Landscaper / Horticulturalist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Uniforms and tools provided

Training opportunities

Dynamic project environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Landscaper / Horticulturalist to design, implement, and maintain outdoor spaces in and around Soweto. You will work hands-on with plants, soil, and equipment to bring design visions to life and ensure ecological health and beauty.

The role requires a passion for plants, a keen eye for design, and solid knowledge of horticultural practices suitable for the local climate. Competitive hourly wages and overtime opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional landscaping and horticulture.
• Knowledge of plant identification, soil types, and plant care requirements.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping machinery and tools safely.
• Basic understanding of landscape design principles.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Design and install landscape features, including planting beds, lawns, irrigation systems, and hardscaping elements.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, and pest control.
• Select, plant, and care for a variety of trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground cover appropriate for the local environment.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and basic power tools.
• Advise clients on plant selection, garden care, and landscape design options.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, meeting client expectations and safety regulations.

Skills

Landscape design

Horticulture

Plant care

Equipment operation

Client advisory

Tools

Lawn mower

Trimmer

Blower

Irrigation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and creative Landscaper / Horticulturalist to join their team dedicated to enhancing and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces in and around Soweto . This role involves designing, implementing, and caring for gardens, lawns, and other landscaped areas, ensuring they are aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound. You will work hands‑on with plants, soil, and equipment to bring design visions to life and ensure the health and vitality of all horticultural elements. The ideal candidate has a passion for plants, a keen eye for design, and a strong understanding of horticultural practices suitable for the local climate.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and install landscape features, including planting beds, lawns, irrigation systems, and hardscaping elements.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, and pest control.
• Select, plant, and care for a variety of trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground cover appropriate for the local environment.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and basic power tools.
• Advise clients on plant selection, garden care, and landscape design options.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, meeting client expectations and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Experience in professional landscaping and horticulture.
• Knowledge of plant identification, soil types, and plant care requirements.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping machinery and tools safely.
• Basic understanding of landscape design principles.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Opportunities for overtime during peak seasons.
• Provision of work uniforms and necessary tools.
• Training in specialized landscaping and horticultural techniques.
• A dynamic work environment with diverse project opportunities.