Landscaping, Horticulture and Sports Field Manager (Rivonia or Cape Town) at Curro Holdings Ltd

Key performance areas

Landscaping, Horticulture and Sports Field Strategy  

Develop and maintain national standards, specifications and maintenance programs for:

• School landscaping and gardens.
• Sports fields (rugby, soccer, hockey, cricket, athletics).
• Artificial turf and specialist surfaces.
• Irrigation systems and water-wise landscaping.
• Ensure consistency and best practice across the portfolio.
• Provide technical guidance and support to schools.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Contractor and Service Provider Management 

Manage national landscaping and sports field service providers:

• Develop and maintain scopes, SLAs and specifications.
• Assist with tender processes and contractor selection.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.
• Conduct site visits and performance audits.
• Resolve performance issues and implement corrective actions.

School Support

• Assist with staffing structures and work planning.
• Provide guidance on equipment and materials.
• Support fertilization, irrigation and seasonal programs.
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem solving.

Budgeting and Reporting

Assist with:

• Budget planning and benchmarking.
• Equipment standardisation.
• Cost optimisation initiatives.
• Technical input into CAPEX planning for fields and landscaping.

Prepare and maintain:

• Performance and compliance reports.
• Site audit findings and action plans.
• Risk registers and maintenance plans.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Minimum

• Matric.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationally.
• 10 years’ experience in landscaping, horticulture, sports turf or grounds management.

Advantageous

• Experience managing multiple sites or portfolios.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers.
• Experience in sports field maintenance (natural and/or artificial turf).
• Experience in irrigation systems, fertilization programs and horticultural planning.
• Experience in budgeting, procurement and contract management.

Closing date: 22 April 2026.