Gardener in Bloemfontein, South Africa


​Private Client is looking for a Gardener to maintain the grounds of the estate and ensure that the garden and the grounds look presentable at all times. The garden area is 1,800m²

Start – May 15,  2016.  

Duties and responsibilities
  • Taking care of the territory of the estate: planting, looking after the lawn, cutting the hedges, cleaning the leaves
  • Overseeing a multifaceted garden, including landscaping and minor construction or repair work
  • Taking care of herbaceous borders, rose beds, fruit trees
  • Planting trees, flowers and plants
  • Watering plants
  • Ensuring the proper work of irrigation system and all other garden equipment is correctly maintained and serviced
  • Providing basic service and repair for all garden machinery
  • Liaising with suppliers and contractors
  • Ensuring all gardens, lawns, flowerbeds, flowers, greenhouses, trees, shrubs and bushes are healthy and well-tended to
  • Planning and designing all plant beds and pots

Requirements
  • Experience of working as a gardener  for a private client 
  • Training in gardening/landscaping, garden seminars & botanical workshops
  • Fluent English
  • Expert knowledge in the care of flora
  • Good eye for colour
  • Flexibility and efficiency
  • Good organizational skills
  • Independence in work

Schedule
The schedule to be agreed with the client. This is a live out position. 

Salary
Negotiable, depending on skills and knowledge of the candidate.
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​Position filled