Grave Digger Jobs 2026 – Durban | Grade 10 Required
Job Overview
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Date PostedSeptember 17, 2026
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Location
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Expiration dateOctober 23, 2026
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ExperienceFresh
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GenderMale
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QualificationCertificate
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Career LevelOthers
Job Description
A Grave Digger vacancy is available in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal within the Community Services Department, Recreation and Parks Directorate, Parks Leisure and Cemeteries Division.
The position requires a minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent and one month of relevant experience.
Job Details
| Job Information | Details |
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| Position | Grave Digger |
| Reference Number | 44006280 / Various |
| Department | Community Services Department |
| Directorate | Recreation and Parks |
| Division | Parks Leisure and Cemeteries |
| Grade | 04 |
| Location | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Work Arrangement | On-site |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 10 or equivalent |
| Minimum Experience | 1 Month relevant experience |
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- 1 month relevant experience
- Be physically fit
Preferred Requirements
The following are preferred:
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- 3 months relevant experience
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Prepare for daily work by ensuring tools, materials and equipment are available and in good working order
- Mark and prepare allocated grave sites and niches for burials
- Undertake reburials, recycling and exhumations
- Use small plant and equipment to maintain cemetery grounds and infrastructure
- Keep allocated plant and equipment clean and functional
- Assist patrons and visitors
Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Managing work
- Planning and organising
- Facilities-specific skills
- Workplace safety
- Interpersonal relationships
- Communication
- Service delivery
- Action orientation
- Learning organisation
Special Conditions
- May be required to handle human remains
- Required to work overtime
- Must be physically fit
Job Category
- Grave Digger Jobs
- Cemetery Jobs
- Community Services Jobs
- Parks and Recreation Jobs
- Grade 10 Jobs
- Durban Jobs
