Jobs · Western Cape · Water and Sanitation
Groundsman
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Groundsman post (2 posts) maintaining grounds, vegetation, canals and access roads at a water scheme. Suits people with an ABET certificate or relevant qualification and little or no work experience.
- Duties include cutting grass and trees, applying herbicide, clearing canals, culverts and weirs, and filling potholes.
- Must have an ABET certificate or relevant qualification, and 0 to 1 year of work experience.
- Must hold a valid unexpired code B driver's licence.
- Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams and canals, and in confined spaces.
- The post is based at Voelvlei Scheme in the Western Cape. Candidates from the local area are preferred.
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Requirements
- An ABET certificate or relevant qualification.
- Zero (0) to one (1) year working experience.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired code B drivers’ licence.
- Added years of experience in performing manual work will be an added advantage.
- The following knowledge and competencies are required:
- Knowledge of working on various general work and handling equipment and appliances.
- Knowledge of gardening equipment including lawn care process and competencies are required (pruning and trimming process and techniques).
- Knowledge of chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product knowledge.
- Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
- Basic knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices.
- Basic understanding of Government legislation.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
- Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals, and in confined spaces.
- Must be able and willing to assist other schemes and maintenance teams when needed.
- Must be punctual, productive, and loyal.
- Good communication and interpersonal relations.
Duties
- Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences, and using hand tools.
- Cut vegetation and apply herbicide.
- Cut trees & grass at toe level on embankments. clear weeds and sand at bridges, channels, and suppers.
- Clear sand traps and long weirs.
- Remove debris inlets- outlets structure.
- Inspect and repair fences.
- Clear canal culverts.
- Fill & compact potholes on access road.
- Fill and compact holes on embankments.
- Remove debris deposits inside canal.
- Clean equipment.
- Report on broken machines and equipment.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Ms LCB Magalie Tel No: (023) 232 0426
Notes from the department
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 154 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/189: GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 131126/49 (X2 POSTS) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern SALARY: R144 024 per annum (Level 02) CENTRE: Voelvlei Scheme (Western Cape) REQUIREMENTS: An ABET certificate or relevant qualification. Zero (0) to one (1) year working experience. The disclosure of a valid unexpired code B drivers’ licence. Added years of experience in performing manual work will be an added advantage. The following knowledge and competencies are required: Knowledge of working on various general work and handling equipment and appliances. Knowledge of gardening equipment including lawn care process and competencies are required (pruning and trimming process and techniques). Knowledge of chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product knowledge. Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance. Basic knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Knowledge of health and safety procedures. Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices. Basic understanding of Government legislation. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals, and in confined spaces. Must be able and willing to assist other schemes and maintenance teams when needed. Must be punctual, productive, and loyal. Good communication and interpersonal relations. DUTIES: Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences, and using hand tools. Cut vegetation and apply herbicide. Cut trees & grass at toe level on embankments. clear weeds and sand at bridges, channels, and suppers. Clear sand traps and long weirs. Remove debris inlets- outlets structure. Inspect and repair fences. Clear canal culverts. Fill & compact potholes on access road. Fill and compact holes on embankments. Remove debris deposits inside canal. Clean equipment. Report on broken machines and equipment. ENQUIRIES: Ms LCB Magalie Tel No: (023) 232 0426 NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.