Faircape Group Groundsman Supervisor Jobs in South Africa
Faircape Group Groundsman Supervisor Jobs in South Africa
Job Description
Faircape Life operates 6 high-end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. Locations of these estates are in Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West and Onrus.
We are looking for a Groundsman Supervisor to work at our Heritage Manor.
The Groundsman Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Groundsmen at the village. Duties include job scheduling, task allocation, quality assurance and customer service.
Also responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the gardens and grounds of the village and ensuring an acceptable appearance of trees, shrubs, flowers, beds and lawns, and to keep the grounds free from refuse, weeds, harmful insects and plant diseases. Maintaining equipment and materials, and for ensuring adequate stock levels of consumables.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Supervisory:
Scheduling of work tasks
Attend monthly meetings to advise and take note of any areas of concern
Supervise staff and support employees to achieve productivity targets
Review work methods and systems for improved productivity and quality
Regularly check the quality of work being done by the Groundsmen
Ensure that stock is ordered and received as required (materials, chemicals and plants as needed
Provide training to staff, e.g. transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, using equipment, caring for turf, etc
Support and assist employees to achieve productivity targets
Identify diseases or pests affecting landscaping and order appropriate treatments
Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition
Enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety
Highlight areas of concern to the Horticulturist or Village Manager
Address complaints and resolve problems with assistance from
the Horticulturist
Tools & Machinery:
Inspecting tools before and after use (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, brush-cutters)
Ensure all tools are cleaned at the end of each days use
Ensure that blades of all cutting equipment are oiled and sharpened
Qualifications
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Matric advantageous
Relevant qualification advantageous, i.e. National Diploma: Landscape Technology
Experience and knowledge
3 year’s relevant experience in a similar role
Proven experience in supervising staff
Knowledge of horticultural practices
Knowledge of chemical (disease) types and dilutions
Knowledge of horticultural machinery and tools
Knowledge of irrigation systems
Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques
Ability to perform grounds maintenance tasks
Ability to draw up and implement work schedules and adjust as needed
Ability to research and implement best practices
Skills and Attributes:
Good communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Excellent customer service skills
Responsible
Flexible
Ability to cope under pressure with changing priorities
A self starter
Team player
Specific Requirements:
Clear health record
Clear criminal record
Clear credit record
Contactable references
Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job
Working hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break.
For more information and application details see;Faircape Group Groundsman Supervisor Jobs in South Africa
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