Gardens & Grounds Supervisor: Lead Maintenance & Landscaping

Camps Bay Retreat; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Camps Bay Retreat is seeking a Gardens and Grounds Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance of our hotel gardens, nurseries and outdoor spaces, reporting to the Gardens and Grounds Manager. You’ll supervise staff, assist with irrigation operations and contribute to landscaping projects to uphold our high presentation standards.

Key duties include planning and administration, ensuring equipment is maintained and outdoor areas remain immaculate.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Qualification in horticulture, landscaping or garden maintenance.
• A recognised landscape architectural professional certification would be advantageous.
• At least 1 year’s experience in medium to large gardens.
• Knowledge of garden maintenance, landscaping practices, irrigation systems and plant care.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance and presentation of hotel gardens, grounds, nurseries and landscaped areas.
• Ensure irrigation systems operate efficiently and address maintenance needs.
• Supervise pruning, trimming, weeding, planting and upkeep of trees, shrubs and indoor plants.
• Maintain vegetable and herb gardens, assisting with seasonal planting, growing and harvesting.
• Keep pathways and outdoor areas clean, visually appealing.
• Assist with landscaping designs, project plans, drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Support garden maintenance programmes, project planning and landscaping improvements.
• Maintain garden equipment, tools, stock and stores, ensuring secure storage.
• Provide relief management when required and take ownership of projects and maintenance programmes; train and supervise staff.
• Maintain facilities, aesthetics and grounds records; follow up on outstanding matters.

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Horticulture/landscaping/garden maintenance qualification

Landscape architectural certification (advantage)

Job description

Camps Bay Retreat is seeking a Gardens and Grounds Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance of our hotel gardens, nurseries and outdoor spaces, reporting to the Gardens and Grounds Manager. You’ll supervise staff, assist with irrigation operations and contribute to landscaping projects to uphold our high presentation standards.

Key duties include planning and administration, ensuring equipment is maintained and outdoor areas remain immaculate.