Landscaper

POSITION: Landscaper x 1

The position reports to the Community Facilities Officer.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Ensure that each team member is wearing the correct job/task-specific PPE at all times and adhering to work permit documentation.

Provide SHERQ Leadership support to packs and gardens staff, including PPE compliance, risk assessments, 4 steps to safety compliance, and incident management.

Develop and execute schedules for the maintenance of estate parks, gardens, and open spaces on the estate.

Build and maintain gardens, parks, and other outdoor landscapes on the estate.

Ensure plant growth, clean outdoor facilities, and trim overgrown hedges, lawns, and trees.

Plan and supervise the daily work and performance of each employee/contractor and assign work activities to achieve team and company objectives safely.

Uphold the landscaping design and ensure plant growth, monitor performance, and support teams in solving problems or taking corrective action based on:

Applying pesticides to remove harmful insects (mosquitoes, wasps, ticks).

Applying fertilizer to enhance growth and remove weeds and dead plants.

Performing general maintenance duties such as cleaning walkways, fixing fountains, and other duties.

Planting new decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs.

Performing groundskeeping and building maintenance duties.

Mow lawns using a push mower, riding lawn mower, brush cutters, and trim trees using chainsaws, wood saws, axes, etc.

Provide work teams with necessary tools and equipment to perform work effectively and maintain such equipment.

Communicate with estate residents regarding scheduled and unscheduled estate maintenance activities in the area of responsibility.

Identify and manage environmental risks and issues within the estate.

Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including those related to SHERQ, competition law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Ensure accurate record-keeping of tools inventory and maintenance activities for landscaping tasks.

Generate daily, weekly, and monthly landscaping activity reports for the Community Services Officer.

Ensure resource optimization, including work-loading, overtime management, and accurate man-hour accounting.

Manage the fixed-cost budget for landscaping parks and gardens tools and equipment, and generate budget inputs during budgeting.

Conduct periodic landscaping inspections and audits in packs, gardens, and open spaces to ensure the consistent beauty of the estate.

Ensure that tools are in good and safe condition and update records on all parks and gardens operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 Certificate.

Diploma in Environmental Management, Horticulture, or an equivalent qualification.

3 years’ experience in a similar environment.

Proven work experience as a Landscaper.

Ability to operate maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, brush cutters, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.

Strong knowledge of pest management and basic lawn maintenance.

Leadership capabilities to ensure a cohesive team.

Good communication skills to interact with the team and estate residents.

Proactive with good planning skills.

Suitable candidates must provide certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Method of Application

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations, and ID/Passport to the HR Business Partner at: Email: Subject Line: “Landscaper”

Applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process, where applicable. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.