Department of Defence Groundsman (X14 Posts) 2026

POST 09/37: Groundsman (X14 Posts)

Reference Number: AFBMKD/02/08/26/09

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Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: AFB Makhado, Limpopo

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Requirements

• A minimum of ABET qualification.
• No experience required.

Special Requirements (Skills Needed):

• Good communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to operate cleaning machines.
• Ability to perform routine tasks.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.

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Duties

• Cultivate garden areas.
• Prepare soil for the planting of plants.
• Maintain flower and other beds by fertilizing, irrigating, weeding and pruning.
• Mow lawns and cut edges.
• Load and unload various articles and equipment needed on the grounds.
• Irrigate lawns.
• Remove refuge from the terrain.
• Load refuge on the truck for transportation to refuge dumps or burn refuge.
• Maintain neatness of unit areas.

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Enquiries

Lt G.P. Mophuthing / Sgt Masilo
Tel No: (015) 577 2006 / 2007

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Applications

Department of Defence, Air Force Base Makhado
Private Bag X2010, Makhado, 0920

Email: afbmkdhr@dod.mil.za

Hand Delivery:
Braambos Military Base, AFB Makhado, Louis Trichardt.

27 March 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed
copies will not be considered)

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