Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd
Job Description
Title : Assistant Greenkeeper
Reports to : Deputy Greenkeeper
Education level : Minimum Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture, Crop Science from a technical institution or university
The clubhouse of Kigali Golf Resort & Villas is undergoing renovations to become one of the best facilities in Africa. When finished the clubhouse will be composed of a health club, tennis and squash courts, swimming pool and 7 outlets.
We are looking for a competent Assistant Greenkeeper that will cover administrative, supervisory and technical duties.
Specific Responsibilities – include but are not limited to:
Fertilizer – Pesticide Handling Duties
- Under the general supervision of the greenkeeper and / or deputy greenkeeper, the assistant greenkeeper under this calibrates, monitors, operates and cleans the equipment used in fertilization and pest management.
- Scouting and diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies, pest and pathological problems.
- Quantitatively measures, loads and applies fertilizers and pesticides.
- Organizes and maintains fertilizer and pesticide stores.
- Properly disposes chemical containers with due care to the environment.
- Follow recommended safety procedures and keeps required record of activities.
Landscape Horticulturist Duties
- Under supervision of the greenkeeper and / or deputy greenkeeper, takes responsibility for the care and maintenance of course ornamental plants , trees and shrubs.
- Operates equipment associated with the maintenance of ornamental plants.
- Prepares soil plant beds, establishes by seeds or transplants,
- Maintains annual and perennial flowers in aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
- Plants and maintains ornamental trees and shrubs including appropriate pruning, trimming, feeding, and pest control.
- Operates mechanical and powered equipment used in the maintenance of ornamental plants and trees.
Stores / Administrative Assistant Duties
- Under the general supervision of the greenkeeper and / or deputy greenkeeper, the assistant greenkeeper under stores / administrative duties serves as the centre of dayto- day communication, administrative chores, reports, purchase logistics and record keeping activities.
- Performing course supervisory roles and leading teams undertaking course maintenance activities on a day to day basis.
- Answer telephone and directs messages to appropriate green staff members.
- Types correspondence and reports
- Maintains records and files
Knowledge, Skills and Traits
- Minimum Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture, Crop Science from a technical institution or university.
- Keen interest in learning turfgrass management for sports fields.
- Reports to the Greenkeeper or appointed assistant.
Required documents:
- A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
- A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
- Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates
- The deadline for submitting applications is July 3rd, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Kigali time.
- All applicants should submit their zipped documents on hr@rwandagolf.rw
- Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
- All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.
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