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City of Tshwane Lawnmower Operator Job 2026| Apply Now

Apply for the City of Tshwane Lawnmower Operator job in Soshanguve. Earn up to R217,740 per year plus benefits. Apply now!

The City of Tshwane is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Lawnmower Operator position at the Soshanguve Depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for cutting grass and maintaining public open spaces, parks, traffic islands, sports facilities and recreational areas.

This is a municipal employment opportunity for physically fit candidates who have completed a Lawnmower Operators’ Course and are willing to work shifts and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Lawnmower Operator Job Details

  • Employer: City of Tshwane
  • Position: Lawnmower Operator
  • Reference Number: SDTM1377-1-2026
  • Department: Regional Operations and Coordination
  • Division: Regional Operations: Region 1
  • Section: Community Services: Parks, Horticulture and Cemetery Services
  • Location: Soshanguve Depot
  • Job Level: T2
  • Salary: R180,864 – R217,740 per annum
  • Estimated Remuneration Package: R262,140 – R309,076 per annum
  • Posted: 27 August 2026

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Lawnmower Operator position is to cut grass in developed and undeveloped areas, including:

  • Municipal parks
  • Traffic islands
  • Public open spaces
  • Sports facilities
  • Recreational facilities

The successful candidate will use lawnmowers and brush cutters to maintain municipal areas and improve the quality of the environment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants for the City of Tshwane Lawnmower Operator job must meet the following requirements:

  • Ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Basic literacy.
  • Completion of a Lawnmower Operators’ Course.
  • Relevant experience in a professional gardening services environment.
  • Physical fitness and good health.
  • Ability to carry gardening equipment and machinery.
  • Willingness and ability to work shifts.
  • Ability to work outdoors in challenging weather conditions.
  • Must be able to undergo a criminal record check.
  • Must allow fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at the applicant’s own cost.

Skills and Personal Attributes

The City of Tshwane is looking for candidates who can:

  • Understand and follow instructions.
  • Work according to strict deadlines.
  • Maintain good physical fitness.
  • Work outdoors for extended periods.
  • Safely handle lawnmowers, brush cutters and other equipment.
  • Work effectively under physically demanding conditions.
  • Maintain good health while performing outdoor duties.
  • Work independently and responsibly.
  • Adapt to different weather conditions.
  • Follow occupational health and safety requirements.

Lawnmower Operator Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of horticultural and maintenance activities.

Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance

Key duties include:

  • Cut grass in developed and undeveloped municipal areas.
  • Maintain parks and public open spaces.
  • Cut grass on traffic islands.
  • Maintain sports and recreational facilities.
  • Operate lawnmowers and brush cutters safely and effectively.
  • Perform general maintenance work in public open spaces.
  • Assist with maintaining municipal facilities and surrounding areas.
  • Help improve the appearance and quality of the environment.

Health and Safety

The Lawnmower Operator must:

  • Follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).
  • Use equipment and machinery responsibly.
  • Follow workplace safety procedures.
  • Take appropriate precautions when working with machinery.
  • Maintain awareness of safety risks while working outdoors.

Working Conditions

This is a physically demanding outdoor position. The successful candidate must be comfortable:

  • Standing and walking for extended periods.
  • Carrying equipment and machinery.
  • Working in hot, cold or otherwise difficult weather conditions.
  • Working shifts according to operational requirements.
  • Performing manual horticultural and maintenance duties.

Salary and Remuneration

The City of Tshwane Lawnmower Operator position offers a salary of:

R180,864 – R217,740 per annum

The estimated remuneration package is:

R262,140 – R309,076 per annum.

The position is classified at Job Level T2.

Lawnmower Operator Job Location

The position is based at:

Soshanguve Depot, City of Tshwane

Applicants should be prepared to work at the designated depot and perform duties across the relevant public spaces and municipal facilities.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the requirements for the City of Tshwane Lawnmower Operator job should apply through the official City of Tshwane careers platform.

When submitting an application, ensure that your personal information, qualifications and experience are accurate and up to date.

Reference Number: SDTM1377-1-2026

Enquiries

For additional information about the position, applicants can contact:

Benjamin McHarlies: 012 358 9232
Cathy Kekana: 012 358 6078

Important Information

The appointment may be subject to the required screening and criminal record verification processes. Successful candidates must comply with the City’s employment and safety requirements.

If you meet the requirements, apply for the City of Tshwane Lawnmower Operator position and take the next step towards a career in municipal services.

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