhuduthamaga Ref No: DSD/2025/152 (X1 Post)
Vhembe District: (X2 Posts)
- Musina One Stop Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/153 (X1 Post)
- Tshitale One Stop Centre Ref No: DSD/2025/154 (X1 Post)
Mopani District (X2 Posts)
- Gawula Ref No: DSD/2025/155 (X1 Post)
- Namakgale Ref No: DSD/2025/156 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS :
- Junior Certificate or STD 08/Grade 10/ AET / ABET or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to read and write.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Infection control. Garden materials.
- Occupational health and safety act.
- White paper on transformation in the public services.
- Good communication skills. Interpersonal skills.
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 equipment and tools: Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools; Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools.
- Keep gardening materials and equipment: Cleaning or machines and equipment’s after use; Request gardening materials.
APPLICATIONS :
Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://www.dsd.limpopo,gov,za/?q=node/12 however, hand-delivered applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form
Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre and Mavambe Secure Care Centre: Applications should be directed to Acting Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30.
Polokwane Welfare Complex: Applications should be directed Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane.
Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 34 Hans Van Rensburg Polokwane.
Sekhukhune District/Tubatse CYCC: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building Lebowakgomo.
Vhembe/Thohoyandou CYCC/Mtsetweni CYCC: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou.
Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle.
Mopani District/Irish House: The District Director, Private Bag X9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826.
DOWNLOAD THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES ADVERT HERE
Tips to Strengthen Your Application
- Keep your CV concise and focused on relevant physical work, groundskeeping, or gardening experiences
- Provide referees or letters verifying punctuality, reliability, and ability to work outdoors
- Double‑check that ID and certificate copies are properly certified
- Confirm whether you need to submit applications regionally or centrally—allow enough delivery time
If you’re a resident of Limpopo with a willingness to work outdoors and contribute to the upkeep of public facilities, this opens doors to stable government employment. Be sure to apply on time with a complete and accurate application to boost your chances.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake Tel No: (015) 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
CLOSING DATE : 01 August 2025 at 16h00.
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