GROUNDSMAN

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CLOSING DATE : 10 November 2023 at 16:00

NOTE : The application must include only a completed and signed new Z83 Form,
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public
Service and Administration (DPSA) website link:
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the required
qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be
submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day
of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being
disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation
report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the
applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA
and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Please
ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late
applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please
submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large
number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be
acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing
date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be
unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a
moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by
any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts,
the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DALRRD is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote
representivity in DALRRD through the filling of posts. The Department
reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required
to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as
determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful candidate will be subjected to
undergo security vetting. DALRRD will conduct reference checks which may
include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must
declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or
investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the
interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely
event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be
terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive
results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be
required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance
agreement with the Department. All applicants are required to declare any
conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards
and directorships that they may be associated with. African, Coloured, Indian
and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST: GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/683
Directorate: Inspection Services

SALARY : R125 373 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE : North West (Buffelsport)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of NQF level 1 or 2 (Adult Basic Education
and Training (Abet) level 2 / 3 certificate). No experience required. Job related
skills: Basic numeracy skills.

DUTIES : Perform routine in respect of grounds through inter alia the following: Irrigation
and watering of plants / lawns, weeding, pruning and trimming of plants.
Cutting, seeding, transplanting, mowing laws, dispose of organic waste, dig up
compost, digging, spraying and maintain flower beds, edges etc. Perform
general routine activities in respect of infrastructure which would include inter
alia the following: Maintain road markings, painted surfaces, canals, buildings
etc. Cleaning signs, light fittings etc. Sweeping, mix and lay cement for
walkaways, driveways etc. Unblocking drains. Empty and clean waste
collection bins. Cleaning and maintenance of roads, pavements and
greenhouse, etc. Perform general activities which would include inter alia the
following: Care for equipment e.g. Cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc. Loading /
off loading, moving furniture, make minor repairs to furniture and wash
government vehicle.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Pongolo Tel No: (021) 809 1640

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known
as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or to Agriculture Place, 20
Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.

NOTE : African, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply