Head Gardener at Johannesburg City Parks

Job Requirements 

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification 
• Basic Knowledge of Landscaping/Horticulture/Arboriculture
• Proven experience in transporting teams or individuals using heavy vehicles such as trucks or tractors. Knowledge of SHEQ requirements 
• 1 years’ experience in the supervisory level (Horticultural/ Arboriculture field)
• Valid SA driver’s license Code 10 & Valid PDP. Code 14 drivers’ license - added advantage 

Key performance areas 

• To supervise the teams so that required activities are executed as per Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Co-ordinate completion of job cards as per direction from the Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist, including scheduled maintenance and customer complaints. 
• Support the Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist with inspections. 
• Support Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist & check daily complaints & queries from all stakeholders. 
• Check equipment are in working order and transport it to the worksite 
• Work cohesively with the team to ensure completion of required tasks 
• Report any safety and environmental incidents on site and infrastructure issues 
• Report to the Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist on team performance and job card status 
• Comply with SHE-Q requirements and JCPZ policies when conducting work  

Knowledge & Skills 

• Advanced/ Safe driving skills driving heavy vehicles i.e. truck/tractor/bus 
• Excellent sense of navigation, Performance supervision & control skills 
• Experience on Machine operations for horticultural/arboriculture machinery 
• Knowledge and application of propagation of plants 
• Good understanding of SHERQ requirements and the applications to horticulture/arboriculture 
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills and Teamwork 
• Ability to work under pressure, Time Management, Problem solving skills, Customer service orientation & Leadership, Values, honesty and integrity, Responsible and Reliable 
• Proactiveness and pays attention to details, Ability to maintain confidentiality