Groundsman (X23 Posts)South African Police Service (SAPS)

Dpsa - Circular, Groundsmen job
Eastern Cape
July 3, 2026
Full Time

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    July 3, 2026
  • Location
    Eastern Cape
  • Expiration date
    July 17, 2026
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Career Level
    Others

Job Description

South African Police Service (SAPS) Division: Human Resource Development Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02) Various Centres: SAPS Academies (Atteridgeville, Moloto, Chatsworth, Roodeplaat, Paarl, Addo, Thabazimbi, Bhisho, Bishop Lavis, Graaff-Reinet, Mthatha, Oudtshoorn, Philippi, Tshwane, Ulundi)

Job Purpose To maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and grounds upkeep at SAPS Academies, ensuring a safe, tidy, and professional environment for training and operations.

Minimum Requirements

  • ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 / Standard 7 certificate (NQF Level 1)
  • Basic literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
  • Ability to read and write
  • Willingness to work extended hours when necessary

Advantageous

  • Knowledge of handling cleaning detergents and Occupational Health & Safety protocols
  • Ability to operate elementary machines and equipment

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain high-level hygiene in and around SAPS premises (inner and outer parameters)
  • Perform routine tasks such as removing refuse bags
  • Conduct garden maintenance (mowing, weeding, trimming, etc.)
  • Load and unload goods
  • Wash and clean equipment, including state vehicles
  • Drive and operate machinery and vehicles (tractors, lawn mowers, etc.) related to gardening

Reference Numbers

  • SAPS Academy Atteridgeville: HRD 93/06/2026 (X2)
  • SAPS Academy Moloto: HRD 94/06/2026 (X2)
  • SAPS Academy Chatsworth: HRD 95/06/2026 (X2)
  • SAPS Academy Roodeplaat: HRD 96/06/2026 (X2)
  • SAPS Academy Paarl: HRD 97/06/2026 (X2)
  • SAPS Academy Addo: HRD 98/06/2026 (X2)
  • SAPS Academy Thabazimbi: HRD 99/06/2026 (X1)
  • SAPS Academy Bhisho: HRD 103/06/2026 (X2)
  • SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis: HRD 106/06/2026 (X1)
  • SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet: HRD 109/06/2026 (X1)
  • SAPS Academy Mthatha: HRD 112/06/2026 (X1)
  • SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn: HRD 115/06/2026 (X1)
  • SAPS Academy Philippi: HRD 117/06/2026 (X1)
  • SAPS Academy Tshwane: HRD 119/06/2026 (X2)
  • SAPS Academy Ulundi: HRD 122/06/2026 (X1)

Enquiries Specific contacts are listed for each academy (e.g. Lt Colonel Netshandama for Atteridgeville, etc.). Please refer to the full advert for the relevant contact.

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