Locations: Pretoria and Nelspruit
Groundsman Ref No: 2026/162 (X12 Posts) (Pretoria)
Groundsman Ref No: 2026/163 (Nelspruit)
Closing Date: 10 April 2026 at 16H00
Salary/Stipend: R138 486 per annum
Location: Pretoria Regional Office and Nelspruit Regional Office (Wakkersroom)
Minimum Requirements: Grade 09 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent
The Department of Public Works is hiring 13 Groundsmen in Pretoria and Nelspruit (Wakkersroom). You will maintain gardens, clean outdoor areas, and support general facility upkeep—no prior experience needed, just a willingness to work outdoors. With 13 posts available, this is a solid entry point into government employment. Submit your application before 10 April 2026.
If you have Grade 09 and are looking for an entry-level government job with no experience required, this Groundsman position offers a stable annual salary of over R138k to get you started.
Requirements
• Grade 09 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent
• No experience required
• Basic literacy and communication skills
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of garden maintenance and equipment (for Pretoria post)
• Understanding of occupational health and safety
• Knowledge of gardening practices and equipment (Pretoria post)
• Leadership and organisational skills (Nelspruit post)
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Clean premises and surrounding areas
• Maintain gardens by watering, mowing, pruning, and removing weeds
• Apply insecticides and remove dead plants
• Maintain and repair gardening tools and equipment
• Report faulty equipment and site challenges
• Ensure proper use of protective clothing
• Keep work areas clean and organised
To Apply
• Post: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001
• Hand Delivery: 251 Nana Sita Avenue Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street, Pretoria
• Email: RecruitPTA26-31@dpw.gov.za
• Post: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X11280, Nelspruit, 1200
• Hand Delivery: 30 Brown Street, Nedbank Building, 9th Floor, Nelspruit
• Email: RecruitNEL26-10@dpw.gov.za
Use the correct reference number for the post you are applying for
Submit your application before 10 April 2026 at 16H00