Regenerative Gardens Team Lead — Farm & Landscape

Boschendal; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boschendal, set in the Cape Winelands, seeks a Garden Team Leader to guide our landscapes and nurture biodiversity on a regenerative farm. You will lead a small team, plan daily tasks, and collaborate with the Supervisor to deliver high-quality outdoor spaces that greet guests.

You should have at least three years in gardening with two years in a supervisory role, knowledge of irrigation, pruning, lawn care, and a passion for sustainable farming.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ practical gardening/landscape experience.
• At least 2 years in a team-leading or supervisory role.
• Sound knowledge of garden maintenance, pruning, planting, fertilising, weed control and lawn care.
• Basic irrigation and water-wise gardening understanding.
• Knowledge of indigenous plants, biodiversity and regenerative practices is advantageous.
• Ability to plan and execute daily and weekly work schedules and lead a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; health and safety aware.

Responsibilities

• Manage all gardens daily following the workflow; ensure team adherence.
• Plant nutrition, hedging, pruning, weed control and lawn care.
• Maintenance of fountains and water features; mowing and lawn upkeep.
• Parking, pathways maintenance; tree pruning and staking.
• Assist with landscape installation projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Support new garden or lawn establishment; lead the team with supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Gardening

Horticulture

Irrigation knowledge

Biodiversity awareness

Planting & pruning

Health & safety

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Tools

Lawnmowers

Brush cutters

Hedge trimmers

Landscaping tools

Job description

Boschendal, set in the Cape Winelands, seeks a Garden Team Leader to guide our landscapes and nurture biodiversity on a regenerative farm. You will lead a small team, plan daily tasks, and collaborate with the Supervisor to deliver high-quality outdoor spaces that greet guests.

You should have at least three years in gardening with two years in a supervisory role, knowledge of irrigation, pruning, lawn care, and a passion for sustainable farming.