Head Gardener Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Head Gardener to lead a dedicated team at a prestigious estate in Johannesburg. This role requires hands-on gardening expertise, particularly with water-wise irrigation systems and rare plant species. The ideal candidate will have a background in horticulture and a knack for team management, fostering a collaborative environment. With benefits including accommodation and the use of a car and laptop, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces while leading from the front. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Use of a car

Use of a laptop

Employer benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing a gardening team and overseeing landscaping maintenance.
• Knowledge of procurement for gardening supplies and administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a high-end estate's gardening team and manage all gardening administration.
• Procure items for landscaping and ensure hands-on involvement.

Skills

Hands-on gardening experience

Experience with water-wise irrigation systems

Emotional intelligence

Team management

Experience with rare species of flowers & plants

Education

Educational background in horticulture

Tools

Gardening tools

Laptop

Job description

Head Gardener Opportunity - Johannesburg, South Africa

A truly global partner of Greycoat Lumleys is seeking a Head Gardener to oversee an established team, looking after a very high-end estate in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Details

• Must have experience with water-wise irrigation systems and gardening
• Ideally have experience of rare species of flowers & plants
• Have an educational background in horticulture
• Procurement of all items for landscaping maintenance and gardening
• All gardening administration
• Managing a small team, including recruitment and training
• Must be hands-on and one of the team
• Ideally seeking those with UK, Europe, or USA experience

Must haves:

• You must have experience as a hands-on Head Housekeeper within private households
• You must be South African or have a valid long-term work permit
• Must be emotionally intelligent and lead from the front, not with authority
• Ideally seeking those with UK, Europe, or USA experience
• Ideally be a driver

Benefits:

• Salary of circa £40,000 gross per annum (83,600 ZAR gross per month)
• Accommodation provided, happy for partners & dependents to live in, although no pets
• Use of a car and laptop
• Other employer benefits

Job No: 146619

Consultant: Andy Hodges