Groundsman (1 Post) – Northern Cape Department of Health | HIGH PAYING JOBS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

An essential facility support recruitment opening has been officially published within the ZF Mgcawu District healthcare infrastructure to manage external property aesthetics and hygiene controls. The Northern Cape Department of Health is seeking a diligent, proactive individual to fill a permanent Groundsman position based directly at Dr Harry Surtie Hospital in Upington, under the official job reference number NCDOH 76/2026.

This entry-level post operates within Public Service Salary Level 02, carrying a secure baseline compensation of R144 204 per annum, along with statutory state employment benefits and leave allocations. This position is ideally suited for focused individuals who take pride in maintaining structured, sanitary, and welcoming outdoor spaces for patients, visiting families, and clinical medical teams.

In a high-traffic regional healthcare environment, manicured gardens and pristine external surroundings contribute significantly to therapeutic healing, dust reduction, and overall hospital hygiene safety controls. To look into matching public sector openings or modify your automated career alert profile, you can instantly Explore Government General Worker Jobs via Jobs and Career Opportunities South Africa.

Job Specification Overview

Technical Specification Element	Position Details
Official Job Title	Groundsman
Reference Identification Number	REF NO: NCDOH 76/2026
Available Vacancy Intake	One (X1) Permanent Placement
Primary Placement Centre	Dr Harry Surtie Hospital (Upington)
Hiring Department	Northern Cape Department of Health (NCDOH)
Remuneration Grade Scale	R144 204 per annum (Public Service Salary Level 02)
Minimum Academic Framework	ABET Qualification (Grade 1 through Grade 9 school report)
Formal Experience Requirements	No previous formal landscaping experience required
Core Skill Dimensions	Grounds care, waste control, basic tool repair, insecticide application

The Seasonal Groundskeeping & Horticulture Lifecycle

Maintaining extensive state medical facility grounds requires structured operational workflows across changing weather cycles. A Groundsman carries out a daily procedural loop to ensure all outdoor sectors remain biologically safe, neat, and accessible:

1.Cultivation and Soil Treatment:Soil Preparation & Tilling.

Till, break up, and turn over hardened soil layers around deep flower beds and root bases of ornamental trees. Enrich the soil with vital organic matter, fertilizers, or compost to promote resilient growth while mitigating hot arid weather constraints.

2.Systematic Watering and Precise Pruning:Irrigation & Plant Care.

Manage daily scheduled watering routines across lawn spans and delicate plant structures. Carefully prune dead branches, shape encroaching flowers, and trim low-hanging tree limbs that might block facility windows, pathway signs, or security cameras.

3.Mechanical Mowing and Weed Eradication:Lawn Tending & Clearance.

Operate petrol lawnmowers and edge-trimmers to keep grass fields at a standardized, clean height. Systematically pull up invasive weeds from brick walkways, fence basements, and open paved drainage channels to prevent water blockage.

4.Insecticide Application and Mechanical Repair:Bio-Safety & Asset Protection.

Apply registered chemical insecticides or weed-killers safely using sprayers to contain harmful infestations. Collect garden refuse, clean external dirt bins, and service all mechanical equipment by performing basic tool repairs and lubricating blade systems.

Detailed Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

1. Comprehensive Maintenance of Premises and Open Surroundings

Sweep, rake, and wash down large brick-paved entry areas, clinical drop-off zones, ambulance lanes, and staff parking slots.
Empty outdoor waste collection bins regularly, replace heavy-duty garbage bags, and transfer loose debris safely to designated central medical facility refuse bays.
Clear away fallen dry leaves, broken twigs, windblown plastic, and papers across fence perimeters daily to prevent fire hazards during windy conditions.

2. Active Gardening, Cultivation, and Plant Nursing

Ensure lawns stay vibrant, healthy, and visually appealing through consistent watering and mowing cycles.
Dig out trenches, plant seasonal floral arrangements, and create protective soil barriers to maximize water retention.
Identify early signs of plant disease, pest damage, or dry rot in large trees and take action to clear or treat them before they present a danger to buildings.

3. Mechanical Asset Stewardship and Basic Repairs

Inspect, clean, and care for state-owned gardening equipment, including manual tools, rakes, shears, trimmers, and mechanical mowers, after every shift.
Catch and immediately report serious machine malfunctions or oil leaks to the technical workshop or facilities supervisor to prevent equipment failures.
Complete basic maintenance tasks, such as sharpening blunt blades, replacing worn-out strimmer lines, and keeping fuel canisters safely locked away.

Minimum Requirements & Professional Competencies

Academic Prerequisite: General Education and Training background (ABET Level 1 through Level 9, which represents a completed Grade 1 up to a Grade 9 school report card).
Experience Benchmark: No formal previous employment history within commercial landscaping or corporate groundskeeping is required. Comprehensive on-site safety orientation and equipment training are provided to the successful applicant.
Essential Behavioral Attributes:
- Practical hand-eye coordination to handle heavy mechanical tools safely.
- Physical strength and resilience to work outdoors in high temperatures, lift heavy garden waste bags, and stand for long periods.
- A proactive dedication to public service values and the Batho Pele Principles, maintaining pristine surroundings out of respect for public health users.

Detailed Application and Routing Instructions

The Northern Cape Department of Health manages recruitment through local regional channels. Applications for this post must be submitted through the Dr Harry Surtie Hospital human resource portal using any of the available submission methods below:

Hand-Delivery Gateway: Human Resource Offices, Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, Upington. (Note: All hand-delivered submissions require you to sign the official applicant entry book at the desk).
Postal Routing Channel: C/O Upington 26 Drive and Turner Street, Upington, 8801.
Direct Email Submission: vacancies.dhsh@ncdoh.gov.za
Official Enquiries Link: Mr JP Berend | Telephone Number: (054) 332 9094

Final Compliance Checklists

To make it past the first screening phase, your application folder must include a fully completed, newer version of the official Z83 application form, which can be picked up from any public hospital desk or downloaded online. Ensure that every block on the form is filled in, signed manually, and accompanied by an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae that lists your correct contact information and previous reference contacts. Clearly write the exact job title and reference code (Groundsman – REF NO: NCDOH 76/2026) at the top of your documents.

👉 Official Download Link: Download the Latest Z83 Job Application Forms at Jobs and Career Opportunities

👉 Alternative Vacancy Portals: Access the Full Northern Cape Department of Health Careers Portal

Post last updated: June 2026 | Reference Code: NCDOH 76/2026 | Target Focus: Northern Cape Government Vacancies 2026, Groundsman Level 02 Positions, Dr Harry Surtie Hospital Jobs, Upington Employment Portals, Entry-Level General Worker Recruitment.

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