Job Description

The Department of Defence is inviting applications for the Groundsman position at AFB Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

This is an entry-level opportunity for candidates who can support grounds and garden maintenance activities and help keep unit areas neat and well maintained.

The successful candidate will assist with cultivation, planting, irrigation, mowing, refuse removal, and general upkeep of the terrain and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate garden areas.
• Prepare soil for the planting of plants.
• Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding, and pruning.
• Mow lawns and cut edges.
• Load and unload various articles and equipment needed on the grounds.
• Irrigate lawns.
• Remove refuse from the terrain.
• Load refuse onto the truck for transportation to refuse dumps or burn refuse.
• Maintain neatness of unit areas.

Requirements

• Minimum ABET qualification.
• No experience required.

Skills and Competencies

• Good verbal communication skills
• Good written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low levels of complexity
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment
• Ability to operate cleaning machines
• Ability to perform routine tasks
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently

Additional Information

• Reference number: AFBHPST/12/13/26/02
• Number of posts: 6
• Centre: AFB Hoedspruit, Limpopo
• Enquiries:
  • Maj M.M. Visagie
  • Capt. P. Ratheko
  • Tel No: (015) 799 2924 / 2387