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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