Golf Course & Grounds Director — Lead & Elevate Play (Durban)

Dream job Link; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Housing assistance

Job summary

Dream job Link in Durban seeks a Director of Golf Course and Grounds Maintenance to lead the care of our premier facilities. You will drive agronomic planning, oversee turfgrass management, irrigation, pest control, and landscaping while managing a dedicated team of groundskeepers and seasonal staff.

You will develop and monitor budgets, ensure environmental compliance, and collaborate with golf operations to coordinate events and course activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in golf course maintenance, with at least 3 in a supervisory/management role.
• Certification from a recognized turfgrass management association (e.g., GCSAASA) is preferred.
• Expertise in turfgrass physiology, soil science, and integrated pest management.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and water management techniques.
• Proven budgeting and leadership capabilities; experience with cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement agronomic plans for the golf course and grounds to maintain optimal playing conditions.
• Oversee maintenance operations: mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest/disease management, bunker upkeep.
• Manage the grounds maintenance budget including labor, equipment, supplies, and capital expenditures.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of groundskeepers and seasonal staff.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable maintenance practices.
• Maintain groundskeeping equipment and coordinate with golf operations for course activities and events.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance, soil and water tests, and weather data.
• Uphold high standards of course aesthetics and playability.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Irrigation systems

Pest management

Communication

Education

Degree in Agronomy/Horticulture/Turfgrass Management

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

Dream job Link in Durban seeks a Director of Golf Course and Grounds Maintenance to lead the care of our premier facilities. You will drive agronomic planning, oversee turfgrass management, irrigation, pest control, and landscaping while managing a dedicated team of groundskeepers and seasonal staff.

You will develop and monitor budgets, ensure environmental compliance, and collaborate with golf operations to coordinate events and course activities.