Gardens and Grounds Supervisor

Village n Life; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Competitive package

Outdoor work environment

Job summary

Village n Life in Cape Town seeks a Gardens and Grounds Supervisor to partner with the Gardens and Grounds Manager. You’ll oversee daily maintenance of hotel gardens, nurseries and grounds, support landscaping projects, and supervise staff to uphold our high presentation standards.

Responsibilities include irrigation management, planning, and assisting with project designs. You’ll be second-in-charge in the manager’s absence and ensure secure storage of equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A qualification in horticulture, landscaping or garden maintenance.
• A recognised landscape architectural professional certification would be advantageous.
• At least 1 years’ experience working in medium to large gardens.
• Knowledge of garden maintenance, landscaping practices, irrigation systems and plant care.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to supervise a team, build positive working relationships and maintain high standards.
• A proactive, resourceful and detail-oriented approach, with a willingness to learn and develop.
• The ability to work overtime and provide relief management when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily maintenance and presentation of hotel gardens, grounds, nurseries and landscaped areas.
• Ensure irrigation systems operate efficiently and identify and address garden maintenance requirements.
• Supervise pruning, trimming, weeding, planting and the upkeep of trees, shrubs, hedges and indoor plants.
• Maintain vegetable and herb gardens, assisting with seasonal planting, growing and harvesting.
• Ensure pathways and outdoor areas remain clean, clear of debris and aesthetically pleasing.
• Assist with landscaping designs, project plans, drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Support garden maintenance programmes, project planning and the implementation of landscaping improvements.
• Maintain garden equipment, tools, stock and stores, ensuring secure storage and compliance with storekeeping procedures.
• Provide relief management when required and take ownership of assigned projects and maintenance programmes.
• Train, coach and supervise garden staff, ensuring professional standards, correct uniform and fair disciplinary practices.
• Maintain accurate facilities, aesthetics and grounds records, ensuring administrative tasks and outstanding matters are followed up.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Irrigation systems

Team supervision

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Overtime willingness

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Horticulture/landscape maintenance qualification

Landscape architectural certification (advantage)

Job description

The Role

As Gardens and Grounds Supervisor, you’ll work alongside the Gardens and Grounds Manager to ensure that hotel gardens, landscaped areas, nurseries and grounds are immaculately maintained. You’ll oversee daily garden maintenance, support landscaping projects and irrigation operations, and assist with planning, administration and staff supervision. You’ll also act as second-in-charge in the absence of the Gardens and Grounds Manager, helping maintain the group’s high standards of presentation and upkeep.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily maintenance and presentation of hotel gardens, grounds, nurseries and landscaped areas


• Ensure irrigation systems operate efficiently and identify and address garden maintenance requirements


• Supervise pruning, trimming, weeding, planting and the upkeep of trees, shrubs, hedges and indoor plants


• Maintain vegetable and herb gardens, assisting with seasonal planting, growing and harvesting


• Ensure pathways and outdoor areas remain clean, clear of debris and aesthetically pleasing


• Assist with landscaping designs, project plans, drawings, specifications and client requirements


• Support garden maintenance programmes, project planning and the implementation of landscaping improvements


• Maintain garden equipment, tools, stock and stores, ensuring secure storage and compliance with storekeeping procedures


• Provide relief management when required and take ownership of assigned projects and maintenance programmes


• Train, coach and supervise garden staff, ensuring professional standards, correct uniform and fair disciplinary practices


• Maintain accurate facilities, aesthetics and grounds records, ensuring administrative tasks and outstanding matters are followed up

What We’re Looking For

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• A qualification in horticulture, landscaping or garden maintenance


• A recognised landscape architectural professional certification would be advantageous


• At least 1 years’ experience working in medium to large gardens


• Knowledge of garden maintenance, landscaping practices, irrigation systems and plant care


• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills


• The ability to supervise a team, build positive working relationships and maintain high standards


• A proactive, resourceful and detail-oriented approach, with a willingness to learn and develop


• The ability to work overtime and provide relief management when required

What We Offer

• A dynamic role within the Village n Life hospitality group


• Opportunities for on-the-job training, development and career growth


• The opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and presentation of hospitality properties and their outdoor spaces


• A competitive package aligned with experience