Groundsman – Mahalapye District – Ministry for State President, Defence and Security

September 24, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

The Ministry for State President, Defence and Security invites applications from highly motivated, well experienced and self-driven candidates to fill vacant position tenable in Mahalapye (Ministry of Lands & Agriculture Mahalapye).

Employer: Mahalapye District – Ministry for State President, Defence and Security
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Mahalapye, Botswana
Category: Gardener
Salary: A3 (P34,740-P39,456.00) per annum
Closing Date: 2026-10-07

Key Responsibilities

  • Sweeps yard and clears litters in the yard.
  • Maintain trees and flowers for quality growth by; -regularly watering -pruning trees -weeding
  • Keeps inventory of gardens tools
  • Loads and dumps litters and refuse at a point designated by supervisor.
  • Checks fence and report defects to the supervisor for maintenance
  • Operates garden equipment, machines and reports defects for maintenance purposes
  • Undertakes any other related duties as required to meet exigencies of the service.

Requirements

To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must have a minimum qualification of Primary School Leaving Exam (PSLE) certificate.

Direct Entry Experience as a Cleaner will be an added advantage.

  • Working with People
  • Adhering to Principles and Values
  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Following Instructions and Procedures
  • Adapting and responding to change

Salary

A3 (P34,740-P39,456.00) per annum

How to Apply

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 reference confirming the required experience if any.

Applications should be addressed to: District Commissioner, Office of the District Commissioner, P O BOX 59, Mahalapye

OR HAND DELIVERED TO: Records Management Unit, Office of the District Commissioner, Office NO: 019

REF Code: ODC/MAH/4/7/1 VII (32) | Vacancy Circular No: 2 OF 2026

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