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Biza iAfrica Consultants is looking for a Green Keeper ( Turf Manager) with the following requirements.*Relevant qualification in Turf & Landscape Management/ Turfgrass Management*5- 10 years Experience, atleast 3 years in a Supervisory position.* Proven track record in :1. the establishment and maintenance of greens, ovals and garden grounds. 2. The upkeep and service of machinery and maintaining general maintenance of equipment to perform daily tasks. 3. The co-ordination of a wide range of turf maintenance and establishing activities including; operationg specialised equipment, constructing and cultivating turf surfaces, installing irrigation systems, controling weeds, pests & diseases.*Supervision and training of subordinate staff.*Presenting verbal and written reports to management.*Develop and implement maintenance programs for all greens.*Application of chemicals, correct storage and recording.Please send send detailed CV & Qualifications to: admin@bizaiafrica.co.za.Closing Date: 30 April 2024
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ADVANCED GARDENER – Four to six years gardening experience
R43,75 per hour or R350 per day for working 8 hours per day
The Advanced Gardener must know and be able to perform the following
landscape maintenance tasks:
Responsibilities
Fulfill all
requirements of Gardener job description.Comply with
all company policies and procedures.Read and
write in either English or Afrikaans.Sharpen
cutting tools.Apply
granular chemicals after proper training.
Training
Tools
and Equipment
The Advanced Gardener must know and be able to use the following
equipment:
Identify
Broken, Poorly Running, or Misused Equipment.Riding lawn
mowerSoil ProbeScarifierAeratorRototillerPole PrunerLadderWheel
Grinder and FileBelly and
Push Spreaders
Horticultural Practices
Able to
identify by common name 30 frequently used plants (bedding flowers, ground
cover, shrubs/perennials, trees and turf).Pruning
trees, shrubs, and hedges to encourage healthy growth.Basic
fertilizer application techniques.Staking
trees.Guy wiring
trees.Installation
of 100 liter and 200 liter plant specimens.Able to
identify by common name 5 frequently seen weeds.General
needs of plants.Recognizing
plants with problems.Able to
identify by common name 5 frequently seen pests.
Irrigation Practices
Location of
irrigation point of connection and understand emergency shutdown
procedure.Broken pipe
and sprinkler head repair.Able to
identify the components of all irrigation systems.Understand
water management and water meters.Understand
irrigation controller programming basics.
Measure
of Performance
Proficient
and safe use of specified equipment.Identify by
common name 30 frequently used plants.Able to
prune shrubs, hedges and standards correctly.Know basic
fertilizer application techniques.Know when
and how to sharpen cutting tools.Identify by
common name 5 frequently seen weeds and pests.Recognize
plant and irrigation problems.Able to
stake and prune trees.Able to
plant 100 liter and 200 liter plant specimens.Adhere to
company policy and safety standards.Able to work
as a team member.
Pesticide Practices
Use of
pesticide application equipment and proper application techniques.Proper
cleaning procedure for application equipment.Proper
procedure for transporting and storing pesticides.Proper
procedure for emergency spill cleanup.Proper use
of safety gear.Participation
in training program designed for basic pest control procedures.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports directly to the team Foreman.
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