• Reference Number : refs/035345
  • Directorate : FMU
  • Number of Posts : 2
  • Package : R138 486.00 - R 163 131.00 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Mr D Barnard Tel No: 011) 876-1754

Requirements :

  • Minimum requirement: AET Level 4 (Standard 7 or Grade 9 report) - Grade 12 with minimum of six months appropriate experience in groundman or handyman. Must be able to read and write, have good communication skills and can cope with the physical demands of the position.

Duties :

  • Clean and maintain gardens and lawns for provincial clinics e.g. pruning of trees seasonally, put fertilizers on the lawn, spraying of weed killers and trimming them. Planting of trees and watering of flowers. Cut and maintain grass areas. Maintain parking areas and pathways and keep them in a clean and tidy state. Sweeping and raking where needed. Fixing broken furniture, toilets, replacing keys, take care of machinery such as lawnmowers garden and cleaning equipment. Loading and offloading of goods required by the clinic and District Health Service. Cleaning of gutters down pipes and storm water drains. Assist with cleaning duties when needed. Taking inventory of available machinery and garden equipment. Monitor contractors and report to Facility management unit and report all others facility infrastructure issues to the supervisor, work with team from the facility, removing of domestic refuse daily report all defects within the clinics verify and sign off all minor repairs. Perform any other duties delegated by the supervisor.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal : http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EKURHULENI HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE

Closing Date : 13-02-2026


Criteria Questions
Do you have AET Level 4 (Standard 7 or Grade 9 report) or Grade 12?
Do you have a minimum of six months appropriate experience in groundman or handyman?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.