
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.
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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