Job Purpose

• To provide a total management function-strategic, technical, administrative and implementation for  Parks, Leisure and Cemeteries facilities and services in the Division. 

Key Responsibility Areas

• Undertakes the formulation of strategic direction in the form of short-, medium- and long-term 
• goals for the Division.
• Initiates, plans, sources budget and manages special projects.
• Consults and negotiates with relevant stakeholders with regards to site and facility planning, 
• zoning, acquisition as well as the budgetary aspects for the implementation of projects.
• Manages personnel and the activities carried out by the Division.
• Manages Aquatic Safety, Cemeteries, Halls, Law Enforcement and Horticulture.
• Undertakes the daily management of the operational functions, administration and control of the 
• division. 

Competencies

• Managing Work
• Planning and organizing
• Facility specific skills
• Workplace safety
• Communication 
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Resilience
• Problem Solving
• Change Readiness
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Direction Setting
• Impact and Influence

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Horticulture or Landscape Technology or Turf Management.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 years relevant experience in the green industry of which 2 years must be at a management level. 

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Horticulture or Landscape Technology or Turf Management.
• 7 years relevant experience in the green industry of which 3 years must be at a management level.