Greenskeeper at Servest SA

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Clear criminal record
• Must have Turf grass qualification & Horticulture Diploma
• Must have a valid un-endorsed drivers licence (Code B)
• Must have at least 5-8 years working experience in golf course maintenance
• Must be computer literate and have strong and accurate report writing skills
• Must be well groomed and be able to communicate with clients in a professional manner
• Deadline driven
• Must have a passion for the golf industry
• Sound knowledge of relevant equipment utilised in golf course maintenance
• Detailed understanding of golf & Turf construction
• Knowledge of fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the golf course processes of mowing, trimming, top dressing, treating turf, maintenance of bunkers, hole changing, hedge trimming and general maintenance
• Lead and manage a team responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the golf course, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Ensure that machine maintenance schedules are adhered to and operate golf course equipment
• Ensure proper care and continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintain critical operations such as fertilizing, spraying herbicides and pesticide applications to promote healthy turf and plant life.
• Prepare the course to peak for special events
• Walk and inspect every green daily.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational health & safety standards
• Analyse and implement appropriate measures to optimize turf condition
• Quality Controls
• Attention to detail for all processes done
• Passionate about turf grass, the outdoors and green industry
• Happy to work extra hours and weekends to meet client’s needs