POST 42/26 : GROUNDSMEN: REF NO: MILAC/ 39/21/04
SALARY : R104 073 per annum (Level 2)
CENTRE : Military Academy Saldanha
REQUIREMENTS :
- Grade 10 – 12 or ABET (Level 1-4) or equivalent qualification Special requirements (skills needed).
- Problem Solving.
- Customer Service.
- Verbal Communication.
- The DOD dictates that English to be used as the official language.
- Knowledge of few repetitive tasks such as equipment, gardening, health and safety measures and incident handling procedure.
- Basic numeracy, interpersonal relationships, ability to operate elementary equipment and machines, organising and literacy.
- Must be physically fit and healthy as the work is pf physically demanding nature.
DUTIES :
- Plant trees, flowers, shrubs, grass and other plants in gardens.
- Prepare soil for the planting of plants.
- Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning where necessary. Mow lawns and do the cutting of grass edges.
- Load and unload a variety of articles needed on the grounds on/off trucks. Irrigate lawns. Remove refuse from terrain, load on truck and dump it.
- Keep other structures clean and tidy (e.g. barbeque facilities, parking areas, ditches and gutters). Clean swimming pools and treat with chemicals.
- Maintain fences.
- Apply pest control measures.
- Assist with preparation of grounds for functions.
- Check the serviceability of machinery and equipment.
- Clean machinery and equipment daily after use. Report any defaults on the terrain to Foreman Groundsman.
ENQUIRIES :
Major R.C. Selomo, Tel No: (022) 0702 3007 or Staff Sergeant K.K. Heinze,
Tel No: (022) 702 3023.
APPLICATIONS :
Department of Defence, Human Resource Division, Military Academy, Private
Bag x2, Saldanha7395, Cape Town.
CLOSING DATE : 10 DECEMBER 2021