Assistant Superintendent (Golf Course Maintenance)

Fancourt; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Links, a private club and golf course in George, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent to support the Golf Course Superintendent in maintaining pristine playing conditions.

You will co-drive agronomic plans, budget management, and staff development for the course, ensuring high standards and member satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Formal Turfgrass Management qualification and Pest Control qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership/management with budgeting exposure.
• Valid driver's license and Grade 12.
• Knowledge of bendgrass greens and native grasses management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive agronomic plans including fertilization, irrigation, pest and disease management.
• Oversee daily course operations ensuring exceptional playing surfaces on greens, fairways and roughs.
• Manage, train, and mentor a team of GCSAA-certified assistants and groundskeepers.
• Operate and maintain maintenance equipment, calibrate and service as needed.
• Manage the course maintenance budget and implement sustainable water practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Decision making

Problem solving

Time management

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Turfgrass management certificate

Grade 12

Pest Control qualification

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Irrigation controllers

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Assistant Superintendent (Golf Course Maintenance)

The Links, a private club and golf course in South Africa, is offering an exciting career opportunity to join our team. We are looking to employ an experienced Assistant to the Golf Course Superintendent for this prestigious course. The ideal candidate will have an overriding enthusiasm and passion for this work, coupled with credible and evident successes that supports his / her journey to the next step in their career.

In your capacity as Assistant to the Golf Course Superintendent you will, as an extension of the Superintendent, be co-responsible for the quality of the course maintenance and conditioning, the planning and financial management of the course maintenance needs, equipment, supplies and stockholding, plus the people management and overall member satisfaction.

We consider the following as essential:

Qualifications

• valid drivers license,
• grade 12,
• formal tertiary Turfgrass Management qualification (certificate level),
• formal Pest Control qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

• minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership / management role, experience with expense budgets, processes and controls (with exposure to annual budgeting and strategic planning); experience in people development, diversity management and related personnel management efficiencies; plus a working knowledge of current labour and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of raw materials, processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective utilisation of resources.
• Knowledge of and experience on the maintenance of bendgrass greens.
• Knowledge of and experience in the management of native grasses / scrub.
• Knowledge of and experience in the application of pest control substances / measures and the calibration of relevant equipment.
• Must be able to fully operate an automated irrigation system, linked to a weather station.
• Must be computer literate in normal MS Office packages.

Skills & Abilities

• strong leadership and interpersonal skills,
• effective communicator (active listening, social perceptiveness, effectively conveying information verbally and in written form, etc.)
• effective coaching and mentoring skills; effective as a teacher, developer and motivator of people,
• results orientated / taking ownership - effective at monitoring performance of yourself, other individuals, or elements impacting on the work, to make improvements or take corrective action pro-actively, considering information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Critical thinking (logical problem solving),
• Mathematical reasoning ability,
• Time management / can plan and prioritise,
• Effective negotiator can bring people together
• Effective decision maker can identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; can consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Preferred work styles

• Leadership a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Dependability being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Initiative a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Integrity being honest and ethical.
• Self-Control maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Attention to Detail being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Achievement/Effort establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Cooperation being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Adaptability/Flexibility being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Analytical Thinking analysing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Persistence persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Independence developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Innovation creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Application Process

Closing date: 13 October 2026

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Golf Course Superintendent to meticulously manage and maintain their prestigious golf course in George . This role is critical for ensuring pristine playing conditions, upholding environmental standards, and managing all aspects of turfgrass management and course aesthetics. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of agronomy, irrigation systems, and pest control, alongside strong leadership skills to guide their groundskeeping team towards excellence, maintaining the reputation of one of the region's finest golfing destinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive agronomic plans, including fertilization, irrigation, pest, and disease management programs.
• Oversee daily course operations, ensuring exceptional playing surfaces on greens, fairways, and roughs.
• Manage, train, and mentor a team of GCSAA-certified assistants and groundskeepers, fostering a culture of high performance and safety.
• Operate and maintain all golf course maintenance equipment, ensuring it is in top working order and properly calibrated.
• Manage the course maintenance budget effectively, controlling costs while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Monitor environmental conditions and implement sustainable practices for water conservation and ecological health.

Requirements

• A degree or certification in Agronomy , Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• In-depth knowledge of turfgrass science, irrigation systems, and pest/disease identification and control.