POST 02/165: GROUNDSMAN (X12 POSTS)

POST 02/165: GROUNDSMAN (X12 POSTS)

• SALARY: R131,265 per annum (Level 02)
• CENTRE:
  • Durban Region (X10 Posts):
    • Administrative Support (MLB Umbilo) – Ref No: DOT 263/2025 (X1 Post)
    • Cost Centre: Stanger:
      • Depot Team (Mandeni) – Ref No: DOT 264/2025 (X1 Post)
      • Auxiliary Services (Stanger) – Ref No: DOT 265/2025 (X1 Post)
    • Cost Centre: Metro:
      • Depot Team (Northdene) – Ref No: DOT 266/2025 (X1 Post)
      • Depot Team (Inanda) – Ref No: DOT 267/2025 (X1 Post)
      • Depot Team (Umbumbulu) – Ref No: DOT 268/2025 (X1 Post)
      • Auxiliary Services (Metro) – Ref No: DOT 269/2025 (X1 Post)
    • Cost Centre: Port Shepstone:
      • Depot Team (Harding) – Ref No: DOT 270/2025
      • Depot Team (South) – Ref No: DOT 271/2025
      • Depot Team (Umzinto) – Ref No: DOT 272/2025
  • Ladysmith Region (X1 Post):
    • Cost Centre: Dundee:
      • Depot Team (Dundee) – Ref No: DOT 273/2025
  • Empangeni Region (X1 Post):
    • Cost Centre: Ulundi:
      • Administration Support Nongoma – Ref No: DOT 274/2025

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: AET Level 4 / Grade 9.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Gardening techniques and plant care.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to operate horticultural machinery, hand tools, and appliances.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Friendly, punctual, reliable, responsible, and team-oriented.
  • Honest and displays integrity.

DUTIES:

• Premises Maintenance:
  • Clean premises and surroundings.
  • Empty dirt bins and dispose of waste.
• Garden Maintenance:
  • Water, prune, and trim flowers and trees.
  • Mow grass, remove weeds, and dispose of garden refuse.
  • Apply insecticides and cultivate soil for trees and flowers.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Detect and report malfunctioning garden tools and equipment.
  • Repair minor defects in gardening equipment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submission Options:

• Hand Delivery:
  Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
• Courier/Postal Services:
  Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
• Online:
  Apply through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.

Required Documents:

• Certified copies of:
  • South African ID.
  • Educational qualifications (Grade 9 or equivalent).
• Updated CV.
• Proof of residence.

ENQUIRIES:

• Durban Region: Ms. S.A. Afrika – Tel: (031) 700 2222
• Ladysmith Region: Ms. T.P. Nkosi – Tel: (036) 638 4400
• Empangeni Region: Mrs. M.S. Hlela – Tel: (035) 787 1442

FOR ATTENTION:

Mr. B. Hornsby

NOTE:

The Department is committed to employment equity and will consider equity targets when filling these positions.