Applications are invited for a vacancy exists for a dynamic and driven Golf Course Superintendent to join a team based at Legent Golf and Safari Resort. This role reports directly to the Contract Executive, in the Landscaping Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Must have Turf grass qualification & Horticulture Diploma
• Must have a valid un-endorsed drivers licence
• Must have at least 5 years experience in the management of maintaining a golf course
• Must be computer literate and have strong and accurate report writing skills
• Must be well groomed and be able to communicate with clients in a professional manner
• Must have a good track record and no criminal record
• Deadline driven
• Must have a passion for the industry
• Sound knowledge of machines used in golf course maintenance
• Detailed understanding of the game of golf & Construction
• Detailed knowledge of fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains golf course to the highest standards as allowed by budget.
• Lead and manage a team responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the golf course, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Ensure that machine maintenance schedules are adhered to and operate golf course equipment
• Ensure proper care and continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintain critical operations such as fertilizing, spraying herbicides and pesticide applications to promote healthy turf and plant life.
• Prepare the course to peak for special events
• Walk and inspect every green twice a day
• Ensure compliance with Occupational health & safety standards
• Analyse and implement appropriate measures to optimize turf condition
• Quality Controls
• Attention to detail and flexible
• Passionate about turf grass, the outdoors and green industry
• Happy to work extra hours and to exceed clients expectations.
• Must work overtime as and when required