GARDENS AND GROUNDS MANAGER – CAMPS BAY – WESTERN CAPE Full Time

Minimum requirements

• Matric
• Qualification in Horticulture
• Recognised landscape architectural professional certification
• 2-3 years previous experience in medium to large gardens
• Strong landscaping architectural and project management skills
• Knowledge of design trends, techniques, materials, and world class practice
• Proven track record and a strong portfolio that demonstrates excellence in design
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary design and delivery teams

Duties and responsibilities

• To liaise with clients, understand the project scope in accordance with the project requirements and deliver excellence in design.
• Establish general landscape requirements with clients.
• Prepare detailed plans and drawings of the designs for projects construction details and specifications.
• Hotel gardens to be immaculately manicured and maintained.
• Irrigation system to be efficiently operational.
• Ensure gardens and nursery are aesthetically pleasing.
• Ensuring plants in the rooms are up to standard and regularly looked after.
• Assist the kitchen in the vegetable and herb gardens – ensuring it’s maintained and always has plants available.
• Establish suitable controls for energy and water conservation.
• Establish and maintain recycling Centre.
• Lead Design team from concept to construction documentation
• Ensure that Recruitment Process is followed and team consists of efficiently skilled staff.
• Understanding of facilities and residential management.
• Understanding of the annual extensive care and maintenance programs..