Job Opportunity:

Location: Pretoria (Sebokeng Complex; Army Armour Formation HQ; Wonderboom); Thaba Tshwane (JSB Garrison); Phalaborwa (7 SAI Bn); Cape Town (9 SAI Bn); Kimberley (ASB Kimberley); Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha (ASB Eastern Cape); Nelspruit/Mbombela (ASB Mpumalanga)
Closing Date: 21 November 2025
Position Type: Public Service – Level 02 (Permanent)
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)

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Overview

The Department of Defence (DoD) is recruiting Groundsmen across multiple bases. Successful candidates will maintain gardens, grounds and external facilities to a clean, safe and presentable standard, supporting parades/events and applying OHS measures at all times. Minimum ABET and no experience required.

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Key Responsibilities

–Grounds maintenance: mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilising, watering and plant health monitoring.

–Garden development: soil preparation; planting trees, shrubs and flowers; removal of alien vegetation.

–Upkeep of external areas: sidewalks, parking lots, fences, planters, benches, fountains and parade grounds.

–Equipment care: safe operation and basic care of mowers, trimmers/brush cutters, blowers, chainsaws, pole pruners and hand tools; report defects.

–Waste management & hygiene: daily refuse removal; maintain neatness and cleanliness; support event/ parade preparations.

–Safety: apply OHS measures and safe work practices at all times.

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Requirements & Skills

–Minimum: ABET (Grade 9).

–Experience: Not required.

• Know-how/Attributes:
  • Basic English verbal communication; basic numeracy & literacy.
  • Knowledge of health & safety and safe tool/equipment handling.
  • Physical ability to move materials/equipment and perform manual tasks.
  • Gardening basics and use of grounds/cleaning machinery (training provided).
  • Teamwork and ability to work independently; punctual, disciplined, neat.

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Employment Equity

The DoD intends to promote equity (race, gender and disability) in line with its Employment Equity Plan and numeric targets.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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