Senior Golf Course Superintendent: Lead Turf Excellence

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive health insurance and退休计划

Use of company vehicle and mobile电话

Generous paid time off and holiday

Employee discounts on golf services

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Golf Course Superintendent to oversee the entire course maintenance, manage a team, and drive budgets and sustainable agronomy. You will lead irrigation, IPM, and equipment programs, ensuring top-tier conditions year-round for members and guests.

The ideal candidate will have extensive turfgrass management knowledge, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering immaculate course conditions in a premier golf estate setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field.
• 8+ years in golf course maintenance; 4+ in supervisory role.
• Expertise in turfgrass physiology, soil science, IPM, and irrigation tech.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in budget management and financial planning.
• Knowledge of SA environmental regulations for golf course maintenance.
• Certification from a turfgrass association is desirable.
• Proficiency with irrigation control, pest management, and record-keeping software.
• Passion for golf and delivering exceptional course conditions in Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive agronomic plans for greens, fairways, roughs, and other course areas.
• Supervise, train, and manage a team of groundskeepers, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Manage irrigation systems: scheduling, maintenance, and water conservation strategies.
• Oversee application of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides per IPM and regulations.
• Monitor turfgrass health, address diseases, pests, and agronomic issues promptly.
• Maintain and manage course equipment fleet and maintenance schedules.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget for course maintenance.
• Ensure golf course meets high standards of playability, presentation and safety.
• Stay current with turfgrass science, agronomy, and golf course management techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Irrigation systems

Pest & disease management

Budgeting

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Irrigation software

Education

Degree or Diploma in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field

Tools

Irrigation control software

Record-keeping software

IPM tools

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Golf Course Superintendent to oversee the entire course maintenance, manage a team, and drive budgets and sustainable agronomy. You will lead irrigation, IPM, and equipment programs, ensuring top-tier conditions year-round for members and guests.

The ideal candidate will have extensive turfgrass management knowledge, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering immaculate course conditions in a premier golf estate setting.