DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Salary band
R 144 024
Closing date
24 July 2026
Reference
2026/278
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Department
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Location
Bloemfontein Regional Office (Kestell Magistrate Court)
Salary
R144 024 per annum
Requirements
A minimum of ABET level 04/Grade 09. No experience required. A minimum of Grade 10. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge: Knowledge of Garden maintenance practices Operating horticultural equipment Occupational health and safety Skills. Operation of machinery, Interpersonal skills, Basic literacy, technical skills, Planning and organising, Accuracy, Effective communication.
Duties
Mowing of lawn areas, both developed and veld grass areas. Watering of plants and avoiding plants dying of malpractice. Keep flower and shrub beds weed free cultivated and well maintained; Pruning dead flower heads of plants in bed, fertilizing lawn and plant beds; Planting of new mother stock material in the area; Assisting in plant propagation area; Sweep and rake hard surfaces in responsibility area; Upholding good conduct at all times; Cleaning of restrooms allocated to DPW as per schedule.
Enquiries
Ms N Nketsha Tel No: (051) 408 7345
Notes
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the NEW Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position. OTHER POSTS
Closing Date
24 July 2026
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This vacancy is within DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 144 024. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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