Groundsman at Department of Water and Sanitation

Center: Voelvlei Scheme (Western Cape)

Requirements

• An ABET Certificate or relevant qualification.
• Zero to one (1) year of working experience.
• Added years of experience in performing manual work will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and competencies required:
• Knowledge of working on various general work and handling equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of gardening equipment, including lawn care processes and competencies (pruning and trimming processes and techniques).
• Knowledge of chemical use (dilution/mix) and chemical product knowledge.
• Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
• Basic knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource strategy.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices.
• Basic understanding of government legislation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals, and in confined spaces.
• Must be able and willing to assist other schemes and maintenance teams when needed.
• Must be punctual, productive, and loyal.

Duties

• Clean and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences, and benches using hand and power tools.
• Mix, spray, or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other ground features.
• Maintain existing grounds/gardens by caring for sod, plants, and trees.
• Rake and mulch leaves and irrigate plants and lawns.
• Sweep parking lots, walkways, and grounds; clean buildings by sweeping, washing floors, and cleaning windows.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, repair minor damages, and refer major repairs to service providers.
• Maintain accurate records, such as job cards and equipment repair logs.
• Conduct inspections and report defects, such as cracks in structures, holes in embankments, and stagnant water.

Application Closing Date: 7 November 2025, 4:30 PM