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JOHANNESBURG CITY PARKS
 
SENIOR HORTICULTURIST (X2 PERMANENT) 
(R647, 035.78 – R775, 594. 29) 

 
Qualifications & Experience 
 National Diploma in Horticulture 
 B-tech in Horticulture added advantage 
 3-5 years of experience in a municipal environment 
 Computer Literacy 
 
Key Performance Areas 
 Participate in the identification, modification and initiation of present and future strategies for parks and open space development and maintenance. 
 Collaborate with the Regional Manager, assist in the formulation of objectives, policies and procedures in Parks and open space management. 
 Efficient and effective parks and open space management services according to the CoJ and City Parks’ policies 
 Collaborate with the Project Management unit; manage capital and development projects and maintenance work. 
 Drafting of various reports on matters pertaining to the provision and maintenance of parks and open space facilities for submission. 
 Conduct research, investigate future practices for parks, and open space management. 
 Drawing up specifications relevant to specific projects for contract purposes. 
 Assist the Regional Manager in the development and implementation of information systems. 
 Liaise with professional institutions, key stakeholders, relevant committees and interested groups on matters pertaining to parks and open space management functions 
 Manage all assets by maintaining the asset register, maintaining quality standards 
 Procurement of assets 
 Management of park infrastructure 
 Implementation of marketing programmes 
 Determine, coordinate and control the effective utilization of staff 
 Initiate management and technical training programmes to develop Human Resources 
 Develop, maintain and monitor the financial budget of parks and open spaces in area of responsibility. 
 Implement, monitor and control effective and efficient financial management procedures in the receipt and allocation of funds 
 Ensure the provision and safe use of all tools, machinery, plant and equipment according to OHSA. 
 Coordinate the implementation, maintenance and management of parks 
 Actively participate in the planning, development and maintenance of adequate parks and open spaces facilities and development projects and maintenance work 
 Meeting service delivery requirements, contracts management and as well as asset control and management. 
 
Knowledge and Skills 
 Good communications skills (written and verbal) 
 Report writing skills 
 Horticultural mechanization knowledge 
 Recreation Facilities Management 
 Financial Management: Operational Budget Control and Application 
 People/ Staff Management 
 Knowledge on Health and Safety Standards 
 Stakeholder Engagement and Liaison 
 Asset Management 
 General Administration 
 Horticultural Maintenance Services 
 Project Management 
 Knowledge on Environmental Legislation 


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Workplace: Regions 
Contact person: Abo Mini Tel: 011 712 6600 
 
Closing date: 4 April 2021 
 
Email CV only: Seniorhort2021@jhbcityparks.com
 
Note: Johannesburg Parks and Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.