Groundsman (Southern Corridor)

Dream job Link; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Community Safety is seeking a Groundsman to maintain grounds, gardens and outdoor facilities in the Southern Corridor, keeping public spaces clean and well presented.

Duties include mowing lawns, pruning trees, trimming hedges, watering plants, and caring for gardening tools and equipment; safety and site neatness are essential.

Entry‑level post; ABET qualification and no criminal record required. Public service benefits apply. Closing date: 09 November 2026.

Qualifications

• ABET qualification (Grade 7–9 literacy equivalent).
• No prior work experience is required. Entry‑level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Must have no criminal record or pending cases; vetting will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall cleanliness and neat appearance of departmental premises, yards, and walkways.
• Mow lawns, prune trees, trim hedges, water plants, and care for gardening tools and equipment.
• Ensure safety, health, and security awareness in the outdoor environment.

Skills

Work Ethic & Stamina

Reliability & Honesty

Safety & Tool Discipline

Education

ABET (Grade 7-9)

Job description

Employer: Gauteng Department of Community Safety

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Reference Number: refs/056950

Number of Posts: 1

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Package: R170 226.00 per annum (Plus Applicable Public Service Benefits)

Posting Date: October 2026 | Closing Date: 09 November 2026

About the Department of Community Safety

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety is dedicated to building safer communities, improving civilian oversight over police operations, and fostering social crime prevention across the province. Our offices, corridor hubs, and public-facing facilities serve as key operational bases for law enforcement personnel, community safety officers, and members of the public every day.

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Within our Directorate of Administrative Support Services (Southern Corridor), maintaining pristine, safe, and welcoming physical surroundings is essential to creating a professional public sector environment. We are currently seeking a reliable, hardworking Groundsman to take ownership of our grounds, gardens , and outdoor facilities in the Southern Corridor. If you take pride in outdoor manual work, enjoy keeping environments clean and tidy, and want to contribute to the public service, this opportunity is ideal for you.

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What the Role is All About

As a Groundsman in the Department of Community Safety, you are responsible for the physical upkeep, cleanliness, and visual appeal of departmental buildings, surrounding yards, and garden landscapes.

Your day-to-day work involves hands‑on outdoor tasks such as mowing lawns, pruning trees, cultivating soil, applying fertilizers or insecticides, clearing garden refuse, and emptying waste bins. Additionally, you will care for and maintain essential gardening tools and equipment, ensuring everything remains in good working order. Because this role supports a public safety facility, maintaining high standards of site neatness, health, safety, and security awareness is crucial.

Key Duties & Operational Responsibilities

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• Maintain the overall cleanliness and neat appearance of departmental premises, building surroundings, yards, and walkways.
• Clear trash, fallen leaves, windblown litter, and general refuse from outer grounds, parking bays, and perimeter fences.
• Regularly empty all outdoor dirt bins and waste receptacles, disposing of refuse in designated collection zones.
• Perform regular lawn care duties, including mowing grass, edging lawn borders, and removing weeds from flower beds and paving joints.
• Prune, trim, and shape hedges, shrubs, flowers, and trees to maintain safe clearances and attractive landscaping.
• Water gardens, flower beds, and potted plants regularly according to weather conditions and water conservation guidelines.
• Order Plant Seeds
• Cultivate, loosen, and enrich soil around trees, flowers, and garden plots to promote healthy plant growth.
• Safely apply approved insecticides, weedkillers, and fertilizers under supervisor guidance to protect flora from pests and disease.
• Water gardens, flower beds, and potted plants regularly according to weather conditions and water conservation guidelines.

3. Tool & Equipment Care

• Clean, inspect, and maintain all assigned gardening equipment, hand tools, lawnmowers, and weed eaters after every shift.
• Identify, report, and document any malfunctioning, worn‑out, or broken gardening tools and machinery to your supervisor promptly.
• Carry out basic, minor repairs and routine sharpening or servicing on hand tools and basic gardening equipment.
• Order Plant Seeds
• Ensure all departmental tools, fuel cans, and safety gear are stored securely in locked sheds at the end of each working day.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Education: Minimum ABET qualification (Adult Basic Education and Training / Grade 7–9 literacy equivalent).
• Experience: No prior work experience is required. Entry‑level candidates who possess physical stamina and a strong work ethic are encouraged to apply.
• Clearances: Must have no criminal record or pending criminal cases (thorough vetting and personnel suitability checks will be conducted).

Core Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Work Ethic & Stamina: Physical health, energy, and full willingness to perform heavy manual labor outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliability & Honesty: Dependable, punctual, trustworthy, and able to work independently or as part of an administrative support team.
• Safety & Tool Discipline: High respect for workplace safety rules, proper handling of garden machinery, and care for state property.

Employment Equity & Diversity Commitment

The Department of Community Safety is an equal opportunity and gender‑sensitive employer committed to building a representative workforce aligned with Section 195 of the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act.

• Targeted Groups: Youth, people with disabilities, Coloured, Indian, and White candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to help the department meet its numerical transformation targets.
• Disability Confirmation: Applicants applying as persons with disabilities must attach confirmation of disability from a registered medical practitioner to their application.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications anticipated, individual acknowledgements will not be sent. If you have not received feedback within three (3) months of the closing date (by 09 February 2027), please consider your application as unsuccessful.