Gardener – Directorate of Public Service Management

Gardener
Gaborone
September 2, 2026
Full Time

Job Description

Job Summary

The Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) invites applications from suitable candidates and seeks the services of talented, self-driven, experienced and highly motivated citizens of Botswana to fill the following vacant positions across different Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) in Gaborone. VACANCY: Gardener (x 74 positions)

Key Responsibilities

  • Waters flowers and other plants in the garden regularly.
  • Identifies weeds and pulls these out from the lawn.
  • Trims hedge and lawn to level deemed necessary.
  • Sweeps the yard and clears litter in the yard.
  • Prepares seedbeds including tilling soil and erection of sheds, sows flower seeds randomly, and waters seed bed regularly.
  • Decides when seedlings are big enough to transplant or refers to planting instructions.
  • Prepares plot and transplants seedlings onto plot or the spot in the yard determined by supervisor.
  • Dumps litter in rubbish pit at a point designated by supervisor.
  • Loads refuse and dumps to approved Council spot.
  • Undertakes any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must have a minimum of Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) certificate. Direct entry. Experience in gardening will be an added advantage.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Scale: A2 (P34, 704 – P36, 444 per annum). Leave: 20 working days per annum. Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable.

How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to:

Director
Directorate of Public Service Management
Private Bag 0011
Gaborone

OR HAND DELIVERED TO: DPSM Records Management, Second floor, office 228. Attorney Generals Chambers, Government Enclave

All applicants should quote the Reference and Vacancy Circular Number of this advert and provide the following:
– Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae with duties;
– Certified copies of Certificates and Omang;
– At least one (1) recent work related references confirming the required experience if any.

REF Code: DP 19/33/5 III (109) | Vacancy Circular No: 5 OF 2026

Closing Date: 2026-09-15

Applications must be submitted via the official Botswana Public Service Management portal (www.dpsm.gov.bw).

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