JOB DESCRIPTION: HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR

Company: Thelsac Equipment and Services Limited

Location: Lusaka

Department: Landscaping & Outdoor Services

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Purpose

To supervise and coordinate horticultural operations, ensure high-quality landscaping services, maintain healthy plant environments, and lead the horticulture team in delivering excellent outdoor beautification projects for clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Landscape & Horticulture Management

- Plan, supervise, and execute horticultural and landscaping activities.

- Oversee planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and pest control.

- Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and outdoor green spaces.

- Ensure installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.

- Identify plant diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and take corrective measures.

2. Team Leadership & Supervision

- Lead, train, motivate, and supervise horticulture workers and gardeners.

- Assign daily tasks and monitor work performance.

- Ensure team adherence to safety standards and proper tool usage.

3. Client & Project Management

- Conduct site assessments and give expert recommendations.

- Work with the sales team to develop horticulture solutions for corporate clients.

- Ensure all landscaping projects are completed on time and meet client expectations.

4. Equipment & Resource Management

- Manage horticulture tools, machinery, and supplies.

- Ensure proper maintenance and request replacements when necessary.

- Monitor usage of fertilizers, pesticides, and consumables.

5. Reporting

- Submit weekly and monthly reports on horticulture activities.

- Track progress of ongoing projects and highlight challenges.

- Maintain records of plant health, soil conditions, and maintenance schedules.

Qualifications & Experience

- G 12 certificate

- Diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.

- 3 years experience in landscaping, horticulture, or grounds maintenance.

- Strong knowledge of plants, soils, pests, fertilizers, and irrigation systems.

- Supervisory or team leadership experience is required.

- Ability to interpret landscape designs and execute them effectively.

- Good communication and organizational skills.

- Physically fit and able to work outdoors for long periods.

Key Competencies

- Plant care and landscape management skills

- Leadership and team supervision

- Problem-solving and decision-making

- Time management and task prioritization

- Attention to detail

- Customer service and client interaction

- Knowledge of safety standards and chemical handling

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