Department of Water & Sanitation is looking for unemployed candidates to apply for their Groundsman Vacancies.
Closing date: 07 November 2025
- POST 39/98 : GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 071125/18
- SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
- CENTRE : Voelvlei Scheme (Western Cape)
Department of Water & Sanitation Groundsman Vacancies
Requirements
An ABET Certificate or relevant qualification. Zero – one (1) year working experience. 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. Daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance. Basic knowledge in supporting water utilization 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. Be punctual, productive, and loyal
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following Key Performance Areas: Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences, and benches using hand and power tools. Mix, spray, or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features. Maintain existing grounds/gardens by caring for sod, plants, and trees. Rake and mulch leaves and irrigate plants and lawns. Sweep parking lots, walkways, and grounds; clean buildings by sweeping, washing floors, and cleaning windows. Perform routine maintenance on equipment, repair minor damages, and refer major repairs to service providers. Maintain accurate records, such as job cards and equipment repair logs. Conduct inspections and report defects, such as cracks in structures, holes in embankments, and stagnant water.
ENQUIRIES
Ms MA Lepota at Tel No: 071 861 5581
APPLICATIONS
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
NOTE
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.