Groundsman: Greening and Livelihoods Implementation Support

About

Performs grounds, nursery, seedling, planting, irrigation and infrastructure-support activities. Requires Grade 9 or an equivalent qualification; no experience is required. Salary: R144 024 per annum. Reference: FOM75/2026. Duty station: Northern Cape.

How to apply

Apply online at https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/. Complete all sections on the online Z83 and attach a detailed CV with at least three contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine activities in respect of grounds, irrigate and water plants lawns.
• Conduct weeding and weed control.
• Prune and trim plants, performance cutting, seeding and transplanting of plants.
• Mow lawns, dispose of organic waste, dig compost, dig, spray and maintain flower beds and edges.
• Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure support.
• Seeds collection.
• Cleaning of seeds.
• Seed pre-sowing treatment.
• Preparation of seedling trays.
• Sowing of seed.
• Preparation and sowing of cuttings.
• Ensure planting and transplanting of seedlings and trees.
• Filling of planting bags with soil.
• Prepare space in beds for transplanting.
• Transplanting of seedling from trays to bags.

Qualifications

• Grade 9 (NQF level 1) equivalent qualification.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of National Forestry Act 84 of 1998, National Veld, Fire Forestry Act 101 of 1998 (NVFFA) and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, good interpersonal relations skills.