Groundsman (Grounds and Gardening) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
TBH212/2026

Location:
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 per annum - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

04 Sep 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

18 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience working in a grounds and gardening environment.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Be able to operate garden machinery (lawn mowers and brush cutters). Valid code (B/EB) driving license as well as the ability to operate and drive a tractor.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Responsible for the development and maintenance of facility garden and terrain as well as bondage of machinery. The preparation of ground covers for planting trees and bushes. The maintenance of flower and other beddings. Ensure that grounds and gardens are maintained (horticultural aspects). Support to supervisor.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Gardening skills including landscaping and irrigation systems. Good written and verbal communication skills.

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic literacy and numeracy.

ENQUIRIES

Mr. N Meyer, tel. no. (021) 938-4923

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.