DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IS IN NEED OF GROUNDSMAN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IS IN NEED OF GROUNDSMAN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2023 at 16H00
NOTE : Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new
Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service department); applicants
are requested to use the new application form and the Z83 form must be signed
when submitted as failure to do so will result in their application being disqualified.
With regard to completion of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part
C on method of correspondence and contact details must be fully filled, two
questions relating to condition that prevent reappointment under part F must be
fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled, and applicants will not be disqualified if
they only sign page 2.
Failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified. To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well as to create more protective measures during the pandemic by
avoiding over-crowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures
should include the following regarding certification: Advertisement and
accompanying notes must clearly capture the requirements for the certification to
reflect that applicants, Please not note that applicants are not required to submit
copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must
submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
The communication from HR of the department regarding requirements of certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be
required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR.
The application for employment Form (Z83) provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information
that may be requested to make final decision. It must be borne in mind that when
a document is certified as a true copy of an original, the certifier only confirms it
being a true copy of the original presented.
Therefore, the certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the original document. The validation occurs when the documents is verified for authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being
made and these read with Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of
Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for
purpose of being fit and proper for employment.
Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next months, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It is the
responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are
evaluated by SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on
submission of proof by candidates.
Kindly note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications and a security clearance. Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within the next
months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 2023/138 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R107 196 per annum
CENTRE : Bloemfontein Regional Office:
Harrismith Magistrate Court (X1 Post)
Bloemfontein (Nursery X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or NCV level 2. Nursery/Gardening experience will be an added
advantage. Good interpersonal skills, basic communication and literacy. Ability to
perform routine tasks. Knowledge on usage of garden materials and equipments
will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Mowing of lawn areas, both developed and veld grass areas. Watering of plants
and avoiding plants dying of malpractice. Keep flower and shrub beds weed free
cultivated and well maintained; Pruning dead flower heads of plants in beds,
Fertilizing lawn and plant beds; Planting of new mother stock material in the area;
Assisting in plant propagation area; Sweep and rake hard surfaces in responsibility
area; Upholding good conduct at all times; Cleaning of restrooms allocated to DPW
as per schedule.
EQNRUIRIES : Ms. N Nkentsha Tel No: (051) 408 7345
APPLICATIONS : Bloemfontein Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of
Public Works, P/Bag X20605, Bloemfontein, 9300 or Hand Delivered to 18
President Brandt Street, Bloemfontein, 9300.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr D Manus
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IS IN NEED OF GROUNDSMAN