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Groundsman
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Groundsman post at Bayworld Museum, looking after gardens, lawns, trees and grounds, plus general assistant work. Suits people with no experience who have Grade 8 or ABET level 4.
- Main duties: maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and pathways; water plants, mow grass, prune shrubs and remove weeds.
- Also helps with the cycad collection, cleaning paved areas, and setting up chairs, tables and exhibition materials.
- Must have a Grade 8 certificate, ABET level 4, or NQF level 1 to 3, and be able to read and write.
- No experience is required. Experience in gardening or grounds maintenance is an added advantage.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and self-motivation, are required.
- The post is at Bayworld Museum, Gqeberha. The salary is R144 024 to R169 656 per year (Level 02, all-inclusive).
- Closing date and application method are not stated; enquiries go to V. Ketelo on (041) 584 0650 or recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za.
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Requirements
- Grade 8 certificate / ABET level 4 or NQF leve1 – 3 with no experience.
- The following will be an added advantage: experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or general assistant duties & exposure in the field.
- Must be able to read and write.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated.
Duties
- Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and pathways around the museum.
- Water plants, remove weeds, prune shrubs and trees, mow grass, and sweep outdoor areas.
- Relocate plants and trees, remove garden refuse, and assist with care and pest control of the cycad collection.
- Clean paved surfaces using high- pressure equipment.
- Keep signage, benches, bins, storerooms, and public spaces neat and presentable.
- Care for gardening tools and equipment; detect and report malfunctioning tools or maintenance issues such as leaks or broken lights.
- Assist with moving and setting up exhibition materials, showcases, furniture, and display cases.
- Help with the construction, assembly, and maintenance of museum displays and exhibition structures under supervision.
- Provide cleaning services in exhibition rooms, workshops, and storage areas.
- Set up chairs, tables, and equipment for school visits, talks, and community events.
- Assist with venue preparation and clean-up before and after functions.
- Support caretakers and cleaners as required.
- Perform any other duties related to grounds and facility upkeep or general assistant work as assigned by the supervisor.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant Centre: Head Office: Qonce Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel: 043 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605 OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Amathole Museum: Qonce Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. O. Ngambu-Mabandla: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Joe Gqabi District: Attention Mr. P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie / Ms. Fiki: 051 492 4806 Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai. Through the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
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Enquiries
V. Ketelo Tel No: (041) 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
Notes from the department
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 133 · open the PDF
POST 36/150: GROUNDSMAN REF NO: DSRAC 35/09/2026 X2 POSTS) SALARY: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02), (an all-inclusive remuneration) CENTRE: Bayworld Museum REQUIREMENTS: Grade 8 certificate / ABET level 4 or NQF leve1 – 3 with no experience. The following will be an added advantage: experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or general assistant duties & exposure in the field. Must be able to read and write. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated. DUTIES: Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and pathways around the museum. Water plants, remove weeds, prune shrubs and trees, mow grass, and sweep outdoor areas. Relocate plants and trees, remove garden refuse, and assist with care and pest control of the cycad collection. Clean paved surfaces using high- pressure equipment. Keep signage, benches, bins, storerooms, and public spaces neat and presentable. Care for gardening tools and equipment; detect and report malfunctioning tools or maintenance issues such as leaks or broken lights. Assist with moving and setting up exhibition materials, showcases, furniture, and display cases. Help with the construction, assembly, and maintenance of museum displays and exhibition structures under supervision. Provide cleaning services in exhibition rooms, workshops, and storage areas. Set up chairs, tables, and equipment for school visits, talks, and community events. Assist with venue preparation and clean-up before and after functions. Support caretakers and cleaners as required. Perform any other duties related to grounds and facility upkeep or general assistant work as assigned by the supervisor. ENQUIRIES: V. Ketelo Tel No: (041) 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za NOTE: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.