POST 23/321 : GARDEN WORKER
Division Operational Response Service
SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Durban: Border Policing: Durban Harbour K9, Salmon Grove (Ref No: ORS90/2026) (X1 Post)
Specialised Operations: National Intervention Unit: Bon Accord, Pretoria (Ref No: ORS 91/2026) (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Be in possession of ABET Level 4/ Grade 9/ Standard 7/ NQF Level 1 for which documentary proof can be produced when required. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies. Understanding of how to handle cleaning detergents. Occupational Health and Safety protocol. Basic literacy,
numeracy and communication skills. Be able to read and write; Ability to interact with other officials in a professional manner. The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment; Willing to work extended hours when necessary.

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.

ENQUIRIES : Durban: Border Policing: Durban Harbour K9, Salmon Grove: Lieutenant Colonel Mashau or Captain Modiba Tel No (012) 400 3787/3802/3761/3798 Specialised Operations: National Intervention Unit: Bon Accord, Pretoria:
Lieutenant Colonel Mashau or Captain Modiba Tel No (012) 400 3787/3802/3761/3798
APPLICATIONS : Durban: Border Policing: Durban Harbour K9, Salmon Grove Direct your application to the following addresses: Durban Harbour K9, No. 139 Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Salmon Grove, Durban or email to GeldenhuysS2@saps.gov.za
Specialised Operations: National Intervention Unit: Bon Accord, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: No. 629 Lavender Road, Bon Accord or email to LekalakalaJM@saps.gov.za Mobile Operations Bon Accord, Pretoria: Direct your application to the
following addresses: 629 Lavender Road, Bon Accord or email Makhonjwarm@saps.gov.za
Special Tasks Force Operations Maupa Naga, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: 3 Troye Maupa Naga, Arcadia, Pretoria or email Phirisonda@saps.gov.za
Wonderboom Airport, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane, No. 1 Rebecca Street Pretoria West: National Heliport or email to MarabaJ@saps.gov.za National Heliport, Pretoria West: Direct your application to the following
addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane, No. 1 Rebecca Street Pretoria West: National Heliport or email to MarabaJ@saps.gov.za
National Heliport: Technical Services, Pretoria West: Direct your application to the following addresses: Schindler House, Pretoria: 459 Leyds
Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria or email to ORSRECRUITMENT3@SAPS.GOV.ZA
National Operation Coordination: Office Of The Component, Pretoria: Direct your application to the following addresses: SAPS Academy, Tshwane, No. 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West: NATJOINTS (across main sports field) or email to VermaakRiana@saps.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 17 July 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement.