Groundsman/Groundswoman ( Garden Maintenance Worker)
Description :
POST NO.37
Locations & References:
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Capricorn District: Mankweng (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/147], Mafefe (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/148]
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Waterberg District: Phagameng (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/149], Bela-Bela (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/150]
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Sekhukhune District: Fetakgomo (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/151], Makhuduthamaga (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/152]
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Vhembe District: Musina One Stop Centre (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/153], Tshitale One Stop Centre (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/154]
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Mopani District: Gawula (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/155], Namakgale (1) [Ref: DSD/2025/156]
Minimum Requirements:
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Junior Certificate / STD 08 / Grade 10 / AET / ABET or equivalent
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Basic literacy skills (ability to read and write)
Knowledge and Skills:
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Understanding of Batho Pele Principles
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Knowledge of infection control measures
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Familiarity with garden materials and tools
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Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Knowledge of White Paper on transformation in public services
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain premises and surroundings, including cleaning and emptying bins
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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
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Maintain gardening equipment and tools: detect and report malfunctions, perform minor repairs
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Keep gardening materials and equipment clean and in good order after use
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Request necessary gardening materials as needed
Description :
Application Instructions (As per Departmental Circular No. 28 of 2025):
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Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, which can be downloaded below.
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Submit applications online or hand-deliver to addresses provided in Annexure B of the circular.
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Do not submit certified copies of documents now. Your application must include:
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Fully completed and signed Z83 form
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Detailed and updated CV
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Certified documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only.
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Closing Date: 01 August 2025 at 16h00
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All shortlisted candidates will undergo:
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A practical exercise
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An integrity/ethical conduct assessment
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Security clearance (vetting)
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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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