Sector Manager: Landscaping at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage and maintain new and existing hard and soft landscapes including irrigation, paving and gardens; 
• Maintenance of Camps/Kraals and Pastures; 
• Manage Statutory Compliance and Occupational Health and Safety; 
• Oversee specialized equipment and machinery; 
• Oversee compost and mulch facility; 
• Staff management and client service; 
• Manage the landscape activities and developments that are beneficial to the University in all aspects of Sports activities relevant to this institution. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• 3-year National Diploma in Horticulture ,Agriculture ,Plant production or any relevant qualification with two years experience in an institution of higher education ; 

Proven experience in: 

• Working in a horticultural or landscape environment; 
• Turf management and establishing landscapes; 
• Experience in management / supervision ; 
• Driver’s licence. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): 

• Knowledge of plant and turf care; 
• Knowledge of irrigation requirements; 
• Knowledge of landscape, turf and compost equipment; 
• Ability to read and understand landscape plans; 
• Familiarity with health and safety requirements; 
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to interact with people at all levels; 
• Computer literate. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• Familiarity with the Higher Education environment; 
• Environmental management.