SAPS Garden Worker Vacancies 2026 โ 2 Posts Available โ Apply Before 17 July 2026
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting applications for 2 Garden Worker positions within the Division: Operational Response Service (ORS). These entry-level government posts are suitable for candidates with Grade 9 (ABET Level 4 / NQF Level 1) who are passionate about gardening, landscaping and maintaining government facilities.
Department: South African Police Service (SAPS)
Division: Operational Response Service (ORS)
Position: Garden Worker
Total Posts: 2
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Available Garden Worker Posts
| Centre | Reference Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Border Policing: Durban Harbour K9, Salmon Grove (Durban) | ORS90/2026 | 1 |
| National Intervention Unit, Bon Accord, Pretoria | ORS91/2026 | 1 |
Salary
R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
-ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 / Standard 7 / NQF Level 1 qualification.
-South African citizenship.
-Ability to communicate in English and one other official language.
-Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
-Ability to read and write.
-Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.
-Understanding of handling cleaning materials and detergents.
-Ability to operate basic gardening machines and equipment.
-Good interpersonal and communication skills.
-Willingness to work extended hours when operationally required.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Cultivating and maintaining gardens and landscaped areas.
- Preparing soil for planting flowers, shrubs and plants.
- Watering, fertilising, pruning and weeding flower beds.
- Mowing lawns and trimming grass edges.
- Irrigating lawns and maintaining healthy vegetation.
- Loading and unloading gardening equipment and materials.
- Removing refuse and garden waste from SAPS premises.
- Loading refuse onto vehicles for disposal.
- Maintaining clean, safe and neat surroundings.
- Assisting with general grounds maintenance duties.
Skills and Competencies
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- Basic gardening and landscaping knowledge.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physical fitness for manual outdoor work.
- Good organisational skills.
- Reliability and honesty.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully.
๐ฅ HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
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