Head Gardener needed at Johannesburg City Parks
Job title : Head Gardener
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 05, 2024
Quick Recommended Links
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Basic Knowledge of Landscaping/Horticulture/Arboriculture
- Proven experience in transporting teams or individuals using heavy vehicles such as trucks or tractors. Knowledge of SHEQ requirements
- 1 years’ experience in the supervisory level (Horticultural/ Arboriculture field)
- Valid SA driver’s license Code 10 & Valid PDP. Code 14 drivers’ license – added advantage
Key performance areas
- To supervise the teams so that required activities are executed as per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Co-ordinate completion of job cards as per direction from the Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist, including scheduled maintenance and customer complaints.
- Support the Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist with inspections.
- Support Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist & check daily complaints & queries from all stakeholders.
- Check equipment are in working order and transport it to the worksite
- Work cohesively with the team to ensure completion of required tasks
- Report any safety and environmental incidents on site and infrastructure issues
- Report to the Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist on team performance and job card status
- Comply with SHE-Q requirements and JCPZ policies when conducting work
Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced/ Safe driving skills driving heavy vehicles i.e. truck/tractor/bus
- Excellent sense of navigation, Performance supervision & control skills
- Experience on Machine operations for horticultural/arboriculture machinery
- Knowledge and application of propagation of plants
- Good understanding of SHERQ requirements and the applications to horticulture/arboriculture
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills and Teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure, Time Management, Problem solving skills, Customer service orientation & Leadership, Values, honesty and integrity, Responsible and Reliable
- Proactiveness and pays attention to details, Ability to maintain confidentiality
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.
- Agriculture / Agro-Allied jobs