DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Community Safety

Groundsman

Salary or stipendR170 226 per annum, plus service benefits

The Department of Community Safety is looking for a Groundsman. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Southern CorridorApplications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/304, page 219

Reference number
REFS/056950
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
9 November 2026
Centre
Southern Corridor

What you will need

  • NQF level 4.
  • No criminal record or any pending cases against you.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and skills: Must be computer literate.
  • Sound organizational skills.
  • Good people skills.
  • Basic written communication skills.
  • Client orientation and Customer focus.
  • Good communication.
  • Telephone etiquette.

Experience

No experience required.

Skills and competencies

  • Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and skills: Must be computer literate.
  • Sound organizational skills.
  • Good people skills.
  • Basic written communication skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Receive telephonic calls, messages and channel to relevant role players.
  • Welcome, receive and direct clients to the office of the executive authority.
  • Provide relevant information as required.
  • Operate office equipment such as fax machines and photocopiers.
  • Liaise with internal and external personnel.
  • Coordinate the diary of the executive authority.
  • Compile appointment schedules for the executive authority.
  • Maintain and control the visitor register.

How to apply

Apply online using the application link below. Follow the application directions in the official circular.

  • Application method: Online
  • Enquiries: Mr. Tshidiso Chabane/ Ms. Dolly Seboane/ Tlalane Koenane
  • Telephone: (011) 689 3845

Please note

  • Applications must be submitted on a duly online completed Z83 form It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.
  • Preference will be given to people with disabilities, and they will be exempted from a driver’s licence requirement.
  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form which may be obtained from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted).
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
  • Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
  • Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made.
  • The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
  • Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments
  • one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • The Selection panel shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.
  • If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • Failure to comply with the above instructions of specifically attaching a recent Z83 and a comprehensive CV will result in applications being disqualified.
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