Gardener

Phoenix Recruitment; Clanwilliam; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A gardening service provider in Clanwilliam is seeking a dedicated individual for garden maintenance. Responsibilities include managing outdoor and indoor plants, maintaining garden aesthetics, and ensuring a healthy growing environment. Candidates with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and a strong ability to operate garden equipment are encouraged to apply. This position values teamwork and commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar environment.
• Must be able to operate garden equipment and tools.
• Familiar with mixing soils and fertilisers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the gardens, veggie garden and indoor plants.
• Assist the team with maintaining the garden.
• Communicate accurately and timely to ensure quality of services.

Skills

Ability to operate garden equipment

Team player

Familiar with soil and fertiliser mixing

Education

Matric

Tools

Gardening tools

Job description

Duties

• Take ownership of the gardens, veggie garden and indoor plants
• Assist the team with maintaining the garden
• Planting / plant maintenance
• Ability to assess landscaped conditions to ensure a healthy growing environment
• Communicate accurately and timely to ensure speed of quality of services
• Maintain the gardens and landscapes ensuring plan growth, design and neatness in line with the aesthetic style
• Reduce any accident or damage to equipment, loss of tools and supplies
• Adhere to and maintain health and safety standards

Requirements

• Matric would be advantageous
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar environment
• Must be able to operate garden equipment and tools
• Must be a team player
• Familiar with mixing of soils and fertilisers
• Making and transplanting of seedlings and cuttings