Johannesburg Zoo We are hiring!

Job Purpose:

To propagate and nurtures plants for the Urban Forestry department in line with the 5-to-10-year

propagation plan and apply knowledge of environmental controls and plant culture

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Horticulture or relevant qualification in natural sciences, conservation management, horticultural/environmental management or NQF Level 7 equivalent qualification National Diploma in Horticulture
• At least 5 years of experience working within natural sciences, conservation, horticultural/ environmental management or related field and 2 years of experience in a supervisory position

• Demonstrated experience working within a natural sciences, conservation, horticultural, environmental management or agriculture environment

• Relevant horticulture, landscaping or similar course – (advantageous)
• Demonstrated experience of working in a nursery – (advantageous)

Key Performance Areas:

• Work with the Senior Horticulturist to implement a 5-to-10-year propagation plan.
• Improves the quality, health and survival rates of newly propagated plants.
• Maintains records of newly propagated plants.
• Propagates plants, according to the propagation plan and standards and procedures for gardens and display purposes.

• Confers with superior to ascertain type and number of species to propagate, develop and  revise nutrient formulas and environmental-control specifications for
• Selects materials according to kind of plant, mixes growth media and prepares containers, suchas jars, pots, and trays

Skills and Knowledge:

• JCPZ policy and procedure framework, JCPZ mandate, strategy and stakeholder analysis
• Knowledge and application of SHERQ standards and requirements
• Knowledge and application of plant propagation, JCPZ policy and procedure framework
• Physical fitness, communication skills, interpersonal skills, conflict management
• Teamwork, integrity, honesty, service orientation, time management, flexibility, resilience
• Alignment with JCPZ values, self-driven

ADVANTEGOUS TO OBTAIN:

• Knowledge in Project Management
• Knowledge in Research and Development
• Able to work independently and be innovation.
• Able to solve problems and conflicts.
• Understanding of group dynamics

Workplace: Huddle Nursery Enquiries: 011 7126601 /6792/6668 Reference: PR20240903

Email CVs only: talentmanagement@jhbcityparks.com Closing Date: 16 September 2024

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