Golf Course Superintendent: Lead Grounds & Sustainability

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Access to golf amenities

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to oversee maintenance and aesthetic development of a prestigious golf facility in Midrand. You will lead a team of groundskeepers, horticulturalists, and mechanics, directing turfgrass management, conditioning, and sustainability to provide an exceptional playing experience.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, IPM, irrigation, and regulatory compliance knowledge, with a focus on water conservation and high standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent at a golf facility.
• Degree or diploma in Horticulture, Agronomy, Turfgrass Management or related field.
• Proven experience in turfgrass science, irrigation management, and pest/disease control.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Budgeting, financial management, and operational planning experience.
• Knowledge of South African flora and environmental conditions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual agronomic plan for greens, tees, fairways and roughs.
• Supervise, train, and schedule a team of grounds maintenance staff.
• Manage the budget for course maintenance, including labor, equipment, supplies, and capex.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of all groundskeeping equipment.
• Implement and monitor IPM programs, irrigation systems, and fertilization schedules.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implement sustainable practices.

Skills

Golf course management

Team leadership

Budgeting

IPM

Irrigation management

Sustainable practices

Education

Horticulture / Agronomy / Turfgrass Management degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to oversee maintenance and aesthetic development of a prestigious golf facility in Midrand. You will lead a team of groundskeepers, horticulturalists, and mechanics, directing turfgrass management, conditioning, and sustainability to provide an exceptional playing experience.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, IPM, irrigation, and regulatory compliance knowledge, with a focus on water conservation and high standards