Join Our Team at Thorntree River Lodge !
Position : Gardner x1
Department : Maintenance
Reporting : Head of Maintenance
Location: Livingstone
Job Purpose
Responsible for maintaining clean, healthy, and visually appealing outdoor spaces across the property. This role ensures that lawns, gardens, pathways, and landscaped areas are well cared for through regular planting, watering, pruning, and general upkeep. The Gardener will create a welcoming and attractive environment for guests and staff by preserving the natural beauty and overall presentation of the grounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and grow garden areas.
- Perform basic maintenance such as cutting the grass, emptying bins, managing weed control and leaf raking.
- Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants.
- Work with hand tools and basic light machinery such as plant vehicles, and small diggers.
- Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litter from the garden and grounds.
- Guide management on matters related to the garden.
- Advise management on the costs of plants and garden necessities with detailed written quotations and reports.
- Ensure a safe environment for staff and clients by adhering to safety and health regulations.
Qualifications:
- Full Grade 12 certificate.
- Certification in Landscaping or Gardening will be an added advantage.
- At least 2-3 years of proven experience in managing grass, flowers, and trees at a large area
Position : Kitchen Hand x1
Department : Kitchen
Reporting : Head Chef
Location : Livingstone
Job Purpose
To provide support to the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness, assisting with basic food preparation, and ensuring hygiene standards are upheld in all kitchen areas. The Kitchen Hand plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient back-of-house operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that all utensils, cutlery and crockery are cleaned accordingly and are ready when they are needed
- Clean ovens, deep fat fryers, mixers, fridges and freezers
- Ensuring the Kitchen floors are always clean and free of water/ fluids
- Taking out garbage and ensuring the bins are clean
- Conducting deep cleaning and disinfection as per the schedule
- Follow the daily cleaning checklist as per kitchen standard
- Proper storage and handling of chemicals
- Help in preparation of the junior staff meals
- Perform daily duties as instructed by the Chef
- Adhering to safety and hygiene policies and procedures
- Practise the clean as you go procedure
Qualifications
- · Full Grade 12 certificate.
- Atleast 2 years experience in the hospitality industry.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices is essential.
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and cleaning procedures
How to Apply:
Eligible and qualified candidates are to submit a cover letter, CV and relevant qualifications as one document to hrzambia@africanbushcamps.com. The deadline for submission is 28th November 2025.
