PERMANENT HEAD GARDENER VACANCIES (X16 POSTS) AT JOBURG CITY PARKS AND ZOO

PERMANENT HEAD GARDENER VACANCIES

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Permanent Head Gardener Vacancies (X16 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 2nd September 2024

POSTS: HEAD GARDENERS X16

• Salary: R17,314.77 – R23,373.84
• Reference number: HG25072024
• Workplace: Region F

JOB PURPOSE:

Supervise Arboriculture/Horticulture teams to ensure completion of scheduled maintenance tasks as directed by Senior Arboriculturist/ Horticulturalist according to Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards in daily activities. Organize necessary machinery and tools for the team, transport them to the worksite, and supervise the execution and completion of required activities.

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

APPLICATIONS:

Email CVs to: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com

Reference: HG25072024

Enquiries: 011 712 6601/ 6792/ 6749

CLOSING DATE: 02 SEPTEMBER 2024

About JOBURG CITY PARKS AND ZOO

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is a merged entity as from January 2013, and is registered as a non-profit company under the South African Companies Act, No 71 of 2008 as amended. The merger is a result of the institutional review process of the City of Johannesburg.

JCPZ is mandated by the City of Johannesburg to manage the City’s cemeteries, parks and designated public open spaces as well as to ensure that its environmental conservation function is carried out, which includes the maintenance of all street and park trees within the City’s borders, the Zoo with the preservation and management of biodiversity through direct conservation action, education, research and recreation.

The organisation has a growing portfolio in excess of 20 000 ha of green open spaces and 3.2 million trees (public spaces). Currently, the Zoo has 326 species consisting of 2 096 specimens housed within 54 ha area. The collection consists of 20 Amphibia (Frogs), 5 Arachnida (Spiders), 128 Aves (Birds), 47 Reptilia (Reptiles), 25 Osteichthyes (Pisces- Fish) and 101 Mammalia (Mammals).

The company operated with an operational budget of R692.8million, a capital development budget of R102.2 million and a staff complement of 1 563 permanent employees.