POSITION: GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 230421/34 (X11 POSTS)

Branch: NWRI Eastern Operations

SALARY : R102 534 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE :
Craigieburn Dam (X3 Posts)
Hluhluwe Dam (X2 Posts)
(Goedertrouw Dam (X3 Posts)
Jozini Dam (X1 Post)
Klipfontein Dam (X1 Post)
Ntshingwayo Dam (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS :
** An ABET certificate. Zero (0) to one (1) year working experience.
** Knowledge and experience of gardening and appliances.
** Knowledge of pruning, trimming and techniques processes.
** Knowledge of the chemical use (dilution mix) chemical products.
** Knowledge of daily maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
** Basic knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resources strategy.
** Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
** Knowledge of garden maintenance.

DUTIES :
— Responsible for the overall dam maintenance.
— Cleaning and maintain grounds and repair tools and structure such as buildings, fencing, using hand tools and power tools.
— Mixing spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
— Irrigate plants and lawns.
— Provide proper upkeep of sideways, driveways, parking lots, planters and other related ground features. Maintain existing grounds/gardens by caring sod, plants and trees.
— Rake and mulch leaves, irrigate plant and lawns.
— Sweep parking lots, walkways, sashing floors and cleaning windows.
— Assist with maintenance duties from time to time.
— Adhere to all OHS Acts.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mathonsi Tel No: (033) 239 1900

APPLICATIONS : Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number and preferred centre to the subject line EopsRecruitment2@dws.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. T Sindane

NOTE : Preference will be given to the community residing within or around designate

• Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as copies of qualifications and Identity document (all documents must be submitted in one email in a PDF format.
• The attachment/s, may not exceeding 10mb)
• Original/certified copies must be produced by only shortlisted candidates during the interview date.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within two (2) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE