Horticulturalist

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse plant life

Training programs

Supportive team

Renowned site

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, South Africa, seeks a skilled Horticulturalist to manage diverse ornamental and crop gardens. You will oversee plant care, propagation, and landscape design, leading a team of gardeners to ensure beauty and productivity of the grounds.

You will implement pest and disease control, irrigation management, and water conservation while maintaining records and contributing to horticultural strategy in a beautiful environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Botany, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in professional horticulture or landscape management.
• Extensive knowledge of plant identification, cultivation, and care for a wide range of species.
• Experience with pest and disease identification and organic control methods.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a gardening team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, plant, and maintain a wide variety of ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, and seasonal flower beds.
• Develop and implement pest and disease management strategies using integrated approaches.
• Oversee irrigation systems and water conservation practices to ensure optimal plant hydration.
• Manage propagation of plants from seed, cuttings, and divisions to supplement stock.
• Supervise and train a team of gardeners, ensuring efficient work allocation and task completion.
• Contribute to landscape design and development projects, enhancing the grounds' aesthetic appeal.
• Maintain records of planting, treatments, and horticultural activities.

Skills

Plant identification

Cultivation & propagation

Pest & disease identification

Team leadership

Irrigation systems

Education

Degree or Diploma in Horticulture/Botany

Tools

Horticultural tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and passionate Horticulturalist to manage and develop their diverse ornamental and crop gardens in Richards Bay . This role involves overseeing all aspects of plant care, cultivation, propagation, and landscape design to ensure the aesthetic beauty and productivity of the grounds. You will be responsible for managing a team of gardeners, implementing best practices in plant health, and contributing to the overall horticultural strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated horticultural professional to lead and innovate within a beautiful, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, plant, and maintain a wide variety of ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, and seasonal flower beds.
• Develop and implement effective pest and disease management strategies using integrated approaches.
• Oversee irrigation systems and water conservation practices to ensure optimal plant hydration.
• Manage the propagation of plants from seed, cuttings, and divisions to supplement existing stock.
• Supervise and train a team of gardeners, ensuring efficient work allocation and task completion.
• Contribute to landscape design and development projects, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the grounds.
• Maintain records of planting, treatments, and horticultural activities.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Botany, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in professional horticulture or landscape management.
• Extensive knowledge of plant identification, cultivation, and care for a wide range of species.
• Experience with pest and disease identification and organic control methods.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a gardening team.
• Proficiency in horticultural techniques and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of plant species in a beautiful setting.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• A supportive work environment that values horticultural expertise.
• Contribute to the enhancement of a renowned horticultural site.