Landscapers-Almond Africa  135 views

We are growing! Almond Africa is looking for suitably qualified personnel to fill in openings within our company as Landscapers.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Role:

• Create new landscapes based on designs

• Uphold existing landscapes by planting, weeding, trimming, edging, pruning, watering, aerating, scarifying,

mulching and fertilising.

• Collecting litter, stones or any other objects and general manicure of the grounds

• Keep walkways and building entrances clean and safe

• Where necessary, apply organic pesticide to eliminate pests from flowers and plants

• Nourish the soil using organic fertilisers and other soil conditioners

• Create and maintain a favourable moisture, PH & microbiome in the soil for plants to thrive

• Maintain and repair fountains, fences, walls, driveways, ponds, swimming pools, patios, garden ornaments, garden

furniture, walkways, etc.

• Install arches, trellises, arbours, pergolas, garden furniture, children’s playgrounds and rockeries

• Perform minor repair and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment

• Install lighting, irrigation systems and decorative elements in the garden

• Maintain accurate records of rainfall, water application, fuel, fertiliser and pesticide use as well as any other

materials or consumables

• Collect and segregate organic material and channel into compost making

*Applicants to indicate on their applications, the city they would prefer to be employed in (Harare or Bulawayo) *Successful candidates will be required to provide police clearance.

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• “C” in O’ level Maths and English

• Qualification in Horticulture, Botany or Gardening is an added advantage • At least 2 years experience in a similar role

• Criminal Free Record

• Age range 22 – 50

Desired Attributes:

• Hard working

• Decent level of strength and stamina

• Disciplined

• Takes pride in their work

• Basic mechanical skills/machinery knowledge

• An understanding of plants and pests

• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently • Knowledge of associated safety hazards