Job Opportunity: Groundsman & Cleaner Positions at Motheo & Gert Sibande TVET Colleges (Mpumalanga)

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is seeking dedicated individuals to fill groundsman and cleaner positions at Motheo TVET College and Gert Sibande TVET College in Mpumalanga. If you are a motivated and reliable person, we encourage you to apply!

Available Positions:

• Groundsman: 9 Posts
• Cleaner: 4 Posts

Detailed Position Information (Gert Sibande TVET College):

1. Groundsman (9 Posts)

• Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02), plus benefits
• Locations and Reference Numbers:
  • Central Office: GSC61/2025 (1 Post)
  • Ermelo Campus: GSC62/2025 (1 Post)
  • Standerton Campus: GSC63/2025 (2 Posts)
  • Evander Campus: GSC64/2025 (3 Posts)
  • Sibanesetfu Campus: GSC65/2025 (1 Post)
  • Balfour Campus: GSC66/2025 (1 Post)
• Requirements:
  • Grade 10 Certificate (Standard 8)
  • Knowledge: Repetitive tasks, facilities policies, relevant legislation, prescripts, policies & procedures, hygiene, and storage requirements.
  • Skills: Basic maintenance, ability to perform strenuous physical labor, and ability to work under pressure.
• Duties:
  • Maintain premises and surroundings; clean premises and empty dirt bins.
  • Maintain the garden: watering, pruning, trimming, mowing, weeding, removing refuse, applying insecticides, and cultivating soil.
  • Maintain gardening equipment and tools; detect and report malfunctions; repair minor defects.
  • Wash college vehicles.
  • Loading, off-loading, and movement of goods, stock, and assets.

2. Cleaner (4 Posts)

• Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02), plus benefits
• Locations and Reference Numbers:
  • Central Office: GSC67/2025 (2 Posts)
  • Ermelo Campus: GSC68/2025 (1 Post)
  • Perdekop Campus: GSC69/2025 (1 Post)
• Requirements:
  • Grade 10 Certificate (Standard 8)
  • Knowledge: Repetitive tasks, facilities policies, relevant legislation, prescripts, policies & procedures, hygiene, and storage requirements.
  • Skills: Reading, operating equipment, communication (verbal and written), people management, office management and administration, analytical skills, computer literacy, problem-solving, planning, and organizing.
• Duties:
  • Clean offices, corridors, elevators, and boardrooms.
  • Dust and wax office furniture.
  • Sweep, scrub, mop, and wax floors.
  • Vacuum and shampoo floors.
  • Clean walls, windows, and floors.
  • Empty and clean dirt bins; collect and remove waste paper.
  • Freshen office areas.
  • Clean general kitchens (refilling soap, replacing toilet paper/towels).
  • Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
  • Report broken cleaning machines.
  • Perform other general work as needed.

Application Information (For Both Positions):

• Closing Date: July 04, 2025 (13h00 sharp)
  • Apply early to avoid disappointment. Late applications will not be considered.
• Enquiries: Mr. BJ Dlongolo, Tel No: (017) 712 9040
• How to Apply:
  • Application Submission:
    • Email: applications@gscollege.edu.za
    • Hand Delivery: 18a Beyers Naude Street, Standerton, 2430
    • Postal: The Acting Human Resource Manager; Gert Sibande TVET College; P. O. Box 3475; Standerton, 2430
  • For Attention: Mr. BJ Dlongolo, Tel. No.: (017) 712 9040
• Required Documents:
  • A fully completed and officially signed Z83 form. The Z83 form can be found on the Gert Sibande TVET College website, www.gscollege.edu.za, or the DPSA website.
  • Comprehensive CV.
  • At least three contactable work-related references.
  • Candidates will be contacted to submit originally certified copies of all qualifications, including academic records, ID document, and valid driver’s license (if required) before an interview. Please provide documents no older than 6 months.
• Important Notes:
  • Be sure to include the post reference number on the application.
  • No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
  • Applicants should submit a separate Z83 and CV where more than one post is applied for.
  • Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered.
  • Selected candidates will be subject to a vetting process and personnel suitability checks.
  • The college reserves the right to verify any information received in applications.
  • Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Submission of fraudulent documentation and canvassing of college staff will immediately disqualify the candidate.
  • If you do not receive any response within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • The college reserves the right to withdraw any position at any time.
• Equal Opportunity:
  • Gert Sibande TVET College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativeness in respect of race, gender, and disability.

Good luck with your application!

Job Opportunity: Groundsman & Cleaner Positions at Motheo & Gert Sibande TVET Colleges (Mpumalanga)