{"id":1655,"date":"2026-04-24T14:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1655"},"modified":"2026-04-22T18:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:00:42","slug":"department-of-defence-driver-food-service-aid-store-assistant-groundsman-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1655","title":{"rendered":"Department of Defence  \u2013 Driver, Food Service Aid, Store Assistant &#038; Groundsman Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"342\">If you are searching for entry-level government jobs in South Africa, the latest vacancies from the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Department of Defence<\/span><\/span> provide multiple opportunities for candidates with Grade 11, Matric, or ABET qualifications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"476\">These positions are based at various South African Air Force bases and offer stable employment with competitive government salaries.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"y1k2la\" data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"514\">Overview of Available Posts<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"570\">The Department of Defence is currently recruiting for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"767\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bt1kc5\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"619\">Driver Operator (X3 Posts) \u2013 AFB Waterkloof<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6ls9ch\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"670\">Food Service Aid (X6 Posts) \u2013 AFB Langebaanweg<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10lf5pq\" data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"724\">Store Assistant (X2 Posts) \u2013 SA Air Force College<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"momjbl\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"767\">Groundsman (X6 Posts) \u2013 AFB Hoedspruit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"772\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"j80ran\" data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"791\">Job Locations<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"994\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1gne1bx\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"874\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pretoria<\/span><\/span> (AFB Waterkloof &amp; SA Air Force College)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fliizt\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Langebaan<\/span><\/span> (AFB Langebaanweg)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j0t9wu\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"994\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Hoedspruit<\/span><\/span> (AFB Hoedspruit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"5pgud7\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\">Salary Packages<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1185\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yf99v7\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1087\"><strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1055\">Driver Operator (Level 03):<\/strong> R170 226 \u2013 R200 523 per annum<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v2qney\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1185\"><strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1153\">Food Service Aid \/ Store Assistant \/ Groundsman (Level 02):<\/strong> R144 024 \u2013 R169 656 per annum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15kqvo0\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1234\">POST 13\/53: Driver Operator (X3 Posts)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1320\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1257\">Reference Number:<\/strong> AFBWKLF\/12\/13\/26\/02<br data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\" \/><strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1293\">Location:<\/strong> AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1340\">Requirements:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1456\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16wz92p\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1382\">Grade 11 (NQF Level 3) or equivalent<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v89vjy\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1417\">Valid Code C1 driver\u2019s licence<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qtjqhy\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1456\">Minimum 3 years driving experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1474\">Key Duties:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<li data-section-id=\"eaiskp\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1510\">Transport passengers and goods<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1208aef\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1544\">Maintain and inspect vehicles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k0juji\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1583\">Record trips and usage in logbooks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z33c28\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1632\">Provide messenger and administrative support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12dg747\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1658\">Report vehicle faults<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"quk0oi\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1696\">Work flexible hours when required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1774\"><strong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1707\">Note:<\/strong> Shortlisted candidates will undergo a driving and competency test.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1b3gg9r\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1824\">POST 13\/54: Food Service Aid (X6 Posts)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1902\"><strong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1847\">Reference Number:<\/strong> AFBLBWG\/12\/13\/26\/02<br data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\" \/><strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1883\">Location:<\/strong> AFB Langebaanweg<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1922\">Requirements:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1981\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tuhq59\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1954\">Minimum ABET qualification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x3ehem\" data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1981\">No experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1999\">Key Duties:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17ljqwa\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2041\">Prepare and serve food and beverages<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pirkxa\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2091\">Maintain hygiene in kitchens and dining areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5yckxv\" data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2124\">Clean utensils and equipment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ff9fi0\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2170\">Set tables and assist during meal service<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p7xv7w\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2207\">Manage food storage and supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2212\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4mloqq\" data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2256\">POST 13\/55: Store Assistant (X2 Posts)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2348\"><strong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2279\">Reference Number:<\/strong> SAAFCOL\/12\/13\/26\/03<br data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2302\" \/><strong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2315\">Location:<\/strong> SA Air Force College, Pretoria<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2368\">Requirements:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2427\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tuhq59\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2400\">Minimum ABET qualification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x3ehem\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2427\">No experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2445\">Key Duties:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2633\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1e4p93x\" data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2487\">Manage store equipment and inventory<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hxji70\" data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2524\">Record stock received and issued<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"142egtx\" data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2566\">Ensure equipment is in good condition<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nq9nb7\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2600\">Follow fire safety procedures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xnrj8q\" data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2633\">Perform general store duties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2638\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vah9dm\" data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2677\">POST 13\/56: Groundsman (X6 Posts)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2753\"><strong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2700\">Reference Number:<\/strong> AFBHPST\/12\/13\/26\/02<br