Groundsman Job Opportunities – Department of Defence

Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)

Minimum Qualification: ABET (no prior experience required)

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1. Groundsman (2 Posts)

Reference No: 2FDREGT/02/43/25/17

Location: 2 Field Engineer Regiment, Bethlehem

Requirements

• ABET qualification or equivalent
• No prior work experience needed
• Basic literacy, numeracy and ability to read simple instructions
• Good verbal communication in English
• Basic knowledge of health and safety rules
• Familiarity with gardening tools and maintenance equipment
• Capacity to operate small cleaning and gardening machines
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Organisational skills – able to prioritise routine tasks

Duties

• Prepare soil, plant trees, flowers and shrubs in designated areas
• Maintain flower beds – fertilising, irrigating, weeding and pruning
• Mow lawns, cut edges and ensure a tidy appearance
• Load and unload gardening materials and equipment as required
• Irrigate and prune trees; remove excess vegetation and refuse
• Load waste onto trucks for disposal or incineration
• Keep the unit area neat and tidy at all times
• Maintain parking areas, sports grounds, ditches, gutters and fences
• Clean and chemically treat swimming pools (if applicable)
• Assist in preparing grounds before and after events
• Measure and apply pesticides or fertilisers accurately
• Operate and maintain gardening machinery, reporting any faults
• Always follow safety precautions while working

Enquiries

Lt K.A. Mosala – 058 306 2525

Application Information

Hand‑Deliver: 2 Field Engineer Support Regiment, Military Base Dunnottar, Nigel, 1590

Email: Zongezile.malgas@dod.mil.za

Open until filled.

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2. Groundsman (3 Posts)

Reference No: ARMYGYM/02/43/25/18

Location: SA Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg, Gauteng

Requirements

• ABET qualification or equivalent
• No prior experience required
• Knowledge of gardening equipment, tools and machinery
• Ability to operate gardening machines safely
• Good physical fitness and endurance
• Capability to work independently or in a team
• Basic organisational and communication skills

Duties

Same as the duties listed for the first opening above.

Enquiries

Maj M.D. Sejake – 016 340 2272

WO1 A.A. Jacobs – 016 340 2065

Application Information

Hand‑Deliver: SA Army Gymnasium, Cnr Jacobs & Louw Street, Heidelberg

Email: Aldo.jacobs@dod.mil.za

Open until filled.

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3. Groundsman (2 Posts)

Reference No: 3SAI/02/43/25/19

Location: 3 South African Infantry Battalion, Kimberley, Northern Cape

Requirements

• ABET qualification or equivalent
• No prior experience required
• Knowledge of gardening equipment
• Must be able to operate gardening machinery safely
• Physically fit and able to handle outdoor tasks
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment
• Basic organisational and communication skills

Duties

Standardised groundsman duties as described above.

Enquiries

Second Lt T. Thejane – 053 830 3528

WO D.D. Arries – 053 830 3527

Application Information

Hand‑Deliver: Midlands Military Base, Kimberley

Email: 3saibn@dod.mil.za

Open until filled.

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4. Groundsman (3 Posts)

Reference No: ASBPOTCH/02/43/25/20

Location: Army Support Base Potchefstroom

Requirements

• ABET qualification or equivalent
• No prior experience required
• Knowledge of gardening and machinery
• Physically fit to handle outdoor work
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic organisational and communication skills

Duties

Again, these are the standard groundsman responsibilities outlined earlier.

Enquiries

Capt V.T. Mokone – 018 289 0313

Ms S.S. Shedi – 018 289 3378

Application Information

Hand‑Deliver: Corner Eleazer & Ventersdorp Road, Potchefstroom

Email: 17Mu.Invites@dod.mil.za

Open until filled.

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Employment Equity Note (Applicable to all posts): The Department aims to promote race, gender, and disability representation in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will help achieve these targets.