Job Description

At The Vineyard Hotel, we're more than just a team. Every staff member plays a crucial role in creating an exceptional guest experience. Our commitment to our staff goes beyond hospitality. We prioritise their well-being, providing on-demand healthcare, wellness activities, assistance with essentials, and healthy meals.

We also offer growth opportunities through internal programs, traineeships, study loans, and professional coaching for managers. Comprehensive benefits, including medical aid, retirement and disability funding, are part of the package.

Our care for our staff and our dedication to social and environmental

Horticulturist
Cape Town | On-site

You will maintain and develop a 3.5-hectare garden, which includes swimming pools with chlorination systems, internal landscaping, irrigation, and an active vineyard. Part of your role will be to oversee the management and monitoring of water treatment plants and the recycling facility and conduct scheduled groups on guided garden tours.

Along with your Diploma in Horticulture or Landscaping Technology, you have sound experience in garden estate maintenance with a minimum of 5 years experience. Your knowledge of indigenous plants and technical expertise with the maintenance and repairs, procurement of pumps, etc., will see you far in this role.

Computer literacy, administration, and recordkeeping skills are vital to this role. You have working knowledge of IR legislation and an understanding of project management and budgeting. An excellent attendance and performance track record is essential, as is the preparedness to use your own transport. Your ability to communicate in IsiXhosa will set you apart from the rest. You know sustainable methods in the garden maintenance of the site.

You are reliable, adaptable, and have excellent planning and organisational skills. As a driven, detail-oriented Horticulturist, you can work well under pressure. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills in English are essential.

Interpersonal sensitivity, empowerment, and practical teamwork skills will see you far in this role. Building and maintaining relationships, being well-presented and spoken, and showing innovation and initiative are key. Willingness to go the extra mile, embrace challenges, demonstrate self-discipline and a desire to learn are highly valued.

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Closing date: 31st October 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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