data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2723\" \/><strong data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2736\">Location:<\/strong> AFB Hoedspruit<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2773\">Requirements:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2832\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tuhq59\" data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2805\">Minimum ABET qualification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x3ehem\" data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2832\">No experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2850\">Key Duties:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"3047\">\n<li data-section-id=\"umlcol\" data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2882\">Maintain gardens and lawns<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ley1rq\" data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2925\">Plant, water, and fertilise vegetation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3esozv\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2963\">Remove waste and keep areas clean<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ncf19c\" data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3001\">Operate basic tools and equipment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bhtyhy\" data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3047\">Support general maintenance of facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3052\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"rh1ek1\" data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3090\">Skills and Competencies Required<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3122\">Applicants should demonstrate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3295\">\n<li data-section-id=\"juflah\" data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3153\">Good communication skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6crsb\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3183\">Ability to work in a team<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4ojbpx\" data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3219\">Time management and reliability<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z3vlij\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3260\">Basic knowledge of safety procedures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b3956z\" data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3295\">Ability to follow instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3300\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4yo9q\" data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3326\">Why You Should Apply<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3345\">These jobs offer:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3578\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1kwiaqi\" data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3416\">Entry-level opportunities (no experience required for most posts)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ysrls6\" data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3451\">Government salary and benefits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1asvo7m\" data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3487\">Job stability and career growth<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rzj5hj\" data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3534\">Work experience in structured environments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1t5miy9\" data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3578\">Opportunities across multiple provinces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3583\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fn2649\" data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3601\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3626\">Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3723\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1rtfe3c\" data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3662\">Completed Z83 application form<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17fa614\" data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3677\">Updated CV<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cac5fl\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3723\">Certified copies of ID and qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3728\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"n43aym\" data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3753\">Application Details<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3792\">AFB Waterkloof (Driver Operator)<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3938\">\n<li data-section-id=\"aohcq3\" data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3829\"><strong data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3806\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3827\">afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vkclkk\" data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3875\"><strong data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3841\">Post:<\/strong> P.O. Box X1001, Lyttleton, 0140<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oko7g5\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3938\"><strong data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3896\">Hand Delivery:<\/strong> Solomon Mahlangu Drive (M10), Centurion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"3943\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3985\">AFB Langebaanweg (Food Service Aid)<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4072\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tmg1wt\" data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4021\"><strong data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"3999\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4019\">lbwgmove@dod.mil.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h81bog\" data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4072\"><strong data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4042\">Hand Delivery:<\/strong> Main Gate, AFB Langebaanweg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4077\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4122\">SA Air Force College (Store Assistant)<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4265\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1uv3ubx\" data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4159\"><strong data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4136\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4157\">saafcolhr@dod.mil.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qq1paw\" data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4212\"><strong data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4171\">Post:<\/strong> Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vnsnqf\" data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4265\"><strong data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4233\">Hand Delivery:<\/strong> Abraham Kriel Road, Centurion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4270\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4304\">AFB Hoedspruit (Groundsman)<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4443\">\n<li data-section-id=\"rg1x5t\" data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4346\"><strong data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4318\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4344\">Prince.Ratheko@dod.mil.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gifvq9\" data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4392\"><strong data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4358\">Post:<\/strong> Air Force Base Hoedspruit, 1380<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ijbhmb\" data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4443\"><strong data-start=\"4395\" data-end=\"4413\">Hand Delivery:<\/strong> Main Gate Golf 1 and Golf 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4448\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mbjcjx\" data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4463\">Enquiries<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4604\">\n<li data-section-id=\"laxufi\" data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4500\">Driver Operator: (012) 672 3055<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h85ev5\" data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4537\">Food Service Aid: (022) 705 2515<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"27g0u0\" data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4573\">Store Assistant: (012) 351 5045<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ftfa6h\" data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4604\">Groundsman: (015) 799 2924<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are searching for entry-level government jobs in South Africa, the latest vacancies from the Department of Defence provide multiple opportunities for candidates with Grade 11, Matric, or ABET qualifications. These positions are based at various South African Air <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1655\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Department of Defence  \u2013 Driver, Food Service Aid, Store Assistant &#038; Groundsman Jobs<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1653,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jobs-in-sa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1655"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1689,"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1655\/revisions\/1689"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}