Hoof Tuinier / Head Gardener

ARVO; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ARVO in Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa, seeks a visionary Head Gardener to lead a world-class gardening team and drive the garden's ongoing development.

The ideal candidate combines strong horticultural knowledge with proven leadership, strategic thinking and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will oversee about 70 staff, manage budgets, and develop new landscaping and garden projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in horticulture or agriculture.
• Proven ability to lead a large, diverse team with enthusiasm and respect.
• Strong leadership, motivation and team-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and drainage.
• Understanding of the tourism industry and logistical planning.
• Proven project and contract management experience.
• High energy, a positive attitude and a passion for guest experiences.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a diverse gardening team of approximately 70 employees.
• Manage staff development and performance.
• Ensure optimum maintenance of gardening and farming equipment.
• Develop fertilisation and integrated pest management programmes.
• Plan, implement and monitor irrigation systems.
• Lead landscaping and garden projects.
• Manage budgets responsibly and efficiently.
• Maintain consistently high standards and drive continuous improvement across the garden operation.
• Share horticultural knowledge through inspiring workshops and gardening presentations for visitors and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Irrigation planning

Garden maintenance

Education

Relevant academic qualification

Job description

Hoof Tuinier / Head Gardener

Wes-Kaap, Suid-Afrika
Western Cape, South Africa

Oorsig van die Rol

Ons kliënt is op soek na ’n visioenêre, passievolle en dinamiese Hoof Tuinier om ’n wêreldklas tuinspan te lei en die voortgesette ontwikkeling van een van Suid-Afrika se mees besonderse tuine te dryf.

Die ideale kandidaat kombineer sterk tuinbou- of landboukennis met uitstekende leierskap, strategiese denke en ’n passie vir uitsonderlike gaste-ervarings. Jy sal verantwoordelik wees vir die leiding van ’n diverse span, die instandhouding en ontwikkeling van die tuine, asook die bestuur van nuwe landskap- en tuinprojekte.

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a visionary, passionate and dynamic Head Gardener to lead a world-class gardening team and drive the continued development of one of South Africa’s most exceptional gardens.

The ideal candidate combines strong horticultural or agricultural knowledge with excellent leadership, strategic thinking and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will be responsible for leading a diverse team, maintaining and developing the gardens, and managing new landscaping and garden projects.

Sleutelverantwoordelikhede

• Lei, ontwikkel en inspireer ’n diverse tuinspan van ongeveer 70 medewerkers.
• Bestuur personeel en ondersteun hul groei, ontwikkeling en prestasie.
• Verseker die optimale instandhouding van tuin- en plaastoerusting.
• Ontwikkel en bestuur bemestings- en geïntegreerde plaagbeheerprogramme.
• Beplan, implementeer en monitor besproeiingstelsels vir optimale groei.
• Lei die ontwikkeling en implementering van nuwe landskap- en tuinprojekte.
• Bestuur begrotings verantwoordelik en doeltreffend.
• Verseker konsekwente hoë gehalte en voortdurende verbetering binne die tuinbedryf.
• Deel tuinboukennis deur inspirerende werkswinkels en tuinmaakaanbiedings aan besoekers en spanne.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a diverse gardening team of approximately 70 employees.
• Manage staff and support their growth, development and performance.
• Ensure the optimal maintenance of gardening and farming equipment.
• Develop and manage fertilisation and integrated pest management programmes.
• Plan, implement and monitor irrigation systems for optimal growth.
• Lead the development and implementation of new landscaping and garden projects.
• Manage budgets responsibly and efficiently.
• Maintain consistently high standards and drive continuous improvement across the garden operation.
• Share horticultural knowledge through inspiring workshops and gardening presentations for visitors and teams.

Wie moet aansoek doen? / Who Should Apply?

Hierdie rol is ideaal vir ’n senior tuinbou- of landboukundige professionele persoon wat gereed is om ’n groot span te lei, komplekse tuinbedrywighede te bestuur en ’n sigbare impak op ’n uitsonderlike bestemming te maak.

This role is ideal for a senior horticultural or agricultural professional who is ready to lead a large team, manage complex garden operations and make a meaningful impact on an exceptional destination.

Belangrike Nota / Important Note

Die rol vereis ’n hoë vlak van betrokkenheid, energie en leierskap. Indien jy gereed is om een van Suid-Afrika se mooiste tuine na nóg groter hoogtes te lei, nooi ons jou uit om aansoek te doen.

This role requires a high level of involvement, energy and leadership. If you are ready to lead one of South Africa’s most beautiful gardens to even greater heights, we would love to hear from you.

Vereistes

• ’n Relevante akademiese kwalifikasie.
• Minstens 10 jaar se ervaring in tuinbou of landbou.
• Bewese ervaring in die bestuur van ’n suksesvolle tuin- of landboubedryf op senior vlak.
• Bewese vermoë om ’n groot, diverse span met entoesiasme en respek te lei.
• Sterk leierskap-, motiverings- en spanbouvaardighede.
• Uitstekende organisatoriese en beplanningsvermoë.
• Goeie rekenaarvaardighede.
• Degelike kennis van vrugte- en groenteproduksie.
• Kennis van besproeiingstelsels en dreinering.
• Begrip van die toerismebedryf en logistieke beplanning.
• Bewese ervaring in projek- en kontrakbestuur.
• ’n Hoë energievlak, positiewe ingesteldheid en ’n liefde vir voortdurende verbetering.
• ’n Opregte passie vir uitstekende gaste-ervarings.

Requirements

• A relevant academic qualification.
• At least 10 years’ experience in horticulture or agriculture.
• Proven experience managing a successful garden or agricultural operation at senior level.
• Proven ability to lead a large and diverse team with enthusiasm and respect.
• Strong leadership, motivational and team-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Good computer skills.
• Sound knowledge of fruit and vegetable production.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and drainage.
• Understanding of the tourism industry and logistical planning.
• Proven project and contract management experience.
• High energy levels, a positive outlook and a passion for continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.