GROUNDSMAN JOBS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

POST 21/15: GROUNDSMAN
REF NO: DI/22/21/23/03
NUMBER OF POSTS: 3 POSTS
SALARY: R125 373 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE:
Defence Intelligence (SA Defence Intelligence College) (SADIC) Monument Park.

REQUIREMENTS:

ABET 1-4 (Grade 3-9) or equivalent.

Special requirements (skills needed):

The applicant must be able to operate equipment

DUTIES:
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following functions:

Loading, unloading and transporting of garden refuse (waste) from the Unit lines with a military truck (Tipper truck) to a dumping site.

To remove all the tree branches as well as all garden waste from the street, sidewalks, open areas and general cleaning and sweeping of the sidewalks in the Unit.

To remove the household refuse from the Guesthouses, and load it into the Tipper truck to the dumping site.

To cut the grass and making of the flower bedding and pruning of trees as well as watering the flowers in the Unit.

To assist your supervisor with general preparations of all regimental tasks that needs your assistance functions parades that may take place inside the Unit lines or outside the Unit lines.

To assist on cleaning around the area of your change room while the rest of the team are busy with the loading and transporting of the refuse to the dumping site.

Pruning of trees as well as to water the flowers in the unit lines.

Clean around the guest-house and conference areas, and also around the class-rooms.

Assist your supervisor in all activities during the preparation and execution of regimental aspects.

Assist in emergency preparations of meetings and conferences.

ENQUIRIES:
S/Sgt Mukwebo Tel No: (012) 315-0909.or WO1 Y.D. Dyers Tel No: (012) 315-0959

APPLICATIONS:

Department of Defence, SA Defence Intelligence College (SADIC), Private Bag X3003, Monument Park, 0105. (208 Johann Rissik Drive, Waterkloof Ridge)

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POST 21/16: GROUNDSMAN
REF NO SFHQ/21/21/23/03
NUMBER OF POSTS: 3 POSTS
SALARY: R125 373 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE:
Joint Operations, SA Special Forces, Special Forces Headquarters.

REQUIREMENTS:

ABET Level 1-4 (Grade 3-9) or equivalent.

Special requirements/Skills needed:

Knowledge of a few repetitive tasks such as equipment, gardening, health and safety measures and incident handling procedures.

Basic numeracy, interpersonal relationships, ability to operate elementary equipment and machines, organizing and literacy.

DUTIES:
Performing physical tasks to maintain a high standard of neatness in gardens facilities and grounds by making sure groundsmans:

Planting trees, flowers, shrubs, grass and other plants in gardens.

Preparation of soil for the planting of plants.

Maintenance of flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning where necessary.

The mowing of lawns and cutting of grass edges.

The loading and unloading of a variety of articles needed on the grounds on/off trucks.

The irrigation of lawns. Removing refuse from terrain and loading it on trucks for transport to refuse dump.

Keeping other structures on grounds clean and tidy (e barbeque facilities, parking areas, ditches and gutters).

Maintaining fences. Practice pest control.

Assist with preparation of grounds for functions.

Check the serviceability of machinery and equipment.

Reporting any defaults on the terrain to relevant Sections for action.

Ensure safety awareness with the use of all equipment on all tasks.

ENQUIRIES:
Maj S.D. Mabaya Tel No: 012 674 5822 or WO2 L.J. Thubakgale Tel No: (012) 674 5845

APPLICATIONS:

Department of Defence, SA Special Forces Headquarters, Private Bag X888, Pretoria, 0001.

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POST 21/23: GROUNDSMAN
REF NO: SFHQ/21/21/23/11
NUMBER OF POSTS: 6 POSTS
SALARY: R125 373 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE:
Joint Operations, SA Special Forces, 5 Special Forces Regiment Phalaborwa (Limpopo).

REQUIREMENTS:

ABET Level 1-4 (Grade 3-9) or equivalent.

Special requirements/ skills needed:

Knowledge of a few repetitive tasks such as equipment, gardening, health and safety measures and incident handling procedures.

Basic numeracy, interpersonal relationships, ability to operate elementary equipment and machines, organizing and literacy.

DUTIES:
Performing physical tasks to maintain a high standard of neatness in gardens facilities and grounds by making sure groundsmans:

Planting trees, flowers, shrubs, grass and other plants in gardens.

Preparation of soil for the planting of plants.

Maintenance of flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning where necessary.

The mowing of lawns and cutting of grass edges.

