Groundman at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

GROUNDSMAN

• Salary: R 138 486 – R 163 131 (Level 2) All-inclusive
• Centre: EL Museum (East London)
• Ref: DSRAC 05/10/2025
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 8 Certificate or ABET Level 4 or NQF Level 1–3 with no experience.
• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, or general assistant duties will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.

Duties

• Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees, and pathways around the museum.
• Water plants, remove weeds, prune shrubs and trees, mow grass, and sweep outdoor areas.
• Relocate plants and trees, remove garden refuse, and assist with care and pest control of the cycad collection.
• Clean paved surfaces using high-pressure equipment.
• Keep signage, benches, bins, storerooms, and public spaces neat and presentable.
• Care for gardening tools and equipment; detect and report malfunctioning tools or maintenance issues such as leaks or broken lights.
• Assist with moving and setting up exhibition materials, showcases, furniture, and display cases.
• Help with the construction, assembly, and maintenance of museum displays and exhibition structures under supervision.
• Provide cleaning services in exhibition rooms, workshops, and storage areas.
• Set up chairs, tables, and equipment for school visits, talks, and community events.
• Assist with venue preparation and clean-up before and after functions.
• Support caretakers and cleaners as required.
• Perform any other duties related to grounds and facility upkeep or general assistant work as assigned by the supervisor.
• Province of the Eastern Cape
• Vacancy Circular 04 of 2025/26
• Departments: DEDEAT, DOH, PT, DSD, DSRAC, and DoT

Closing Date: 07 November 2025