The Department of Defence is hiring and invites candidates to apply for Groundsman vacancy.
Closing date: 22 December 2025
The Department of Defence is hiring Groundsman
GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 9SAIBN/03/45/25/08
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: 9 South African Infantry Battalion, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of ABET qualification. No previous work experience needed.
Special requirements (Skills needed): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Basic knowledge of health and safety. Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it. Knowledge of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment. Ability to operate cleaning machines. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to work in team and individually. Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Perform cleaning duties. Working relations with others. Endurance, consequent, punctual, loyalty, integrity and practical. Knowledge of gardening and maintenance of equipment.
DUTIES: Cultivate garden areas. Maintain general appearance of shooting range and immediate surroundings. Assist with maintenance on shooting related equipment and facilities. Prepare soil for the planting of plants. Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning. Mow lawns and cut edges. Load and unload various articles and equipment needed on the grounds. Irrigate lawns. Remove refuge from the terrain. Load refuge on the truck for transformation to refuge dumps or burn refuge. Maintain neatness of unit areas. Properly maintained equipment save and secure. Apply OHS measures where required.
ENQUIRIES: Capt P.S. Bam Tel No: (021) 787 6155
APPLICATIONS:
Department of Defence, SA Army, 9 SAI Bn Private Bag X4, Eersterivier, 7103 or may be hand delivered to Spine Road, Ext 29 Eersterivier or email to Chaney.Bailey@dod.mil.za
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