Water and Sanitation Grounds Opportunity Pays R144,024 a Year and Accepts Applicants With an ABET Certificate
The Department of Water and Sanitation is advertising a Groundsman position at the Roodeplaat Training Centre in Pretoria. The post carries an annual salary of R144,024 at Level 02 and accepts an ABET certificate or a relevant qualification. Applications close on 13 November 2026 at 16:30. The official vacancy page does not specify a time zone.
Use reference 131126/48 when identifying this vacancy. The circular includes other grounds posts with different references and locations, so applicants should check that they have selected the Roodeplaat opportunity before completing an application.
Who can apply?
The advertised experience requirement is zero to one year of relevant work experience. This makes the role worth considering for applicants near the beginning of their working lives, but the notice still expects practical knowledge of grounds maintenance. An ABET certificate alone does not replace the other requirements.
Applicants need knowledge of gardening tools and equipment, lawn care, pruning, planting and routine equipment maintenance. The notice also identifies health and safety awareness, basic water-use knowledge, paving, painting and tiling. Physical fitness matters because the work involves standing or walking for extended periods.
A certificate for working at heights is listed as an advantage. It should not be presented as a compulsory qualification for this particular post. Applicants should distinguish between skills they already have, work they have actually performed and training they still need.
What the work involves
The job supports the upkeep of the training centre’s outdoor spaces and related facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining flower beds, cutting grass, pruning, handling gardening equipment and keeping paths, driveways and parking areas in good condition. Minor repairs and assistance with other maintenance tasks also form part of the role.
In preparing an application, use specific examples where possible. Describing the equipment you have safely used, the type of garden work you have completed and how you looked after tools will be more informative than simply saying that you are hardworking. These are application suggestions, not extra eligibility conditions.
How to apply
Apply through the official Department of Water and Sanitation Groundsman vacancy page. Complete the online Z83 information carefully and use the correct vacancy reference. The department says that copies of qualifications, identification and other supporting documents are required from shortlisted candidates rather than with the initial application.
Do not leave the process until the closing day. Check that the portal has accepted the application and retain any confirmation it provides. If the page does not load properly, consult the department using the enquiry details in the official notice rather than sending personal documents to an unofficial address.
Read the official DPSA notice, post 39/188, for the complete requirements and recruitment conditions. The official vacancy page gives the deadline as 13 November 2026 at 16:30, with no time zone stated.
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