GROUNDSMAN SL2 X2

Thekwini TVET College; Durban; On-site; ZAR 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Thekwini TVET College is seeking a Groundsman for a 12-month contract based in Durban. The role involves maintaining college grounds, applying essential gardening techniques, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Ideal candidates should possess a Grade 10 certificate and have six months of relevant experience. Knowledge of gardening equipment and health safety procedures is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 (STD 8) certificate or school report required.
• Six months working experience in gardening is essential.
• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety Act procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds including cleaning and repairing tools and structures.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides as necessary.
• Ensure proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, and other features.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of gardening equipment

Knowledge of lawn care processes

Education

Grade 10 certificate or school report

Job description

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENTS: EXTERNAL

Thekwini TVET College invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the following contract post based in Durban.

Post: Groundsman SL2

Contract Duration: 12 months

Section: Skills Unit

Ref No: SKILLS 05/07/2025

Salary Notch: R138 486.00 PA (SL2) X2

Requirements:

• Grade 10 (STD 8) certificate or school report
• Six (6) months working experience in a garden.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of lawn care process.
• Knowledge of pruning and trimming of trees process and techniques. Basic understanding of the government legislation.
• Knowledge of chemical use / chemical product.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act procedures.
  
  

Key Results Areas:

• Cleaning and maintain grounds and repair tools and structures such as buildings, fences and benches using hand and power tools.
• Mix spray or spread fertilizer, 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, irrigate plants and lawns.
• Sweep parking lots, walkways, grounds.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 04 AUGUST 2025

To Be Included In The Application

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at (www.gov.za/document)), which must be completed in full, signed and dated by the applicant. On application, please submit only the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Please note certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from only the shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview and a Certificate of Service from your HR office signed by the Head of the Institution must be attached to prove experience.

Important

• It is the intention to promote representivity in the College through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of people with disabilities will receive preference
• Appointments will be in line with the College employment equity plan
• The College reserves the right not to make an appointment in these positions
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only
• All successful candidates will be subjected to qualifications verification before appointment
• Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date of advertisement should accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
  
  

Application Submission

Please apply through www.thekwini.edu.za

We do not accept hand delivered, emailed and/or posted applications; all applications must be done on the Thekwini TVET College website and upload all documents required as per advert.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. Vuyiswa Madonda 031 250 8400/408

NB: All applications to include ALL required documentation as listed above. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.