Assistant Greenkeeper at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course: (Deadline 3 July 2023)

Assistant Greenkeeper at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course: (Deadline 3 July 2023)

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 3^rd, 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.