Groundsman

Requirements

• An ABET certificate or relevant qualification.
• Certificate of working at heights will serve as an added advantage.
• Zero (0) to One (1) year relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of lawn care process.
• Knowledge of the pruning and trimming process and techniques.
• Knowledge of daily/weekly maintenance of garden equipment procedures for efficient machine / equipment performance.
• Basic knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices.
• Knowledge of paving, painting, and tiling.
• Must be physically fit to stand/walk long hours.
• Basic understanding of government legislations.

Duties

• Able to work with chemicals for gardening purposes and gardening equipment, (running blades and gardening utensils).
• Maintain flower beds by fertilising, irrigating, weeding, and pruning.
• Landscape maintenance, cutting of lawn areas with lawnmower / ride-on-tractor, trim with hand cutter or brush cutter.
• Cleaning and maintain grounds and repair tools and structure such as buildings, benches.
• Provide proper upkeep of sideways, driveways and parking lots and other related ground features.
• Repair minor equipment’s and other related asset.
• Assist with maintenance duties from time to time.
• Adhere to all OHS Act.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
• In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No:
• 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
• 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.