About us:Village N Life is a leading local Tourism and Hospitality group where we go above and beyond to ensure the last 10% standards are met.
If you thrive in a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, and to work in a setting where exceptional people meet exceptional opportunities then this is the company for you.Who are we looking for:Camps Bay Retreat invites you to embark on a transformative journey as our Senior Horticulturalist, stationed in the breath-taking landscapes of Camps Bay.
Here, we don't just cultivate gardens; we nurture the very essence of serenity and beauty.
Welcome to a place where your green dreams take root, and your impact blossoms.What is required:Facilitate, assist and implementation of ordering, planting, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground covers, and turf grasses on properties.
Able to grow potted plants and maintain nursery for the different properties.
Identify and manage indigenous plant species to promote biodiversity and ecosystem balance.
Establish general gardens and grounds requirements with owner.
To liaise with owners/ managers to understand projects scope in accordance with the project requirements and deliver excellence in execution.
Take ownership of projects.
Excellent track record of the delivery of projects.
Thorough knowledge of horticulture.
Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and culturation.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of managing a nursery.
Management and Supervision of gardens and grounds team.
Knowledge of the elementary principles of landscaping.Minimum Requirements:Grade 12 or equivalentMust speak, read, write and understand English at a professional levelComputer literate level 2 minimum experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook in particular)Qualification in HorticultureAn accredited landscape architectural professional certification2-3 years Previous experience working in medium to large gardensStrong Landscape Architecture and project management skillsKnowledge of design trends, techniques, materials, and world class practiceReady to Join?