Horticulture Lead — Rainforest Adventure East

Mandai Wildlife Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandai Wildlife Group is seeking a Horticulture Officer to support daily horticulture operations at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. You will coordinate with the Development Team, oversee plant nursery activities, manage suppliers and ensure timely completion of maintenance works.

Diploma or Degree in Plant Science or Horticulture is required, with 1–3 years local experience. The role involves outdoor work, shift flexibility, and collaboration with multiple departments and contractors.

Qualifications

• Min. recognized Diploma or Degree in Plant Science, Botany, Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Forestry Science, Environmental Science Management or its equivalent.
• At least 1 year relevant local experience for Degree holder or 3 years experience for Diploma holders.
• Accredited as Certified Practicing Horticulturist (CPH) or ISA Certified Arborist will be an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Horticulture Department in taking over/ handing over of Rainforest Wild Adventure EAST (RFS) from Development Team.
• Assist Horti Team to oversee daily horticulture operations and maximize resources to improve efficiency.
• Provide guidance to term contractor to ensure quality and timely completion of maintenance works.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for day to day operations and ad hoc requests.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure diverse and quality landscape materials.
• Enforce departmental policies aligned with organization vision and values.
• Coordinate with workers for new plant nursery operations and plant propagations for species conservation.
• Backup for Assistant Manager role for business continuity.
• Present proposals and project completions in meetings as required.
• Participate in site meetings with departments, vendors, consultants and authorities as required.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, goods receipt, reservations including Capex & Opex through SAP.
• Call RFQ for minor works via SESAMi and put up award recommendations.
• Carry out horticulture operations to meet landscape design intent.
• Monitor DLP and record defects for timely clearance inspection.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Plant Science

Horticulture

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Plant Science / Horticulture

Tools

SAP

SESAMi

Job description

Mandai Wildlife Group is seeking a Horticulture Officer to support daily horticulture operations at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. You will coordinate with the Development Team, oversee plant nursery activities, manage suppliers and ensure timely completion of maintenance works.

Diploma or Degree in Plant Science or Horticulture is required, with 1–3 years local experience. The role involves outdoor work, shift flexibility, and collaboration with multiple departments and contractors.