Landscape & Gardens Manager

PLEASE NOTE: This position is based on the North Coast of KZN

The role of the Gardens team is to provide high quality garden services to ensure business performance is
optimised. The Estate and Garden unit is responsible for the management of all gardens and related aspects
within the Estate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management of the lodge, restaurant, bar and events platform incorporating the following areas of responsibility:

Establish landscape, gardens and ground maintenance service strategies.

• Develop and establish effective landscape, gardens and ground maintenance solutions inclusive of techniques and processes.

• Implement an effective and quality and project management system

Develop and establish effective housekeeping solutions inclusive of techniques and processes.

• Implement an effective AIS management system.

• Set formal and measurable performance targets and reporting strategies for staff

• Identify and manage corrective and enhancement actions.

• Employ sound environmental, ecological, and waste management practices.

• Plan and manage cost centres through Capex budgets, and add capital value to the asset.

• Ensure compliance with OHS, BCEA and LRA acts and apply the required principles

• Improve the aesthetic appeal of the surrounding environment to complement existing architecture and ensure longevity of the grounds.

Required Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ project management or similar related experience & experience in a similar role in a horticultural environment.

• Previous landscape construction experience is advantageous

• Must have the ability to analyse landscape development plans for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance

• Previous management experience within a multinational environment advantageous

• Knowledge of local South African laws and practices required

• A clean criminal record and a person of sober habits is required

• Conversational in South African languages advantageous