Golf course superintendent

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT!

JOB OUTLINE
This job entails the management of all and any aspects required to consistently produce the required standards the golf course and associated areas to the satisfaction of the client and Bidvest Top Turf.

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
– 1 full time Specialist.
– Mid – Band Employee.
– Employed on a permanent basis.
– Housing Provided.
– Remuneration – TBC.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are considered necessary for the competent execution of the job, but a positive attitude is as important as the technical qualifications.

– Tertiary qualification preferably in Turf Management or horticulture.
– At least 5 (five) years in depth turf management experience.
– Strong Technical knowledge in Turf Grass, Machinery maintenance and Irrigation.
– Computer Competence: MS Word, Excel/similar.
– A strong mechanical aptitude is crucial.
Tournament preparation experience will be beneficial.

CHARACTERISTICS
The following personal characteristics are considered essential at this level:

– Well-developed technical skills.
– Good People Skills.
– Strong customer focus.
– Building Teams and relationships.
– Good empowerer.
– Passion for attaining highest Standards.
– Attention to detail.

KEY RESULT AREAS
Technical

– Ensures that the golf course is on audit standard at all times.
– Ensures that all landscape areas are at audit standards at all times.
– Ensure all machinery is fully operational at all times.
– Employ methods and procedures to best utilize the machinery on site.
– Achieves budget Parameters.
– Ensures that all staff are technically competent through on-job training.

Process

– Proactive with all aspects of the job.
– Works constantly with staff on standards.
– Holds them accountable for their KRA’s.
– Manages staff accordingly to structure and routing.
– Interacts daily with all staff.
– Collates daily and weekly reports for feedback and routine monitoring.
– Attends all operations meetings with the clients.
– Does full monthly audit report.
– Actions all items timeously.

If you meet the above requirements and description, please email your detailed CV to Jomar Snyman, jomar@topturf.co.za by the 10th of November 2020