Floral Team- Assistant

Babylonstoren; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Babylonstoren, located in Franschhoek, invites you to join the Flower Team for a seasonal assignment from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The role focuses on translating the farm's abundance into living, fragrant art through large-scale installations and floral styling.

You will craft arrangements for events, make tussie-mussies, and support daily studio tasks. A hands-on, creative, and practical mindset, plus a Code 8 driver’s license, are essential as we rotate weekends and public holidays

Qualifications

• Valid Code 8 driver’s license; farm driving is required.
• Prior floral arranging experience and sharp styling eye.
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays on a rotational roster.

Responsibilities

• Assisting prepping, building, and styling large-scale botanical installations and decor that welcome guests from all over the world.
• Craft and create floral arrangements for various events and functions.
• Assisting with the making of tussie-mussies (small handheld flower bouquets) and other floral products.
• Supporting with the day-to-day rhythm, and general daily tasks within the floral workspace.

Skills

Hands-on

Practical mindset

Floral styling

Creativity

Job description

Seasonal Role: 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027

Our garden is not just scenery—it is our compass and our canvas. As the Cape summer turns our historic farm into a lush tapestry of blooms, herbs, and ripening fruit, our Floral Team sets out each morning to translate that abundance into living, fragrant art.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and hardworking individual to join Babylonstoren’s Flower Team. The ideal candidate has a passion for flowers, plants, and decor, and enjoys working practically and creatively.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting prepping, building, and styling large-scale botanical installations and decor that welcome guests from all over the world.
• Craft and create floral arrangements for various events and functions.
• Assisting with the making of tussie-mussies (small handheld flower bouquets) and other floral products.
• Supporting with the day-to-day rhythm, and general daily tasks within the floral workspace.

We Hope to Meet Someone Who:

• Hold a valid Code 8 driver’s license (compulsory, as farm driving is a daily requirement).
• Loves working with their hands, have a practical mindset, and willingness to do physical work.
• Work neatly, treat delicate botanicals with care, and take genuine pride in every single creation that leaves your bench.
• Have prior floral arranging experience and a sharp aesthetic eye for styling, proportion, and a creative flair will count strongly in your favor.
• Communicate with warmth, respect, and ease within a close-knit team.
• Peak season means celebration—you are willing and eager to work on a rotational roster that includes weekends and public holidays.

If you are ready to immerse yourself in the textures, seasons, and scents of Babylonstoren, we would love to hear from you.