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GROUNDSMAN (X8 POSTS)

Department of Transport · limpopo

Salary band

R 144 024

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

DOT 229/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Transport

Location

Ladysmith Region: Cost Centre, Newcastle Ref No: DOT 229/2026 (X1 Post) Ladysmith Regional Office Ref No: DOT 230/2026 (X1 Post) Cost Centre, Estcourt Ref No: DOT 231/2026 (X6 Posts)

Salary

R144 024 per annum (Level 02)

Requirements

AET Level 4 / Grade 9. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques. Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations. Ability to handle a range of horticultural machinery, powered hand tools and appliances. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Friendly personality with excellent interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate should be punctual, reliable, responsible, teamwork orientated, honest and have integrity.

Duties

Maintain premises and surroundings: Clean premises and surroundings. Empty dirt bins. Maintain the garden: Watering the garden. Prune and trim flowers and trees. Mow the grass. Remove weeds and garden refuse. Apply insecticides. Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers. Maintain gardening equipment and tools: Detect and report malfunctioning of garden equipment and tools. Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools.

Enquiries

Ms XG Nxumalo Tel No: (036) 638 4400

Notes

It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. 199

Closing Date

18 September 2026 @ 16H00. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.

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Requirements

·AET Level 4 / Grade 9
·Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
·Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations
·Ability to handle a range of horticultural machinery, powered hand tools and appliances
·Good communication skills, both written and verbal
·Basic literacy and numeracy skills
·Friendly personality with excellent interpersonal skills
·The ideal candidate should be punctual, reliable, responsible, teamwork orientated, honest and have integrity

Key Duties

·Maintain premises and surroundings: Clean premises and surroundings
·Empty dirt bins
·Maintain the garden: Watering the garden
·Prune and trim flowers and trees
·Mow the grass
·Remove weeds and garden refuse
·Apply insecticides
·Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers
·Maintain gardening equipment and tools: Detect and report malfunctioning of garden equipment and tools
·Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sechele.o@dbe.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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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.

When does the GROUNDSMAN (X8 POSTS) application close?+

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