Groundsman Supervisor - Onrus at Faircape Group

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

• 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

Closing Date 16 June 2023