Groundsman

LOCATION: Division Human Resource Development: (SAPS Academy Chatsworth)
REFERENCES: 27/8/2020 HRD (1 post)
Generic Requirements:
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post.
 Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English.
 Be a South African Citizen.
 Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/departmental cases.
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and
fingerprint verification.
Additional Requirements:
 A Grade 10 qualification will serve as an advantage*Basic literacy, numeracy and
communication skills
 Be able to read and write
 The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment
 Willing to work extended hours, when necessary.
Core Functions:
 Render cleaning duties of routine nature by utilizing a variety of aids within surroundings of
the workplace.
 Perform gardening functions.
 Reporting of losses and damages during execution of duties.
 Render cleaning services in order to maintain a high hygiene in and around the work area.
General:
*Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment offices)
will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the
application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the
application form.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Copies of an applicant’s ID, all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of
previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the
post and motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking
with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential
address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
• Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 as applicable to the
post environment.
• Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
• The closing date for applications is: 2020-09-18 at 16:00.
• If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as
well as a practical assessment.
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• Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed applicants.
• Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms
of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No
32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose
particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child
Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been
contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement
thereof.
Due to restriction of movement as a result of COVID-19, application forms must be e-mailed
and enquires directed as per post number to the following e-mail address:
SAPS Academy Chatsworth
Capt AM Molefe
031 402 7012 /084 448 8108
MolefeM4@saps.gov.za

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