Grounds & Garden Care Attendant

Vineyard, Oude Werf and Stellenbosch Hotels by Petousis; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 working days leave per annum

Training and development opportunities

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Vineyard, Oude Werf and Stellenbosch Hotels by Petousis in Newlands, Cape Town seeks a Gardener/Grounds Attendant to maintain outdoor areas under supervision. You will perform routine tasks to keep gardens, grounds and outdoor spaces clean, neat and guest-ready while adhering to safety standards.

The role supports irrigation, plant care, pruning and landscaping activities and requires hands-on work outdoors with prior grounds maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Matric Required (National Senior Certificate NQF 4).
• Basic horticultural training.
• Course in Landscaping/Gardening.
• 1-3 years' experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or gardening.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Working with garden machinery.
• Experience in a hospitality/estate environment is an advantage.
• Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of the nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, trim edges, water plants, weed flower beds, maintain indoor plants, sweep pathways, maintain and report on pools, and remove debris to maintain neat, clean outdoor spaces.
• Assist with planting, pruning, fertilizing, and seasonal changes to flowerbeds, shrubs, and trees in accordance with landscaping plans.
• Ensure proper functioning of irrigation and greywater systems; report leaks, faults, adjust sprinklers, and support water-wise initiatives.
• Conduct routine inspections of walkways, entrances, and garden furniture; collect and remove litter, fallen branches, and ensure all outdoor areas are safe and guest ready.
• Safely operate, clean, and store gardening tools and equipment, report damages or faults for repair or replacement.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of outdoor events, landscaping projects, and other maintenance tasks as directed by the supervisor and manager.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation

Machinery & tools

Health & safety

Outdoor work

Education

Matric (National Senior Certificate)

Basic horticultural training

Landscaping/Gardening course

Tools

Garden machinery

Job description

Vineyard, Oude Werf and Stellenbosch Hotels by Petousis in Newlands, Cape Town seeks a Gardener/Grounds Attendant to maintain outdoor areas under supervision. You will perform routine tasks to keep gardens, grounds and outdoor spaces clean, neat and guest-ready while adhering to safety standards.

The role supports irrigation, plant care, pruning and landscaping activities and requires hands-on work outdoors with prior grounds maintenance experience.