Groundsmen (22 Positions) โ Department of Defence (Multiple Units) โ Apply by 21 November 2025
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 โ Level 02 (Permanent)
Salary: R138 486 โ R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
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.
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.
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.
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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