SENIOR GARDENER X2

Job Advert Summary

The successful candidate will form part of the Horticultural Maintenance team, giving input into the maintenance & construction of landscapes and to provide direction to gardeners in their duties and responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF level 3 in an appropriate field and 12 months relevant horticultural experience

• Ability to operate specialised horticultural machinery such as chainsaws, Ride-on mower etc.

• Basic safety knowledge and ability to complete tasks in time without constant supervision.

• Code 08 / EB driver’s licence and ability to pass RW K53 driving test.

Primary Duties

• Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.

• Maintenance of indoor plants.

• Applications of fertilisers, compost, mulches and pesticides.

• Loading and offloading of goods, machines, plants and debris etc.

• Use of specialised horticultural machinery and equipment.

• Support with decorations and construction when required.

• Maintenance of specialised sports and recreation fields.

• Horticultural maintenance of sites.

Knowledge

• Specialised Horticultural, Turf grass & Landscape knowledge

• Basic safety knowledge

• Basic plant knowledge and Water wise principles.

• Knowledge of specialised Horticultural machinery.

Skills

• Communication (Verbal & Written)

• Chemical application

• Plant identification

• Plant propagation

• Pruning

Attitude

• Customer orientated

• Safety conscious

• Team player

• Productivity orientated.