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Gardener (Soetmelksvlei)
Babylonstoren has an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about general gardening and possesses thorough plant knowledge.
Requirements
- A completed National Senior Certificate qualification (matric / Grade 12).
- Good general knowledge of fruit, vegetables and herbs.
- Good general knowledge of fynbos.
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
- Must be familiar with the Simondium Valley.
- Good practical skills and experience in gardening to be able to maintain the orchard and vegetable garden.
- Energetic, physically strong and healthy to be able to complete tasks alone.
- Ability to function independently but also able to form part of a small team.
- Self-motivated and able to plan own tasks for the day.
- Studious and interested in plants and gardening practices dating back to 1897.
- Work in a uniform daily that resembles the 1897 era.
- Available to work during hospitality hours, which also includes weekends.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning the yard.
- Weed control.
- Pest and plague control on fruit and vegetables.
- Prune hedges and plants.
- Plant and harvest vegetables and herbs.
- Manage irrigation and water plants by hand.
- Any gardening-related tasks.
- Ability to comfortably interact with guests regarding gardens.
- Ability to present garden tours.
- Provide support to restaurants and home for fresh material as needed.
- Provide support for the workshops that are hosted at Soetmelksvlei.
Please send your CV and salary expectation to [email protected].