Groundsman

In brief

**Overview** This is an editorial rewrite of a job description for a Groundsman position within the Department Of Water And Sanitation (DWS), under the Corporate Support Services branch, specifically within the Auxiliary Services Directorate of Facilities Management. The role is based at the Roodeplaat Training Centre in Pretoria and offers a salary of R144,024 per annum (Level 02). The reference number for this role is 131126/48. **What you will do** The Groundsman will be responsible for working with chemicals and various gardening equipment, including running blades and gardening utensils. Key duties involve maintaining flower beds through fertilising, irrigating, weeding, and pruning, as well as landscape maintenance such as cutting lawns with a lawnmower/ride-on-tractor and trimming with hand or brush cutters. The role also includes cleaning and maintaining grounds, repairing tools and structures (like buildings and benches), and ensuring the upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and other ground features. Minor equipment and asset repair, assisting with general maintenance duties, and adherence to all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act regulations are also part of the responsibilities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with an ABET certificate or a relevant qualification, who possess between zero to one year of relevant working experience. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, capable of long hours of standing and walking, and have a good understanding of various gardening practices, including lawn care, pruning, trimming, and the maintenance of garden equipment. Knowledge of health and safety procedures, basic water utilization, paving, painting, tiling, and government legislations is also required. Candidates with a certificate of working at heights will have an added advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-131126-48 Source: govpage

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