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ClosedEntry LevelDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

GROUNDSMAN (GROUNDS AND GARDENING)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE • Ref: REF-32/364

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Job Overview

A Groundsman (Grounds and Gardening) position is available at Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley with a salary of R144 024 per annum. Requirements include basic literacy and numeracy, gardening experience, ability to operate garden machinery and a tractor, and a valid code B/EB driving licence.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy.
Appropriate experience working in a grounds and gardening environment.
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.
Gardening skills including landscaping and irrigation systems.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Enquiries & Contact

Contact Person for Enquiries:

: Mr N Meyer Tel No: (021) 938-4923

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Salary: R 144 024 - R 144 024 per annum
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Location: Parow Valley, Western Cape

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Job Information

Department: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Reference No.: REF-32/364
Post Number: 32/364
Employment Level: Entry Level
Salary: R 144 024 - R 144 024 per annum
Centre / Location: Parow Valley, Western Cape
Province: Western Cape
City: Parow Valley
Country: South Africa
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Published Date: 5 September 2026

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