Groundsman Job Opportunities – Department of Defence
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
Minimum Qualification: ABET (no prior experience required)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.