Garden & Grounds Attendant — Guest-Ready Outdoors

Vineyard Hotel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

21 days leave per year

Job summary

Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town, seeks a hands-on Gardener/Grounds Attendant to maintain the hotel's gardens and outdoor spaces under supervision. You will perform routine tasks, assist with planting and pruning, and help manage irrigation and event setups.

The role requires 1–3 years of grounds experience, basic horticultural training, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Matric and English competency are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric requirement (National Senior Certificate NQF 4)
• Basic horticultural training
• Course in landscaping/gardening
• 1–3 years' grounds maintenance/gardening experience
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather
• Experience with garden machinery
• Hospitality/estate environment experience is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, trim edges, water plants, weed flower beds, maintain indoor plants, sweep pathways, report on pools, and remove debris to keep outdoor spaces neat and guest-ready.
• Assist with planting, pruning, fertilising, and seasonal changes to flowerbeds, shrubs, and trees per landscaping plans.
• Ensure proper irrigation and greywater system functioning; report leaks, faults, adjust sprinklers, support water-wise initiatives.
• Inspect walkways, entrances, and garden furniture; collect litter and ensure outdoor areas are safe for guests.
• Safely operate, clean, and store gardening tools and equipment; report damages for repair/replacement.
• Assist with setup/breakdown of outdoor events and landscaping projects as directed by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Lawn mowing

Weeding

Planting

Irrigation knowledge

Safety compliance

Garden maintenance

Education

Matric/NQF4

Horticultural training

Landscaping/Gardening course

Tools

Garden machinery

Job description

Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town, seeks a hands-on Gardener/Grounds Attendant to maintain the hotel's gardens and outdoor spaces under supervision. You will perform routine tasks, assist with planting and pruning, and help manage irrigation and event setups.

The role requires 1–3 years of grounds experience, basic horticultural training, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Matric and English competency are essential.