Junior Horticulturist: Landscape & Gardens for Estates

BGA Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BGA Recruitment is seeking an experienced professional to join their Gardens team located in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The role focuses on providing high-quality garden services and optimizing business performance through effective management of gardens.

The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in project management or similar roles within a horticultural environment, along with a valid driver’s licence and knowledge of local South African practices. Strong landscape and garden maintenance expertise is crucial.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ project management or experience in a similar horticultural role.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Conversational in South African languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHS, BCEA and LRA acts.
• Improve the aesthetic appeal of the environment.
• Maintain effective housekeeping solutions.

Skills

Landscape knowledge

Pesticide application

Fertilizer application

Ground maintenance

Project management

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This position is based in the Southern Suburbs

The role of the Gardens team is to provide high quality garden services to ensure business performance is
optimised. The Estate and Garden unit is responsible for the management of all gardens and related aspects
within the Estate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keen interest in landscape, gardens and ground maintenance.

Maintain effective housekeeping solutions

Comply with sound environmental, ecological, and waste management practices.

Good knowledge of pesticide application

Good knowledge of fertilizer application

Goof knowledge of garden maintenance

• Ensure compliance with OHS, BCEA and LRA acts and apply the required principles

• Improve the aesthetic appeal of the surrounding environment to complement existing architecture and ensure longevity of the grounds.

Required Work Experience

Valid Driver's Licence

• A minimum of 2 years’ project management or similar related experience & experience in a similar role in a horticultural environment.

• Previous landscape experience is advantageous

• Knowledge of local South African laws and practices required

• A clean criminal record and a person of sober habits is required

• Conversational in South African languages advantageous