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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Groundsman
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS781/2025
  Alexandra Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service
 
Note:
Short listed candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
 
Enquiries:
Mr F Leukes (021) 503 5066
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety. Be flexible and do routine work. Must be of sober habits. Capacity to work amongst people with disabilities or special mental healthcare needs. Ability to use and handle gardening equipment.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Effective maintenance of hospital grounds. To render general and groundsman services. Perform all activities related to gardening and grounds, pruning of trees, cleaning of gutters etc. Effective removal of domestic and medical waste. Effective administration and support to Supervisor.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Ability to read and write.
 
Experience:
Appropriate Groundsman experience in a hospital environment.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Able to do manual labour and be physically fit. Willingness to work overtime, when required.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 138 486 per annum - R 163 131 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
11/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 12/12/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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