Groundsman/Groundswoman ( Garden Maintenance Worker)

Description :

POST NO.37

Locations & References:

  • Capricorn District: Mankweng (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/147], Mafefe (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/148]

  • Waterberg District: Phagameng (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/149], Bela-Bela (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/150]

  • Sekhukhune District: Fetakgomo (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/151], Makhuduthamaga (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/152]

  • Vhembe District: Musina One Stop Centre (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/153], Tshitale One Stop Centre (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/154]

  • Mopani District: Gawula (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/155], Namakgale (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/156]

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Junior Certificate / STD 08 / Grade 10 / AET / ABET or equivalent

  • Basic literacy skills (ability to read and write)

 

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Understanding of Batho Pele Principles

  • Knowledge of infection control measures

  • Familiarity with garden materials and tools

  • Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety Act

  • Knowledge of White Paper on transformation in public services

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain premises and surroundings, including cleaning and emptying bins

  • Maintain gardens: watering plants, pruning and trimming flowers and trees, mowing grass, removing weeds and garden refuse, applying insecticides, cultivating soil for trees and flowers

  • Maintain gardening equipment and tools: detect and report malfunctions, perform minor repairs

  • Keep gardening materials and equipment clean and in good order after use

  • Request necessary gardening materials as needed

Description :

Application Instructions (As per Departmental Circular No. 28 of 2025):

  • Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, which can be downloaded below.

  • Submit applications online or hand-deliver to addresses provided in Annexure B of the circular.

  • Do not submit certified copies of documents now. Your application must include:

    • Fully completed and signed Z83 form

    • Detailed and updated CV

  • Certified documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only.

  • Closing Date: 01 August 2025 at 16h00

  • All shortlisted candidates will undergo:

    • A practical exercise

    • An integrity/ethical conduct assessment

    • Security clearance (vetting)

  • For general enquiries, contact:
    Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr QLM Mogotlane / Ms MR Semake at 015 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434

Company: Limpopo Department of Social Development

Location: Capricorn , Waterberg, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Mopani Districts

Salary: R138,486 per annum

Posted at: July 21, 2025, 7:23 a.m.

Deadline: 01 August 2025

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