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• Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy exists for a dynamic and driven LANDSCAPE DESIGNER to join a team based at our Cape Town Branch. This role reports directly to Rwgional Manager, in the Landscaping & Turf Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Must be in possession of a National diploma or Certificate in Landscape Architect design
• Must have between 5 years working experience within the horticultural industry
• Be in apposition of a valid un-endorsed driver's license and own transport
• Must have knowledge and experience working on AutoCAD  and or similar program
• Must have an artistic flair and understanding of different climate and environmental conditions
• Must have good knowledge of plant material and current hardscape elements and trends
• Must be a team player and work well with others
• Be able to plan and execute daily operational issues
• Self-motivated and deadline driven
• Should have good financial sense and know industry pricing

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assist with procurement of Landscape elements
• Be able to participate in high level discussions and decision making
• Be proactive with ideas and upcoming events
• Responsible to oversee installations teams
• Management of sub-contractors
• Assist with implementation of designs to horticultural standards
• Hand over completed projects to client
• Ensure that all administration and invoicing is completed, and all cash is collected
• Compile monthly sales reports for review
• Ensure Monthly Targets are met
• All tenders to be compiled and ensure all documents are correct and accurate

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• Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy exists for a dynamic and driven SITE MANAGER to join a team based at the Western Cape - Somerset West area. This role reports directly to Contract Executive, in the Landscaping & Turf Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Horticulture or any related tertiary qualification
• 5-7 years’ Technical experience in Landscape maintenance
• Strong Horticultural knowledge and plant care expertise
• Manage a medium to large staff compliment
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities
• Will be required to formulate quotes, chair meetings
• Fully computer literate (MS Office proficiency essential)
• Basic Financial knowledge (Quotations, budgeting & Cost control)
• Strong problem-solving ability

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Serve as main client with clients.
• Ensure effective communication and cooperation across with all levels of people
• Manage subordinates in line with company policies and procedures
• Maintain regular weekly communication with line management.
• Perform Ad hoc  duties as required by management includes overtime
• Conduct site walk- about and draw-up detailed reports
• Complete machinery checklists and submit reports to the manager.
• Assist in staff discipline processes and identify staff for potential development.
• Maintain daily attendance records on a daily basis and ensure accurate submission to payroll processing
• Do client monthly client specific audits and satisfaction surveys

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• Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy exists for a dynamic and driven Assistant Site Manager to join a team based at our Cape Town Branch. This role reports directly to the Site Manager, in the Landscaping & Turf Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Horticulture or any related tertiary qualification
• Technical skills: 3 years’ experience in Landscape Maintenance
• Managing staff on site
• Will be required to formulate quotes, chair meetings
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic Financial knowledge
• Fully computer literate (MS Office)
• Strong problem solving ability;
• Deal with High profile & demanding Clientele
• Valid drivers License
• Own transport

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Co-operate with all levels of people
• Manage subordinate with policy and procedures
• Employee management – Tasking & managing of on site teams
• Manages landscape garden maintenance and on—site mowing teams
• Ensure close weekly communication with line management.
• Adhoc  duties as required by management includes overtime
• Walk- about and draw-up reports
• Machinery checklists and submit reports to the manager.
• The source of staff discipline processes.
• Liaison with clients and reporting all issues to the manager before they reach burning point.
• Keeps attendance records on a daily basis and submit accurate records to the manager for submission to pay roll.
• Do client monthly customised audits and surveys