About the Role
The Facilities Services Department is currently seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Groundsmen in the Mopani and Sekhukhune districts of Limpopo. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of public spaces, contributing significantly to the quality of life in the community. By taking part in this important work, you will be ensuring that facilities are not only functional but also pleasant for all who use them.
As a Groundsman, you will be based in various locations across the Mopani and Sekhukhune districts, including the Ephraim Mogale and Makhuduthamaga Cost Centres. Your efforts will directly impact the environment, making it a more welcoming space for residents and visitors alike. This role is a vital part of the public service, helping to sustain the community’s health and well-being through diligent maintenance of gardens and outdoor areas.
About the Department
The Facilities Services Department is dedicated to ensuring that public spaces are well-maintained and accessible to all. With a mission to enhance the quality of life for citizens through effective management of facilities, this department plays a crucial role in the infrastructure and service delivery of the region. Working here means being part of a team that values community engagement and environmental stewardship, making a real difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
- Clean and maintain premises and surroundings, including emptying bins and removing refuse.
- Water and care for gardens, including pruning flowers and trees, mowing grass, and removing weeds.
- Cultivate soil for planting flowers and trees, ensuring healthy growth.
- Maintain gardening tools and equipment, performing minor repairs as needed.
- Keep gardening materials organized and equipment clean after use.
What You’ll Need
- A qualification at NQF Level 2 recognized by SAQA.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment and health and safety measures.
- Understanding of working procedures in various environments.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to organize tasks effectively.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
A qualification at NQF Level 2 as recognized by SAQA.Knowledge And Skills: cleaning equipment.
Health and safety measures.
Working procedures in respect of working environment.
Basic numeracy.
Basic interpersonal relationship.
Basic literacy.
Organizing.
Job Duties
Maintain premises and surroundings: clean premises and surroundings.Empty dirty bins.
Maintain the Garden: Watering the garden.
Prune and trim flowers and trees.
Mow the grass.
Remove weeds and garden refuse.
Apply insecticides.
Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers.
Maintain gardening equipment and tools: Detect and report malfunction of gardening equipment and tools.
Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools.
Keep gardening materials and equipment: Cleaning of machines and equipment after use request gardening materials.