The loading and unloading of a variety of articles needed on the grounds on/off trucks.

The irrigation of lawns. Removing refuse from terrain and loading it on trucks for transport to refuse dump.

Keeping other structures on grounds clean and tidy (e barbeque facilities, parking areas, ditches and gutters).

Maintaining fences.

Practice pest control. Assist with preparation of grounds for functions.

Check the serviceability of machinery and equipment.

Reporting any defaults on the terrain to relevant Sections for action. Ensure safety awareness with the use of all equipment on all tasks.

ENQUIRIES:
Warrant Officer Class 1 L. Fourie or Ms H.A. Baloyi Tel No: (015) 780 4610

APPLICATIONS:

Department of Defence, 5 Special Forces Regiment, Private Bag X 01029, Phalaborwa, 1390.

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POST 21/24: GROUNDSMAN
REF NO SFHQ/21/21/23/12
NUMBER OF POSTS: 3 POSTS
SALARY: R125 373 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE:
Special Forces School (Pretoria) Murray Hill Wallmannstall.

REQUIREMENTS:

ABET Level 1-4 (Grade 3-9) or equivalent.

Special requirements/ skills needed:

Knowledge of a few repetitive tasks such as equipment, gardening, health and safety measures and incident handling procedures.

Basic numeracy, interpersonal relationships, ability to operate elementary equipment and machines, organizing and literacy.

DUTIES:
Performing physical tasks to maintain a high standard of neatness in gardens facilities and grounds by making sure groundsmans:

Planting trees, flowers, shrubs, grass and other plants in gardens.

Preparation of soil for the planting of plants.

Maintenance of flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning where necessary.

The mowing of lawns and cutting of grass edges.

The loading and unloading of a variety of articles needed on the grounds on/off trucks.

The irrigation of lawns.

Removing refuse from terrain and loading it on trucks for transport to refuse dump.

Keeping other structures on grounds clean and tidy (e barbeque facilities, parking areas, ditches and gutters).

Maintaining fences.

Practice pest control.

Assist with preparation of grounds for functions.

Check the serviceability of machinery and equipment.

Reporting any defaults on the terrain to relevant Sections for action.

Ensure safety awareness with the use of all equipment on all tasks.

ENQUIRIES:
2 Lt E.O. Maselwane Tel No: (012) 529 1766 or S Sgt F.C. Magata Tel No: (012) 529 1742

APPLICATIONS:

Department of Defence, Special Forces School, Private Bag X6, Pretoria, 0120.

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POST 21/28: GROUNDSMAN
REF NO SFHQ/21/21/23/18
NUMBER OF POSTS: 2 POSTS
SALARY: R125 373 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE:
Joint Operations, SA Special Forces, Special Forces Supply Unit (Wallmansthal).

REQUIREMENTS:

ABET Level 1-4 (Grade 3-9) or equivalent.

Due to the Unit Geographical location, preference will be given to nearby residence.

Special requirements/ skills needed:

Knowledge of a few repetitive tasks such as equipment, gardening, health and safety measures and incident handling procedures.

Basic numeracy, interpersonal relationships, ability to operate elementary equipment and machines, organizing and literacy.

DUTIES:
Performing physical tasks to maintain a high standard of neatness in gardens facilities and grounds by making sure groundsmans:

Planting trees, flowers, shrubs, grass and other plants in gardens.

Preparation of soil for the planting of plants.

Maintenance of flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning where necessary.

The mowing of lawns and cutting of grass edges.

The loading and unloading of a variety of articles needed on the grounds on/off trucks.

The irrigation of lawns.

Removing refuse from terrain and loading it on trucks for transport to refuse dump.

Keeping other structures on grounds clean and tidy (e barbeque facilities, parking areas, ditches and gutters).

Maintaining fences.

Practice pest control.

Assist with preparation of grounds for functions.

Check the serviceability of machinery and equipment.

Reporting any defaults on the terrain to relevant Sections for action.

Ensure safety awareness with the use of all equipment on all tasks.

ENQUIRIES:
Capt K.O. Bulannga Tel No: (012) 529 1434/38 or WO2 M.J. Tladi.

APPLICATIONS:

Department of Defence, Special Forces Supply Unit, Private bag x3, Pyramid 0120

OR

Hand delivered at SFSU (Wallmansthal).

CLOSING DATE: 14 JULY 2023@16:00
(Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE:

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application it must be done in writing.

Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification).

Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.