Luxury Gardens & Landscaping Director – Resorts

HotelJobs; Paternoster; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Live out position

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Head of Gardens & Landscaping to oversee the outdoor spaces across its private resorts in Paternoster. The role blends horticultural expertise with luxury hospitality standards to reflect sustainability and guest experience.

You will lead gardening teams, design seasonal planting schedules, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality outdoor environments across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping/horticultural management within hospitality or luxury environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of indigenous plants, sustainable landscaping and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement landscaping plans across all resorts to maintain luxury standards.
• Design seasonal planting schedules that enhance guest experience and align with brand aesthetics.
• Supervise gardening teams and external contractors to ensure consistent quality.
• Conduct regular inspections of gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces.
• Oversee irrigation systems, soil health and pest control measures.
• Implement eco-friendly landscaping practices, including water conservation and indigenous planting.
• Coordinate with hospitality teams to prepare gardens for weddings, functions, and special occasions.
• Manage landscaping budgets, procurement, and cost control.
• Lead and motivate gardening staff, providing training on horticultural techniques and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Landscaping

Horticultural management

Irrigation systems

Sustainable landscaping

Water-wise gardening

Communication

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking a Head of Gardens & Landscaping to oversee the outdoor spaces across its private resorts in Paternoster. The role blends horticultural expertise with luxury hospitality standards to reflect sustainability and guest experience.

You will lead gardening teams, design seasonal planting schedules, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality outdoor environments across multiple properties.