Vacancy Overview
Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Position: Groundsman
Number of Posts: 8
Salary: R144,024 per annum
Salary Level: 02
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Region: Ladysmith Region, KwaZulu-Natal
Available Posts & Reference Numbers
Applicants must quote the correct reference number when applying.
Minimum Requirements
Education: AET Level 4 or Grade 9
Skills:
Knowledge of plants & gardening techniques
Health & safety awareness
Ability to use horticultural machinery & powered tools
Basic literacy & numeracy
Good written & verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Personal Attributes: Punctual, reliable, responsible, honest, and able to work in a team.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain premises: cleaning outdoor areas, emptying bins, keeping surroundings neat
Garden care: watering, pruning, mowing, weeding, applying insecticides, cultivating soil
Equipment maintenance: reporting faults, repairing minor defects, ensuring tools are functional
How to Apply
Online: Via the KZN e-Recruitment system
By Post: Recruitment & Selection Section Human Resource Administration Directorate Private Bag X9043 Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Hand-Delivery: Department of Transport Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House 172 Burger Street Pietermaritzburg
Submit your application using only one method.
Enquiries
Contact Person: Ms XG Nxumalo
Telephone: (036) 638 4400
